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technology2 hours ago

Apple’s Next iPhone Camera Upgrade: Variable Aperture Confirmed for iPhone 18 Pro Max

A leaked diagnostics log confirms the iPhone 18 Pro Max will use a new main camera sensor (Sony IMX905) with variable aperture, replacing the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s sensor. Pixel size remains 1.22μm, and other cameras (telephoto, ultrawide, LiDAR receiver, and selfie) stay the same, with the aperture mechanism data read from the sensor’s non-volatile memory indicating a first-for-iPhone variable aperture feature that rivals already-offered phone technologies.

via Notebookcheck|
#camera#iphone-18-pro-max#leaks
iPhone 18 Pro's Variable Lens Could Raise Camera Costs by 50%
technology1 month ago

iPhone 18 Pro's Variable Lens Could Raise Camera Costs by 50%

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will use a new variable-aperture camera lens that is roughly 50% more expensive than the main camera in the iPhone 17 Pro, boosting Apple’s bill of materials. Sunny Optical is ramping up as a CCM supplier, production is underway, and Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro lineup this fall alongside a foldable iPhone, with future modules moving toward COB packaging.

via MacRumors|
#camera-module#iphone-18-pro#ming-chi-kuo
Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to revive Galaxy S9 camera feature with variable aperture and 200MP sensor
technology2 months ago

Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to revive Galaxy S9 camera feature with variable aperture and 200MP sensor

Rumors say the Galaxy S27 Ultra will bring major camera upgrades, including a variable-aperture lens—a callback to the Galaxy S9—along with a 200MP main sensor and LOFIC tech, potentially reshaping dynamic range and removing the existing 3x zoom; details come from a Weibo leaker and industry chatter about rivals like Huawei.

via PhoneArena|
#200mp-sensor#camera#galaxy-s27-ultra
iPhone 18 Pro Max Boosts Camera Tech and Power
technology2 months ago

iPhone 18 Pro Max Boosts Camera Tech and Power

The iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers a major upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro Max, led by a variable-aperture camera with a larger aperture and a three-layer stacked sensor, enhanced computational photography, and a power-efficient A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nm process with a 5,000 mAh+ battery, plus subtle design tweaks like a taller/wider body and a new dark cherry color; the article frames these changes as a strong upgrade and hints at future foldable, AR, and AI directions.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#2-nm-architecture#a20-pro-chip#camera-technology
Apple Sets Four-Part Camera Upgrade Plan in Motion Kickoff by iPhone 18 Pro
technology2 months ago

Apple Sets Four-Part Camera Upgrade Plan in Motion Kickoff by iPhone 18 Pro

Apple is reportedly planning four future camera upgrades, starting with the iPhone 18 Pro. The first feature includes a variable-aperture main sensor around 1/1.12-inch, along with enhanced optical image stabilization for the ultra-wide and a potential 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens. Leaks from Digital Chat Station outline these plans, though some details (like the 1/1.12-inch label and 200MP telephoto timing) are based on legacy formats or uncertain timelines and may not ship until 2028 or later.

via MacRumors|
#apple#camera-upgrades#iphone-18-pro
DSLR-Grade Variable Aperture Set to Redefine iPhone 18 Pro
technology2 months ago

DSLR-Grade Variable Aperture Set to Redefine iPhone 18 Pro

Leaked details say the iPhone 18 Pro will introduce a DSLR-style, physically variable aperture for true hardware-based exposure and depth control; production has begun with aperture actuators from Sunny Optical and Lux Share ICT and assembly by LG Inotech, with mass production expected by mid-2026, signaling a shift toward hardware-led smartphone photography that could push rivals to adopt similar tech and broaden pro-grade imaging across devices.

via Geeky Gadgets|
#apple#dslr-style-camera#hardware-innovation
iPhone 18 leaks hint at variable-aperture cameras and Dark Cherry Pro colors
technology3 months ago

iPhone 18 leaks hint at variable-aperture cameras and Dark Cherry Pro colors

Leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will debut a variable-aperture rear camera for improved low-light performance, a first for iPhones, with color rumors pointing to a Dark Cherry finish alongside light blue, dark gray, and silver options; the reports align with Ming-Chi Kuo’s earlier forecast that Apple would add a variable aperture. All details are expected at the September unveiling, potentially alongside the rumored iPhone Fold.

via Mashable|
#apple#colors#iphone
Apple gears up for iPhone 18 Pro’s first-ever variable-aperture camera
technology3 months ago

Apple gears up for iPhone 18 Pro’s first-ever variable-aperture camera

Apple has begun ramping up its supply chain for a variable-aperture main camera expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max this fall. Sunny Optical is making the actuators, while LG Innotek plans to start module production by summer, signaling the first iPhone with an adjustable aperture to improve low-light performance and depth of field.

via MacRumors|
#apple-supply-chain#camera-module#iphone-18-pro
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max to get a variable-aperture main camera in production
technology3 months ago

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max to get a variable-aperture main camera in production

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are entering production for a new main camera with a variable aperture—the first for iPhone. Sunny Optical has started producing components, with the full camera module expected to be completed by LG Innotek in about a month, signaling an earlier-than-usual push in manufacturing ahead of a September launch.

via Notebookcheck|
#apple#iphone-18-pro-max#main-camera
Apple’s Next iPhone 18 Pro May Bring Back Variable Aperture Camera
technology4 months ago

Apple’s Next iPhone 18 Pro May Bring Back Variable Aperture Camera

Rumors say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will add a variable-aperture main camera, reviving a feature Samsung dropped years ago and potentially improving low-light performance and depth of field; Samsung is reportedly exploring the tech for Galaxy devices, with additional rumored upgrades (smaller Dynamic Island, A20 chip, longer battery life) and a fall launch alongside Apple’s foldable iPhone.

via MacRumors|
#camera#iphone-18-pro#rumors
Apple Eyes a Return of True Variable Aperture in 2026
technology5 months ago

Apple Eyes a Return of True Variable Aperture in 2026

Rumors suggest Apple may bring back a true, continuously adjustable variable aperture with the iPhone 18 Pro around 2026, reviving Samsung's old Galaxy S9/S10 idea of continuous aperture control and potentially delivering better bokeh and exposure—though gains depend on sensor size and processing; Samsung's S26 Ultra and the iPhone 18 Pro are among the potential beneficiaries.

via PhoneArena|
#apple#camera#iphone-18-pro
Apple reportedly tests variable-aperture main camera and enhanced telephoto for iPhone 18 Pro
technology5 months ago

Apple reportedly tests variable-aperture main camera and enhanced telephoto for iPhone 18 Pro

Apple is reportedly testing two major rear-camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro: a main camera with a variable aperture and a telephoto with a larger aperture (with rumors of a teleconverter as well), plus a rumored 24MP front camera; if real, these would mark Apple’s first variable-aperture iPhone camera and could accompany a fall launch alongside a foldable iPhone.

via MacRumors|
#apple-rumors#camera-upgrades#iphone-18-pro