Overview
- Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station says at least one iPhone 18 Pro model will add a DSLR‑style adjustable aperture on the 48MP main camera; Apple has not confirmed the change.
- The Pro line is also rumored to get a 48MP periscope telephoto with a larger aperture to improve low‑light performance and depth‑of‑field rendering.
- The latest leak outlines a staggered roadmap: Pro models (plus a thin Air and a foldable) targeted for September 2026, with the iPhone 18 and lower‑cost 18e following in the first half of 2027.
- Entry‑tier iPhone 17e is tipped to adopt the Dynamic Island while retaining a 60Hz 6.1‑inch OLED and an A19 chip, with a launch expected in early 2026.
- A separate leak claims the iPhone 18 will simplify its Camera Control button by dropping the capacitive layer for pressure sensing only, with solid‑state haptic buttons reported to be planned for a 2027 model.