Rumors about this fall’s new iPhone 18 lineup keep coming, but there’s one key detail that’s still a big question mark: how many iPhones will Apple launch?
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Bloomberg reported back in February that Apple was considering a new deep red color option for the iPhone 18 Pro, which some have described as crimson.
A leaker with a decent track record is today backing this report, though is doing this in a slightly odd way which may or may not mean anything …
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iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall, and one of its rumored features—an updated Camera Control button—could prove the old saying that less is more.
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There’s no shortage of rumors about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold, but surprisingly little has been reported about Apple’s other upcoming flagships. However, new leaks detail what to expect from iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2’s design and launch timing.
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Earlier today, a new leak indicated there’s no black option coming for iPhone 18 Pro. Now, another leaker indicates colors will be the standout design change for the iPhone 18 lineup.
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Reports have indicated for months that iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will pack several design updates. Now a new leak indicates that one of those changes—a smaller Dynamic Island—will apply to more iPhone 18 models too.
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Apple hardware design lead Molly Anderson said that the company started from scratch when it came to the process for manufacturing the new MacBook Neo, resulting in far more efficient use of materials.
The company is also reportedly looking to adopt an extremely challenging manufacturing technique for the aluminum chassis of future iPhones and Apple Watch models …
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Apple CEO Tim Cook declined to comment on repeated questions during Thursday’s earnings call about how the company would respond to rising memory costs.
The decision on whether to absorb rising costs or pass them on to customers in the form of higher prices is not going to be an easy one, and a look at the numbers makes it clear why Cook was unwilling to rule out the latter possibility …
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Apple is widely expected to bifurcate the launch of the iPhone 18 lineup. Sources including Ming-Chi Kuo, Bloomberg, and The Information have reported that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold will launch later this year, followed by the base model iPhone 18 next spring.
A new report from Nikkei Asia today corroborates that timeline.
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A leaker better known for posting about Android smartphones has made a claim potentially pointing to improved telephoto performance in the iPhone 18 lineup.
The combination of the vagueness of the report and the rather unlikely nature of it means there’s probably nothing to the claim, but we note it just in case there is some element of truth behind it …
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Apple tends to be fairly consistent with its iPhone pricing, but a variety of reports have indicated that may change with the iPhone 18 line. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo just shared his expectations, however, and it’s surprisingly good news.
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A new report today from ETNews sheds light on a pair of new display features allegedly destined for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year.
There’s also still a big unanswered design question about the iPhone 18 Pro: will it have a Dynamic Island?
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In a new investor note, analyst Jeff Pu reiterated that the upcoming iPhone Fold will rely on Touch ID rather than Face ID, and listed hardware details for all iPhone 18 models expected in 2026. Here are the details.
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We’re eight months away from the iPhone 18 lineup being unveiled, and today a reputable leaker has detailed screen sizes and Dynamic Island plans for Apple’s forthcoming models.
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At least some of the camera sensors for the iPhone 18 Pro look set to be made in the USA, at a Samsung plant in Austin, Texas.
Production of advanced image sensors for Apple is expected to begin sometime around March, suggesting that they will be destined for the iPhone 18 Pro …
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A leaker with a good track record says that suppliers are gearing up for iPhone 18 production as the company prepares for its new split-launch plan.
The new strategy will see the base model iPhone 18 go on sale earlier in the year, with production potentially underway by mid-February …
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Market intelligence company Counterpoint Research has predicted that iPhone sales will fall next year compared to this – and that Apple’s manufacturing costs will increase substantially.
Global smartphone shipments as a whole are expected to fall in 2026, with Apple being among the worst hit …
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This is the time of year when many design details are being finalized for next fall’s flagship iPhones. Now, a new leak on Weibo corroborates what we’ve heard before: under-display Face ID is planned for the iPhone 18 line.
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Apple’s iPhone 18 launch is increasingly looking like a big departure from the company’s typical pattern. Today an IDC report has corroborated that the smallest flagship iPhone lineup since 2019 could be coming. Here are the details.
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It’s the time of year when Apple finalizes many key details about next fall’s flagship iPhone lineup, and recent leaks indicate the iPhone 18 line could present an especially tough upgrade decision for almost all users.
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After a long stretch of the iPhone lineup looking very similar from year to year, Apple shook things up this fall by replacing its Plus model with the iPhone Air. But it sounds like next year’s iPhone 18 lineup could be far more of a departure for the company.
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A new report from Weibo user highlights Apple’s continued work on refining the screen technology for the iPhone 18 Pro.
According to the rumor, Apple is testing a new way to reduce the size of the display cutout needed for the front-facing camera.
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Earlier today, we reported on camera upgrades in the works for the iPhone 18 Pro. Now, the same leaker has detailed what to expect from the designs for two new iPhone models next year.
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A leaker with a good track record on iPhone camera matters has backed earlier reports that the iPhone 18 Pro will get a variable aperture lens, something not yet seen in an iPhone.
It’s not yet clear whether both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will get the upcoming feature, or whether it will be exclusive to the latter …
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