Overview
- A Weibo leaker known as Fixed Focus Digital says iPhone 18 Pro units have begun production testing, a pre–mass production step that typically precedes a September launch.
- Reports indicate the external design will closely follow the iPhone 17 Pro, with expected internal upgrades including a variable‑aperture camera system, the A20 chip, and Apple’s C2 modem.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is evaluating a deep red option for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with previously rumored purple and brown likely being shades of the same red concept.
- Cosmic Orange’s strong pull—especially in China—has informed the color testing, though Apple could still choose between keeping orange, introducing red, or offering both, with decisions not yet final.
- For the first foldable iPhone, Apple is expected to stick to conservative finishes such as dark gray or black and silver or white, reflecting a simpler approach for a new form factor.