August is almost over, which means Apple's September stage is about to light up again, and this time, the spotlight isn't on four new iPhones. It's on three: the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple's most talked-about device in years, its first-ever foldable iPhone. The base iPhone 18 and 18e? Banished to spring 2027. For 2026, Apple wants all eyes on the Pro tier.

Here's what's got people buzzing in the leaks:

A20 Pro chip on 2nm, Apple's first jump to TSMC's 2-nanometer process, meaning real efficiency and performance gains, not just marketing spin.
A shrinking Dynamic Island, rumours point to Face ID's flood illuminator moving under the display, finally trimming that notch-shaped cutout further.
Apple's own C2 modem, another step away from Qualcomm, reportedly bringing 5G via satellite into the mix.
A camera overhaul on the Pro Max, whispers of a variable aperture lens, giving users physical control over depth and bokeh for the first time on an iPhone.
A slightly transparent Ceramic Shield panel on the back, an odd, unconfirmed detail from a Weibo leaker, but one that's stuck around long enough to feel credible.
New colourway, Dark Cherry is tipped to replace Cosmic Orange.
A thicker Pro Max, some leaks suggest close to 9mm and 240g, a touch heavier than last year's model, possibly to accommodate that new camera hardware.

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