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The iPhone 18 Pro's camera has a variable aperture

The iPhone 18 Pro's camera has a variable aperture
Engadget Wednesday 09 September 2026, 17:32 UTC By [email protected] (Will Shanklin) 1 min read
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The iPhone 18 Pro's camera has a variable aperture Portrait photographers, rejoice. The iPhone 18 Pro's biggest upgrade is less about higher resolution, a longer zoom or a new computational Fusion system. This year, it's a variable aperture.

The iPhone 18 Pro's camera has a variable aperture Portrait photographers, rejoice. The iPhone 18 Pro's biggest upgrade is less about higher resolution, a longer zoom or a new computational Fusion system. This year, it's a variable aperture. Owners of the new model will be able to control how much light enters the lens, opening the door to better low-lit photos or starker portraits. Developing...
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