One of the biggest camera rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro announcement at Apple’s fall event on Sept. 9 is the addition of a variable-aperture lens on the main camera. But just what is a variable ...

Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac A few days ago, we learned about the iPhone’s shutter, the part of the camera that “opens and closes” to let light onto the sensor. Today, we’re taking an in-depth ...

Every major iPhone camera upgrade over the past decade has followed a familiar playbook: larger sensors, higher megapixel counts, and heavier doses of computational photography. With the iPhone 18 Pro ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The iPhone 18 Pro camera introduces a physical mechanical aperture iris with six moving ...

I use an iPhone, but carry an Android to shoot photos. Here's why Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro camera may still not measure up. I’m a frequent traveler and love photographing new places. While I’m an ...

Apple has added variable aperture to the main camera on both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This will offer users a physical way to control how much light reaches the sensor for the first ...

A variable camera aperture is barely a feature worth highlighting on a DSLR, but its inclusion on smartphones remains rare. Several Android phones have offered this over the years, but right now the ...

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is working on a significant camera upgrade for the iPhone 18 coming in 2026. The analyst says the iPhone 18’s main rear camera will be upgraded to a ...

A leaked diagnostics log suggests Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a Sony IMX905 sensor and the company’s first variable-aperture camera. A leaked diagnostics log suggests the iPhone 18 Pro Max ...

The iPhone 18 Pro may introduce a groundbreaking feature inspired by professional-grade cameras. Photo: Lyle Kahney/Cult of Mac Apple could adopt a variable aperture system for the iPhone 18 Pro’s ...

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, its latest flagship slab smartphones. They promise significant improvements across all facets, including the camera. The iPhone 18 Pro ...