{
  "id": 1671965,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Max: Apple stays quiet as leaks clash over size, colour and design — what’s actually coming?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/iphone-18-pro-max-apple-stays-quiet-as-leaks-clash-over-size-colour",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T07:12:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-apple-stays-quiet-as-leaks-clash-over-size-colour-and-design-whats-actually-coming-1.500644348"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has remained silent on all aspects of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, despite numerous conflicting reports from various sources. The device's physical dimensions have been the subject of much debate, with some estimates suggesting it will be thicker and heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro, while others claim the differences are minimal. In terms of color options, rumors have ranged from deep red to light blue, dark cherry, dark grey and silver, with some leakers even suggesting black may not be available. One notable figure, Jon Prosser, has faced legal trouble for his leak about the iPhone 18 Pro's front camera, claiming it could move to the screen's corner if Apple relocates Face ID components underneath the display. However, these claims are yet to be confirmed. The overall consensus among the leaks is that Apple is likely to adopt a 2-nanometer A20 chip and C2 modem for the Pro lineup, continuing its shift away from Qualcomm hardware. Despite the ongoing speculation, Apple's upcoming launch event is expected to either validate or refute the rumors, providing a definitive look at the iPhone 18 Pro Max.",
  "summary": "Apple has not confirmed a single detail about the iPhone 18 Pro Max . No press release, no teaser, no leak from Cupertino itself. And yet, months before the device is even expected to enter mass production in earnest, there are different versions of the phones, sourced from different leakers, built on different chains of 'trusted' tips, and disagreeing on something as basic as how thick the thing…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Police",
        "title": "After years of copying Apple, Android users can stop envying these 4 iPhone features",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/after-years-of-copying-apple-android-users-can-stop-envying-these-4",
        "published": "2026-08-18T12:00:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}