Apple Releases iPhone 18 Pro Series with First-Ever Support for Variable Aperture and Comprehensive Imaging System Upgrade
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On September 10, Apple Inc. (AAPL.O) officially unveiled two new models: the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. These devices are powered by the latest A20 Pro chip, iOS 27 operating system, and Siri AI, with significant upgrades to imaging, performance, battery life, and artificial intelligence capabilities. In terms of imaging, the new phones feature Apple's most advanced 48-megapixel fused primary camera to date, with first-ever support for variable aperture. The six laser-cut blades automatically adjust depth of field and light intake, while new professional camera controls have been added. Video capabilities have also been enhanced, with support for ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, and Genlock functions. Performance-wise, the A20 Pro chip utilizes a 2-nanometer process, with memory bandwidth increased by 50% compared to its predecessor, a 7-core GPU with speeds boosted by up to 40%, and a dual 16-core neural engine, doubling AI processing capabilities. The new phones also adopt a next-generation vapor chamber cooling system, improving sustained performance by up to 40% over the previous generation. In terms of battery life, the iPhone 18 Pro Max achieves the most significant improvement among all iPhone generations, with the eSIM version supporting up to 45 hours of video playback. Both models support Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, enabling smarter interactions by integrating personal information, on-screen content, and device environment. For storage, the iPhone 18 Pro series offers versions ranging from 256GB to 2TB. Pricing in the U.S. market starts at $1,199 for the Pro version and $1,299 for the Pro Max version. Pre-orders begin on September 12, with official sales starting on September 18.