Apple September Event 2026: iPhone 18 Pro & Foldable Released

Another Apple September event has concluded, and while most leaks and rumors proved accurate, the debut of Apple's first foldable smartphone certainly captured attention, even with its record-breaking price tag.

The iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max retain a familiar silhouette while introducing four new color options: Black, Silver, Glacier (deep blue), and Burgundy (dark red), featuring color-matched metal frames and glass backs. The Dynamic Island is also more compact this year, supporting up to three concurrent actions.

Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event

Powering the iPhone 18 Pro is the new A20 Pro chip built on 2nm architecture, housing a six-core CPU that Apple states is 20% faster than the A19 Pro. It also incorporates a 7-core GPU with 40% faster graphics performance, a 32-core Neural Engine, and an expanded vapor chamber connected directly to the SoC to significantly enhance thermal performance.

Camera capabilities receive a massive overhaul on the iPhone 18 Pro, led by physical variable apertures that let in 50% more light in dark settings. Cinematic Video now supports 60fps, Time Lapse operates in 4K Dolby Vision HDR, and the new Pro Controls feature allows direct adjustment of shutter speed, aperture, and white balance without third-party apps.