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Apple Prepares September iPhone 18 Launch With Pro Max Camera
Apple is getting ready for a big event in September.
The company may show new iPhones and a foldable iPhone.
One rumor says the largest model, called the iPhone 18 Pro Max, could have a special camera.
This camera might let people change how much light enters the lens.
It could also help users make the background look more or less blurry.
The camera may need extra room inside the larger phone.
Apple is also expected to improve the phones’ chip, batteries and other cameras.
Apple has not confirmed these rumored features or the exact event date.
Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a foldable iPhone at a September event.
A report says the rumored variable-aperture main camera may be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
The camera could require extra internal space and allow users to adjust aperture for depth-of-field effects.
The iPhone 18 Pro models are also rumored to feature an A20 Pro chip, larger batteries and upgraded cameras.
Apple has begun preparing its event support program, but it has not announced an exact date or confirmed the products.
- Who
- Apple, with details attributed to GSMArena and tipster Ice Universe.
- What
- Apple is preparing a September iPhone event where it is expected to introduce new iPhone models, while a report claims the iPhone 18 Pro Max may receive an exclusive variable-aperture camera.
- Where
- The in-person media gathering is expected to take place at Apple Park.
- When
- The event is expected in the first half of September, but no exact date has been announced.
- Why
- Apple is preparing its annual product showcase and has opened an employee lottery for event-support roles.
Reported Rumors
Confirmed Information
Variable-aperture camera
Reported Rumors
A report citing Ice Universe says the feature may be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max because it requires additional internal space.
Confirmed Information
Apple has not confirmed the camera feature, its specifications or whether it will be limited to the Pro Max.
September product lineup
Reported Rumors
Reports expect Apple to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a foldable iPhone.
Confirmed Information
Apple has only begun preparing event support and has not confirmed which products will be announced.
Key facts
- Expected products
- iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and an all-new foldable iPhone
- Rumored exclusive feature
- Variable-aperture primary camera for the iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Other rumored upgrades
- A20 Pro chipset, larger batteries and upgraded cameras
- Reported Pro Max dimensions
- 240 grams and 9mm thick, according to an earlier tip
- Previous Pro Max camera distinction
- The iPhone 15 Pro Max had a 5x optical-zoom tetraprism camera, while the iPhone 15 Pro had 3x optical zoom
- Event timing
- Expected in the first half of September
- Event location
- Apple Park
Sources
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