iPhone 18 Pro hands-on
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its "Surprise and shine" event, featuring a new variable-aperture main camera lens with manual exposure controls and focus peaking. The Dynamic Island has been updated to display three live activities simultaneously. New models include improved vapor chambers, larger batteries for eSIM versions, and a 'Reference Image' feature for cryptographically signing photos to verify authenticity and prevent AI generation. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299, with preorders beginning September 12th and a release date of September 18th.
The introduction of manual camera controls and a variable aperture lens provides advanced photography and videography capabilities to a wider user base, while the 'Reference Image' feature addresses growing concerns about AI-generated content authenticity.
