{
  "id": 8243537,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Models: How to Use All the New Features",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/iphone-18-pro-models-how-to-use-all-the-new-features",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:11:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/guide/iphone-18-pro-how-to-use-new-features/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone models, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, available globally. This guide is tailored for owners of these new devices, whether upgrading from previous iPhones or entering the Apple ecosystem. With pre-orders beginning and availability across stores, MacRumors presents a series of step-by-step articles detailing all the innovative features of the new iPhone 18 Pro models.\n\nVariable Aperture is a standout feature, elucidated and demonstrated on how to leverage its capabilities. Pro Controls allow users to fine-tune white balance, shutter speed, and utilize a live histogram. Cinematic Effects are shown to be applied to 60fps video, while Time-Lapse Video is shot in 4K and Dolby Vision HDR. Texture Controls within Photographic Styles are explored, along with customizing Camera App controls for personalized convenience.\n\nDynamic Island is explained, revealing its functionality and usage. The Action Button's purpose and customization options are detailed. Users are guided through disabling Adaptive Power Mode and altering tints of App Icons to match their iPhone's color. A hard reset or force restart procedure for the iPhone 18 Pro is provided, alongside iOS 27's new functionalities.\n\niOS 27 introduces seven new CarPlay features and allows users to hide the Messages button, often unintentionally pressed. The article also covers disabling Transparency in Liquid Glass, hiding location in the Find My app, accessing the new iPhone Recovery screen, and other novel features. For those who missed pre-orders, iPhone 18 Pro configurations ordered online are expected to arrive by late September or early October, with same-day or next-day pickup available at select Apple Stores. Additional coverage includes an iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide, iOS 27's five new features for the lock screen, enhancing AirPods audio with Visual Intelligence, custom EQ settings for AirPods, unlinking alarm volume from the ringer, and more.",
  "summary": "Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched today in markets around the world. Keep reading if you're the proud owner of one of Apple's latest models. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to Apple, this guide will help you get the most out your new device. With the first round of pre-ordered iPhones 18 Pro models now being delivered to customers and…",
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  "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."
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