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Apple Plans iPhone 18 Pro Launch in Early September with Price Hikes and Camera Upgrades
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First reported by Mako · 33 minutes ago
What happened
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 Pro in early September with expected price increases and new features including a variable aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and a new modem chip. The event is likely on September 9, with pre-orders starting September 11 and availability in stores about a week later.
- 01Apple plans to raise iPhone 18 Pro prices to $1,299-$1,399, up from $1,099 last year.
- 02iPhone 18 Pro will feature a variable aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and Apple-designed C2 modem.
- 03Price hikes expected also for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 due to memory chip shortages.
- 04Apple's September launch event likely set for September 9, with pre-orders starting September 11.
- 05Bloomberg reports Apple is selecting U.S. retail staff to assist at the California event.
- 06New iPhones typically reach Israel by late September, despite U.S. price increases.
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