iPhone Israel connection
According to The Jerusalem Post, Apple has a massive Research and Development (R&D) presence in Israel, which is its largest outside of its home country, the US. Operating primarily out of Herzliya and Haifa, the company employs hundreds of local engineers dedicated to semiconductor technologies, wireless communication, hardware, and processor development.
iPhone 18 Pro Expected features and specifications
Apart from AI-generated videos, here are some reports and rumours that are likely to be true as per industry experts.
The media reports and online rumours signal that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will swap the dual-tone design of their predecessor for a single-tone look for the aluminium unibody and the glass backplate. The media reports and experts claim that the company will introduce a new deep red or burgundy shade rather than the cosmic orange colour used in the iPhone 17 Pro model.
The company is expected to introduce a major update in the front panel this time; the reports suggest that the company will shrink the Dynamic Island on the two devices by as much as 35 per cent compared to last year.
This is probably due to the relocation of one Face ID component, the flood illuminator, beneath the screen, allowing for a more compact cutout while keeping front camera visibility in the top left corner.
The devices are likely to feature a 6.3-inch OLED display for iPhone 18 Pro and a 6.9-inch OLED panel for iPhone 18 Pro Max. Both devices will get ProMotion and a refresh rate of 120Hz.
The devices are likely to be powered by the Apple A20 Pro chipset built on a 2nm process for enhanced performance and efficiency.
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to be packed with an estimated battery of around 5,100mAh to 5,200mAh.
In terms of optics, the company is reported to use a similar camera of iPhone 17 Pro Max, offering a triple camera setup on the rear panel featuring a 48 MP primary sensor, 48MP ultra-wide sensor and a 48MP telephoto lens with 4x zoom.
iPhone 18 Pro Introducing Dark Cherry Shade
The company is reportedly replacing the Cosmic Orange shade with a new finish named Dark Cherry, which will be a deep, wine-inspired red that looks more sophisticated than flashy. The rest of the lineup is expected to consist of Light Blue, Dark Grey, and Silver. The Dark Cherry has already sparked debate online, with most tech enthusiasts claiming that the Cosmic Orange was exclusive for iPhone 17 Pro only.
iPhone 18 Pro launch and price
The company is likely to introduce the device in its fall 2026 event likely to be held in September. The pricing details of the iPhone 18 Pro models are scarce for now, but some reports suggest that the prices may be carried over from the iPhone 17 Pro models.