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  • The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are Apple's upcoming flagship smartphones, unveiled on September 9, 2026, at Apple Park and slated for release on September 18, 2026.
  • A significant price increase was confirmed at the launch event, with the Pro model starting at $1,199 and the Pro Max at $1,299, a hike attributed by CEO Tim Cook to soaring memory chip costs.
  • The devices feature the new Apple A20 Pro chip (claimed to be up to 40% faster than its predecessor) and are the first iPhones to include a physical variable-aperture camera system.
  • Both models sport a redesigned display with a smaller "Dynamic Island" cutout, replacing the design used since the iPhone 14 Pro, and come in four colors: Black, Glacier, Burgundy, and Silver.
  • For connectivity, the phones introduce a new 5G-over-satellite system using Apple's C2 modem, with the Pro Max model using a Qualcomm modem instead for the US market.
  • The development was marked by leaks and rumors, including a supplier cyberattack that exposed the motherboard design and details about the smaller Dynamic Island and under-screen Face ID technology.