Variable aperture is finally real, and it's just one part of a bigger camera overhaul on the iPhone 18 Pro.

Hands-on: At Apple's Sept. 9 event, I tried the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The standout feature is the new variable aperture on the main camera.

Spoiler alert: because it's not necessary!

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.

Apple has introduced a major change to the cameras of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max this year. The new 48MP Fusion main camera features a variable aperture, which helps control the amount of light entering the camera and the depth of the photo.

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 blades to regulate light intake and optical depth of field.

Phone Duo Face ID isn’t happening anytime soon, but a new report says Apple Intelligence could be the trick that finally makes it possible.

Macworld For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September – the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone – previously the “SE” iPhones and,