Until the show iPhone 18 Pro There are only a few weeks left, and thanks to a plethora of leaks, we are starting to see what we can look forward to. And it seems that one of the areas that will be Apple The main focus of this generation is supposed to be the cameras. This was confirmed again a few hours ago by a reliable reporter Bloombergby Mark Gurman, who even talks about one of the biggest leaps in camera hardware in recent years.
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Na variaThe billowing curtain has been waiting for years
The biggest news is supposed to be variaA variable aperture on the main camera. This is a feature that has been speculated about in connection with iPhones for several years, and now it would beoneIt could become a reality. It could allow users to control, for example, the depth of field or the way the camera works in different lighting conditions. However, the exact form of its operation is not yet known.
Just variaThe variable aperture could be the most interesting of the three. In practice, it could bring not only greater creative possibilities when taking photos, but also improvements in portrait mode or photography in poor light. However, it is not yet clear to what extent Apple It will allow users to manually control the aperture and leave it to the automation.
A better telephoto lens
The second change is to have a brighter telephoto lens. It should get a lens with a larger aperture, which should have a positive effect especially when shooting at night and in generally poorer lighting conditions. The weaker performance of the telephoto lens in low light is undoubtedly one of its current weaknesses, as almost every owner must confirm. iPhone with a telephoto lens. For example, when taking photos with iPhone 17 Pro The noise that occurs in a telephoto lens with less light is truly a blessing, which I can confirm from my own experience.
Better control
The third new feature this time will not directly concern hardware. Apple It is also planning to introduce new professional features directly in the Camera app. The app is currently relatively simple in terms of advanced settings and Apple could bring it closer to the capabilities of classic cameras. Details have not yet been leaked, but according to current information, these could be features available exclusively on models ProThe button is also expected to see changes. Camera Control, which Apple introduced in last year's generation of iPhones. However, specific details are not yet known here either. However, there is speculation about its fundamental simplification, where it should now function purely as a side shutter for simple photography rather than as another control element with support for touch mode switching and the like.
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So if the current leaks are confirmed, Apple this year on the iPhone 18 Pro it won't just add more megapixels or cosmetically tweaked cameras. VariaA larger aperture, a brighter telephoto lens, and new professional features could mean a rather interesting shift in the way photography is done. And given that the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro is expected in September, fortunately we won't have to wait long for an answer.