{
  "id": 1694835,
  "title": "Only iPhone 18 Pro Max rumored to get variable aperture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/only-iphone-18-pro-max-rumored-to-get-variable-aperture",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:05:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/18/only-iphone-18-pro-max-rumored-to-get-variable-aperture"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "AppleInsider reports that a reputable leaker has revealed that the variable aperture feature will only be available in the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and not both Pro models as previously anticipated. The camera plateau on the current iPhone 17 Pro Max has been a concern, and variable aperture has been rumored to bridge the gap between iPhone and DSLR photography since at least 2024. However, this latest leak suggests that the feature will be confined to the top-of-the-range Pro model, possibly due to the larger size requirement. No further details are provided, but the leak indicates that the component needs the larger model to function properly.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}