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iPhone 18 Pro models hit stores September 18, 2026

9/9/2026

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Apple Unveils

Apple will unveil iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone Ultra at its September 9 event.
Pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start September 12 at 12 a.m. PT.
Retail deliveries of iPhone 18 Pro models start Friday, September 18, 2026.
TrendForce says iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,249–$1,299; Pro Max at $1,349–$1,399.
Analysts project iPhone Ultra could launch for $2,099–$2,299 and use Touch ID with Ultra Wideband.

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Apple Enhances Camera

iOS 27 beta adds real-time waveforms and histograms to the iPhone Camera viewfinder.
Focus-peaking overlays highlight sharp edges while customizable warnings flag over-exposed areas.
A repeating self-timer can fire successive shots without waiting for each image to save.
iOS 27 introduces a Siri shooting mode for voice-controlled photo capture.
Apple’s integration of pro-level tools into the stock Camera app could diminish third-party app appeal.

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Apple Unveils

Apple will unveil iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and foldable iPhone Ultra at its September 9 event.
Pre-orders for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max start September 12 at 12 a.m. PT.
Retail deliveries of iPhone 18 Pro models start Friday, September 18, 2026.
TrendForce says iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,249–$1,299; Pro Max at $1,349–$1,399.
Analysts project iPhone Ultra could launch for $2,099–$2,299 and use Touch ID with Ultra Wideband.

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