Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models may be differentiated by a new camera feature that could be exclusive to the larger Pro Max model, if a Chinese leaker is to be believed. Since 2024, we've been hearing rumors about Apple's plans to introduce a variable aperture camera on the iPhone 18 Pro models – a first for any iPhone – but it was understood until now that the feature would come to both devices.

Apple has been working on a major camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 series according to many reports over the past year. However, it appears that this camera upgrade will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro Max,

Apple could widen the gap between the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with two major camera upgrades reportedly being considered exclusively for the larger model.

Apple may have delayed plans to launch camera-equipped AirPods. As per reports, the camera AirPods will not launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. Here is when we may get to see the new AirPods.

Apple is reportedly expected to introduce a variable-aperture main camera exclusively on the iPhone 18 Pro Max when it launches in September 2026, according to

Enable 'Grid' and make sure 'Level' is toggled on. According to Maldonado, these settings help him line up his shots. Plus, ensure that 'Portraits in Photo Mode,' 'Prioritize Faster Shooting,' 'Lens Correction,' and 'Macro Control' are enabled, too.

In iOS 27, Apple is bringing a welcomed set of changes to the stock Camera app. Here's how it has evolved, what you can now do, and what we didn't see.