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Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
- Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
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- iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max arrive with A20 Pro, new AI push
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Are Official. Here’s What’s New
- iPhone 18 Pro colors
- Apple announces new products Wednesday. Here's what to know
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- Center: The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max don't look that different from the previous generation, but new colors and a fresh AI push highlight the debut. iPhone 18 Pro - Image credit: Apple Apple's special event for September is underway, and as usual, it has launched new iPhones. Following months of rumors and speculation, the premium models for 2026 are the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. True to form for Apple, the new Pro models look a lot like the previous generation at first glance. The
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 9CNET: Apple took the wraps off its new flagship phones at its "Surprise and Shine" event
- Sep 9AppleInsider News (XX): The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max don't look that different from the previous generation, but new colors and a fresh AI push highlight
- Sep 9The Verge: Apple announces the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max
- Sep 9ODT: Apple rumored to reveal foldable iPhone at September event
- Sep 9MacRumors: Mac News and Rumors - Mac Blog (XX): Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and More Expected
- Sep 9Rappler: Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Sep 9CNBC: Apple announces new products Wednesday. Here's what to know
- Sep 9NBC News: Apple announces new phones in first event under CEO John Ternus
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