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Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro, Ultra with A20 chip September

6/19/2026

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Apple Unveils iPhone 18

Apple will begin iPhone 18 rollout in September 2026, launching Pro, Pro Max and Ultra models.
Mark Gurman reports Apple is testing colors and that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will hold a 5,100-5,200 mAh battery.
Ross Young reports the Dynamic Island will shrink to 13.5 mm wide—35% narrower—while Face ID may be delayed.
Wayne Ma says phones will use an A20 chip, a C2 modem and iOS 27 with rebuilt Siri AI.

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Apple Enhances Camera

Samsung is developing a three-layer stacked image sensor, PD-TR-Logic, for the iPhone 18, which could end Sony’s role as Apple’s sole camera-sensor supplier.
Apple will add a variable-aperture lens to the iPhone 18 Pro, replacing the fixed ƒ/1.78 on iPhone 15-17 Pro and improving low-light and depth performance.
Apple will drop the capacitive layer from the Camera Control button, keeping only pressure sensing to lower costs and repair rates while preserving functionality.

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Apple Adds Satellite

Apple will add full 5G satellite internet to the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and a foldable iPhone by 2027.
The service will use Globalstar’s satellite network, which now supports only emergency iPhone features.
Amazon disclosed in April a definitive agreement to acquire Globalstar, merging the companies.
After the acquisition, Amazon’s Leo constellation will power the upgraded 5G satellite connectivity, giving iPhones continuous broadband without ground-based towers.

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Apple Unveils iPhone 18

Apple will begin iPhone 18 rollout in September 2026, launching Pro, Pro Max and Ultra models.
Mark Gurman reports Apple is testing colors and that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will hold a 5,100-5,200 mAh battery.
Ross Young reports the Dynamic Island will shrink to 13.5 mm wide—35% narrower—while Face ID may be delayed.
Wayne Ma says phones will use an A20 chip, a C2 modem and iOS 27 with rebuilt Siri AI.

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