Here's a thermal performance comparison between iPhone 18 Pro Max, 17 Pro Max, 16 Pro Max, and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, revealing the new vapor chamber in full effect. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/16/iphone-18-pro-maxs-vapor-chamber-thermal-test/

Apple has released iOS 27.2 beta software for developers, revealing hidden information about iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo wallpapers. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/16/ios-27-2-describes-iphone-18-pro-and-iphone-duo-wallpapers/

The new Anker Burgundy Nano Charger for iPhone 18 Pro with 45W charging, a smart display, and a 180-degree foldable design is priced at $39.99. It’s available to pre-order with a $5 discount coupon for a limited time. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/17/anker-launches-burgundy-smart-display-charger-for-iphone-18-pro/

Apple suppliers in India are working around the clock to produce iPhone 18 Pro models, making it the first time made-in-India Pro models are shipping to global markets, according to the Economic Times. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/17/made-in-india-iphone-18-pro-production-is-running-at-full-swing-to-meet-demand/

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now available in stores worldwide https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/18/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-are-now-available-in-stores-worldwide/

Apple has officially begun iPhone 18 Pro sales at Apple Stores across the US, and CEO John Ternus welcomed buyers to mark this event. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/18/john-ternus-welcomed-iphone-18-pro-buyers-at-apple-fifth-avenue/

iPhone 18 Pro customers worldwide are cherishing their Burgundy and other color models, but a durability test shows these colors will require a protective case. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/19/your-burgundy-iphone-18-pro-needs-a-protective-case-durability-test-reveals/

Teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro revealed the structure of its physical variable-aperture camera module, controlled by eight tiny magnets. It uses a small electric charge to adjust the aperture size.

Apple was working on a dedicated Pencil stylus for the iPhone Duo, but its unveiling plan was halted due to technical issues, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman

Next year's iPhone 20 Pro and Pro Max not only bring a quad-curved display design, but may also offer a single hole-punch Dynamic Island, moving the Face ID setup underneath the display.

A new leak also revealed the following display specs:

iPhone 20 Pro - 6.41-inch ±2686*1236p±

iPhone 20 Pro Max - 6.96-inch ±2912*1340p±

iPhone 18 Pro has a 4288 mAh battery, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max has a 5567 mAh battery. These are compared to the 4252 mAh and 5088 mAh in the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, respectively, according to iFixit.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max’s variable-aperture camera is basically unrepairable due to its precision assembly and glue. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/21/iphone-18-pros-variable-aperture-camera-is-basically-unrepairable/

Apple’s Executive Chairman Tim Cook met with Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, at Apple Park and discussed online child safety. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/21/tim-cook-met-australias-prime-minister-over-online-child-safety/

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max users are reporting a strange bug that is freezing and rebooting their newly purchased iPhones, causing widespread panic. More below.
https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/21/iphone-18-pro-users-are-reporting-random-freezing-and-rebooting/

The iPhone Duo continues to struggle with production issues, and the latest report suggests the low yield may stay for a while. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/21/iphone-duo-production-is-reportedly-facing-a-yield-issue/

Apple has released iOS 27.2 beta 2 for iPhone testers, as it continues testing new features and prepares future rollouts. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/21/apple-seeds-ios-27-2-beta-2-for-iphones/

Apple has stopped signing the iOS 26.6.2 software update, and iOS 27 users can no longer rollback to iOS 26 https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/22/ios-27-users-can-no-longer-rollback-to-ios-26/

Apple is expected to drop rumored COE and LTPO+ adoption for the iPhone 20 Pro and 20 Pro, releasing next year, due to economic impact on production and higher quality standards requirements. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/22/iphone-20-pro-is-rumored-to-drop-these-two-major-display-upgrades-for-good-reasons/

Apple has officially opened an Apple Music Hall, a venue for fans to enjoy music in London’s storied Battersea Power Station. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/22/apple-opens-a-dedicated-apple-music-hall-for-live-music-performances/

The iPhone Duo sale starts next month, and Apple has made its production course clear to improve the yield rate amid slow output. More below. https://www.aplwire.com/2026/09/23/apple-is-weighing-on-the-yield-rate-for-iphone-duo-amid-slow-production/