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iPhone 18 Pro Max Launches in U.S. With Minimal Upgrades

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro Max in the United States on September 18, 2026.
The device runs on an A20 Pro chip and includes a vapor-chamber cooler atop the processor.
Upgrades over the iPhone 17 Pro Max are described as minimal, despite longer battery life and a variable-aperture camera.
The journalist’s accessories, except Apple’s clear case, were supplied by PR agencies and have been praised by other reviewers.

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Story summary

Apple launched the iPhone 18 Pro Max in the United States on September 18, 2026.
The device runs on an A20 Pro chip and includes a vapor-chamber cooler atop the processor.
Upgrades over the iPhone 17 Pro Max are described as minimal, despite longer battery life and a variable-aperture camera.
The journalist’s accessories, except Apple’s clear case, were supplied by PR agencies and have been praised by other reviewers.