{
  "id": 2087328,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Max in the UAE: Expected release date and 7 major leaked upgrades",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/iphone-18-pro-max-in-the-uae-expected-release-date-and-7-major-leaked",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T06:24:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-in-the-uae-expected-release-date-and-7-major-leaked-upgrades-1.500646472"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, along with Apple's first-ever foldable iPhone, are set to be unveiled at an event in September 2026. Apple is expected to release more powerful chips and move to a new manufacturing process, resulting in better efficiency and performance. The Dynamic Island is reportedly shrinking, and there are rumors of a revolutionary variable aperture lens for the camera setup on the Pro Max. The device might also feature a transparent Ceramic Shield panel on the back and a slightly larger 9mm thickness. The UAE release date is expected to be around September 18-19, following Apple's historical pattern of announcing products at the start of September and releasing them a few weeks later.",
  "summary": "August is almost over, which means Apple's September stage is about to light up again, and this time, the spotlight isn't on four new iPhones. It's on three: the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max , and Apple's most talked-about device in years, its first-ever foldable iPhone. The base iPhone 18 and 18e? Banished to spring 2027. For 2026, Apple wants all eyes on the Pro tier. Here's what's got…",
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  "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."
}