Overview
- A diagnostics file found in internal Tata Electronics documents leaked by the World Leaks ransomware group contains calibration data that multiple outlets interpret as evidence the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will use Sony’s IMX905 main sensor with a mechanical variable aperture, but Apple has not verified the files.
- Reports from several outlets say Apple plans to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models and its first foldable at a September 2026 event while delaying the standard iPhone 18 and lower‑cost variants until early 2027.
- Analysts and reports forecast notable internal upgrades for the Pro phones including an A20 chip reportedly built on TSMC’s 2nm process, a next‑generation C2 modem, a smaller Dynamic Island, and larger batteries.
- Industry notes warn component cost pressures, especially a DRAM shortage, are likely to push Pro prices higher — estimates include rises of roughly $150–$200 globally and Rs 15,000–25,000 in India — while firms such as Citi say premium demand should stay relatively resilient.
- The leak’s provenance and the complexity of foldable production mean the camera claim remains unconfirmed and initial supply of the foldable could be limited, which may leave customers facing higher prices and constrained availability at launch.