{
  "id": 137947,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/iphone-18-pro-will-have-three-upgrades-that-have-been-rumored-for",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-04T15:28:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/04/iphone-18-pro-will-have-three-upgrades-that-have-been-rumored-for-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The highly anticipated iPhone 18 Pro is on its way, and it's set to bring three much-awaited upgrades to the table. After being rumored for over two years, the variable aperture camera system is finally making its debut on the iPhone 18 Pro's main camera. This feature has the potential to revolutionize the device's photographic capabilities.\n\nAnother long-awaited change is the return of a smaller Dynamic Island. Since its introduction in the iPhone X, the notch has been a constant feature in iPhones. However, the Dynamic Island design, which replaced it, was introduced in 2022's iPhone 14 Pro. Now, the Dynamic Island in the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be 35% smaller than its predecessor, as suggested by Siri's new look in iOS 27.\n\nLastly, Apple seems to be moving away from Qualcomm modems, with the next-gen C2 chip set to launch in the iPhone 18 Pro. This new chip promises speed gains over its predecessors, along with improved efficiency and privacy benefits that come with Apple's in-house modem efforts.",
  "summary": "iPhone 18 Pro is coming very soon , and expected to feature three upgrades that have been rumored for years. Here’s what’s coming.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}