Overview
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is testing a Deep Red finish for the iPhone 18 Pro, described as the current front-runner among trial colors.
- Coverage attributes the color push to an aluminum body that enables more finishes and to the 17 Pro's orange variant resonating in China.
- A newer report says the iPhone 18 line has entered early trial production to validate assembly and components, though Apple has not confirmed specifications.
- The Pro and Pro Max are expected to be unveiled in September 2026, with a lower-cost iPhone 17e reportedly slated for March 4.
- Rumors point to an A20 chip on a 2 nm process, larger rear sensors with 8K video, a 24 MP front camera and smaller Dynamic Island, a larger Pro Max battery near 5,100 mAh, a base price near $1,099, and a conservatively styled iPhone Fold possibly appearing alongside the 18 series.