The Old Ruminator
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I remain fairly certain that cave photography is progressing this way. Its so easy and clearly where the investment is taking place.
Here is a bit of blurb -
Due to launch this autumn, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are predicted to get an upgraded camera, with a variable aperture system for improved low-light photography. They could also boast an increase in RAM to help supercharge even more advanced Apple Intelligence features directly on the device.
Apple is expected to completely rethink its launch strategy this September. Reports suggest the company could dedicate this year’s event entirely to the iPhone 18 Pro, and the long-rumoured iPhone Ultra, with the standard iPhone 18 potentially delayed until 2027. Here’s everything we know so far about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
According to long-held rumours, the camera is going to get a massive upgrade in September, with Apple implementing variable aperture for the first time and improved sensors.
Of all the features to receive the biggest shake-up, it’s almost always the camera system
In December 2024, Ming-Chi Kuo claimed the main rear camera on the iPhone 18 Pro will feature variable aperture for the first time, making it act more like a DSLR camera. Variable aperture would enable iPhone users to control how much light comes through the lens. Kuo claimed Dutch manufacturer BE Semiconductor would supply the assembly equipment used to produce the aperture blades.
Several reputable leakers have since corroborated this leak in recent months, with ETNews the latest to do so, in October 2025. The iPhones have had fixed apertures for years, so this could be a significant upgrade.
Apple is also reportedly testing a new telephoto camera for the iPhone 18 Pro. Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station claimed in October last year that the telephoto lens will also feature a larger aperture, being upgraded from the iPhone 17 Pro’s f/2.8 telephoto lens.
Another (fairly old) leak, from January 2025, comes from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. The publication claimed that Samsung has developed a new three-layer stacked camera sensor system specifically for the iPhone 18. According to DigiTimes, this would make the iPhone 18’s cameras more responsive and reduce noise.
Well that’s the stuff re cameras. Lots about Digital Islands but there I got lost.
Improvements into true digital cameras like the TG Series seems to have stalled with the new TG 7 just offering a video format option. Sadly not whilst filming. Whilst expensive to carry underground phones are tiny enough to protect and no doubt will continue to provide more functionality. Also more intuitive if generative A1 is used. We shall see.
Here is a bit of blurb -
Due to launch this autumn, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are predicted to get an upgraded camera, with a variable aperture system for improved low-light photography. They could also boast an increase in RAM to help supercharge even more advanced Apple Intelligence features directly on the device.
Apple is expected to completely rethink its launch strategy this September. Reports suggest the company could dedicate this year’s event entirely to the iPhone 18 Pro, and the long-rumoured iPhone Ultra, with the standard iPhone 18 potentially delayed until 2027. Here’s everything we know so far about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
According to long-held rumours, the camera is going to get a massive upgrade in September, with Apple implementing variable aperture for the first time and improved sensors.
Of all the features to receive the biggest shake-up, it’s almost always the camera system
In December 2024, Ming-Chi Kuo claimed the main rear camera on the iPhone 18 Pro will feature variable aperture for the first time, making it act more like a DSLR camera. Variable aperture would enable iPhone users to control how much light comes through the lens. Kuo claimed Dutch manufacturer BE Semiconductor would supply the assembly equipment used to produce the aperture blades.
Several reputable leakers have since corroborated this leak in recent months, with ETNews the latest to do so, in October 2025. The iPhones have had fixed apertures for years, so this could be a significant upgrade.
Apple is also reportedly testing a new telephoto camera for the iPhone 18 Pro. Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station claimed in October last year that the telephoto lens will also feature a larger aperture, being upgraded from the iPhone 17 Pro’s f/2.8 telephoto lens.
Another (fairly old) leak, from January 2025, comes from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. The publication claimed that Samsung has developed a new three-layer stacked camera sensor system specifically for the iPhone 18. According to DigiTimes, this would make the iPhone 18’s cameras more responsive and reduce noise.
Well that’s the stuff re cameras. Lots about Digital Islands but there I got lost.
Improvements into true digital cameras like the TG Series seems to have stalled with the new TG 7 just offering a video format option. Sadly not whilst filming. Whilst expensive to carry underground phones are tiny enough to protect and no doubt will continue to provide more functionality. Also more intuitive if generative A1 is used. We shall see.
