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Apple is set to unveil a redesigned MacBook Pro in October 2026, marking its first major hardware update since 2021. The new device reportedly features a touch-enabled OLED display, a Dynamic Island replacing the traditional notch, and a significantly lighter chassis. It will run on M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with potential cellular connectivity.
The iPhone 18 Pro shrinks Dynamic Island by moving some Face ID components under the display, freeing space and enabling up to three Live Activities to run at once. The standout improvement is the second Live Activity showing more information (like the remaining timer) alongside media playback, making multitasking more informative.
REWA Technology’s teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro shows Apple shrank the Dynamic Island by moving Face ID’s infrared camera under the display in the top-left, with a special pixel pattern that lets IR light pass while the area still looks normal. The tested unit reveals the relocated IR camera, a 4,056 mAh battery, and a 48 MP main camera with variable aperture; it also has a physical SIM tray. The U.S. Pro Max is expected to use a Qualcomm modem, while the Pro uses Apple’s C2 globally (and the Pro Max outside the U.S. also uses C2).
MacRumors’ hands-on with the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max reveals a heavier build, a uniform glass-to-frame Glacier color, a new 2nm A20 Pro chip with expanded vapor-chamber cooling, and a smaller Dynamic Island thanks to an under-display infrared camera; the camera gains a variable-aperture main lens with Pro Controls and a histogram, plus four aperture settings that help in varying light. US models use a new C2 modem with mmWave 5G, while other regions stick with Qualcomm. Battery life is rated up to 36 hours for the 18 Pro and 45 hours for the 18 Pro Max, with pricing starting at $1,199 and launch on September 18.
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro marks a four-year leap from the iPhone 14 Pro with a 6.3‑inch, 3,000‑nit display, a USB‑C port replacing Lightning, an A20 Pro chip, a 48‑MP triple-camera system (plus an 18‑MP front cam) with Center Stage, and upgrades like an Action button, enhanced Dynamic Island, faster wireless charging, and up to 2TB storage. It’s a substantial upgrade for Lightning users, though the appeal may be limited for owners of the 15–17 Pro.
During a hands-on at Apple's Sept. 9 event, the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max introduce a mechanical variable-aperture main camera with four stops, enabling starbursts and adjustable exposure; Apple also boosts battery capacity, slimmed Dynamic Island, and an A20 Pro chip. Preorders start Sept. 12 with in-store Sept. 18; prices begin at $1,199 for the Pro and $1,299 for the Pro Max. For most users, the upgrade may not be a must-have over the iPhone 17, despite the new camera feature.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro debuts with a 2nm A20 Pro chip, a 48MP Fusion Main camera with a four-stop variable aperture and new manual Pro controls, and an enhanced vapor chamber for sustained performance. The device also shrinks the Dynamic Island and expands Live Activities, adds faster charging, and delivers longer battery life (36 hours on the Pro, 45 hours on the Pro Max) with storage up to 2TB. Prices start at $1,199 for 256GB, with pre-orders Sept 12 and launch Sept 18; for current iPhone 17 Pro owners, the upgrade is mainly camera and performance gains rather than a redesign, while new buyers may want the 18 Pro for long-term value.
Apple rolled out the iOS 27 Release Candidate, spotlighting a major Siri AI overhaul with more conversational responses, personal context, on-screen awareness, and a dedicated Siri app for revisiting conversations, along with a Dynamic Island–focused interface and AI features across Photos, Safari, Mail, Messages, and Shortcuts. The update also includes performance tweaks, the Liquid Glass redesign with more customization, and new capabilities like keyword and star ratings in Photos, Dual Capture in FaceTime, adjustable AirPods EQ, and easier Apple Pay card switching, ahead of the public launch.
A leaker names pdfu posted a video showing Apple’s iOS 27 simulator with a three-item Dynamic Island on the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, demonstrating three simultaneous Live Activities and aligning with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The demonstration requires a sensor region under 100 layout points (about 16.57 mm); the iPhone 17 Pro’s region is 20.76 mm, implying roughly a 20% hardware reduction would be needed to enable this mode. Rumors have pointed to a smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro/Max, and a third Live Activity would mark the first expansion beyond two supported by the Dynamic Island since its 2022 debut.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will debut three long-awaited upgrades: a variable aperture main camera (likely on the Pro Max), a 35% smaller Dynamic Island, and an Apple-designed C2 modem that could replace Qualcomm for faster, more efficient connectivity.
A leaked image of an alleged iPhone 18 Pro privacy glass screen protector suggests Apple will shrink the Dynamic Island by about 25-35% this year, keeping a pill-shaped cutout while potentially moving toward under-display sensors in future models.
Apple is reportedly prepping a new top-tier MacBook Ultra that will sit above the M5 Pro/Max lineup and include an OLED touchscreen, a thinner chassis with a reinforced hinge, and a Dynamic Island-style display cutout. The Ultra is expected to use M7 Pro/Max chips (skipping M6 Pro/Max), with a first-gen model likely arriving between October and December 2026 (subject to memory-chip supply), while current M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros remain on sale and a second-gen Ultra with M7 is anticipated for 2027; Samsung is tipped to supply the OLED panels, and the device will carry a premium price.
Rumors peg an October release for Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring a Tandem OLED display (like the iPad Pro) with a smaller Dynamic Island and macOS 27 touch optimizations. It’s expected to use M5 Pro/Max chips (no M6/M7 this cycle), come in a slightly thinner chassis, and carry launch prices around $2,499 for the 14-inch and $2,999 for the 16-inch; a base M7 model may arrive next spring, and Face ID is not anticipated.
Rumors say iPhone 18 Pro will differentiate itself with a major Main camera upgrade (thicker module and possible variable aperture), an Apple-designed C2 modem for better battery life and privacy, and design changes including a Dark Cherry color and a 35% smaller Dynamic Island, with Pro Max battery life boosted by a larger battery.
Rumors say the iPhone 18 Pro (and Pro Max) will debut three design changes: a unified rear glass and aluminum color for a seamless look; a Dynamic Island about 35% smaller with some Face ID components moved under the display (not a hole-punch design); and new colors led by Dark Cherry, with Silver and Light Blue, while Space Gray/Black could return as a fourth color.