Apple has announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, featuring a variable aperture camera with a moving lens mechanism, a battery rated for up to 45 hours of use, and a new 2-nanometer chip. The announcement was reported by Tech-ish on 9 September 2026. The variable aperture system marks a notable hardware change for the Pro lineup, allowing the camera to physically adjust its opening for different lighting conditions.

A significant leak regarding the iPhone 18 Pro has emerged, revealing features such as a Cherry Red finish, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a larger vapor chamber. This leak comes even before the iPhone 17 has completed its first year on the market, indicating a shift in focus towards Apple's upcoming hardware. The timing is notable as Apple has recently regained its position as the leading smartphone manufacturer globally, according to Tech-ish.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro today alongside its first foldable iPhone, according to the company's announced launch plans. Reports cited by TechTrends KE ahead of the event suggest the new Pro model will retain a familiar design while introducing significant internal upgrades, including a new A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera, a smaller Dynamic Island, and 12GB of memory. The preview frames the device as part of Apple's shift from revolutionary redesigns to refined Pro iterations.

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with South African pricing still unannounced, according to IOL. The new models include a 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, new camera controls and Apple’s A20 Pro chip. In the United States, prices start at $1,199 for the iPhone 18 Pro and $1,299 for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, leaving local buyers awaiting confirmed South African costs.

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which it says feature the fastest CPU ever in a smartphone. According to the report from htxt.africa, both models are powered by a new 2nm A20 Pro chipset, which Apple says is designed to handle advanced on-device artificial intelligence workloads. The claim of having the fastest mobile processor comes from Apple itself and has not been independently verified. The devices were announced as part of Apple's latest flagship smartphone lineup.

According to Tech-ish, Apple’s event was set to begin at 8pm Kenyan time, with expectations including the iPhone 18 Pro, a foldable iPhone Ultra, and John Ternus’s first keynote. The outlet’s headline also framed the presentation around a new CEO, though the blurb emphasizes product announcements and Ternus’s appearance. Details remain based on the publication’s preview rather than confirmed announcements in the provided text.