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Apple Launches iPhone 18 Pro, Max with Record Battery

5/11/2026

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Apple Unveils iPhone18

Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the United States in September 2026.
The September rollout begins a two-phase release that adds a rumored foldable “iPhone Ultra” and, for the Pro Max, a 5,100-5,200 mAh battery, the largest iPhone battery.
The phones will use Apple’s A20 chip on TSMC’s 2 nm process, delivering about 15 % faster speed, 30 % better efficiency and a C2 modem with mmWave 5G.

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Samsung Challenges Sony

Samsung is developing a three-layer stacked image sensor, PD-TR-Logic, for the iPhone 18, potentially ending Sony’s monopoly.
The sensor’s layers aim to improve responsiveness, cut noise, and expand dynamic range.
Apple will pair it with a variable-aperture 48-MP Fusion camera on both iPhone 18 Pro models.
Apple will drop the capacitive layer from the iPhone 18 Camera Control button, keeping only pressure sensing to lower costs while preserving functionality.

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Apple Targets Satellite

Apple aims to add full-internet 5G satellites to the iPhone 18 Pro line and a rumored foldable iPhone next year.
The effort depends on Globalstar, which offers emergency-only satellite service for iPhone users.
Apple must await network upgrades because no current provider supplies 5G satellite broadband to phones.
In April, Amazon agreed to acquire Globalstar, planning for its Leo network to support iPhone satellite features and possibly enable full-internet after upgrades.

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Apple Unveils iPhone18

Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in the United States in September 2026.
The September rollout begins a two-phase release that adds a rumored foldable “iPhone Ultra” and, for the Pro Max, a 5,100-5,200 mAh battery, the largest iPhone battery.
The phones will use Apple’s A20 chip on TSMC’s 2 nm process, delivering about 15 % faster speed, 30 % better efficiency and a C2 modem with mmWave 5G.

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