Latest news
38 articlescovering the iPhone 18 lineup and Apple's 2026-2027 roadmap.
All stories
- iPhone 18 launch: everything we know, four weeks out from the September 8 unveiling
iPhone 18 launches September 8, 2026 with iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air 2, and Fold. Pre-launch summary: confirmed specs, pricing expectations, fold shipping delay, and what to expect at the event.
By Marcus ChenCredible - AMD Q2 2026 earnings: what to watch for Apple — the TSMC N2 numbers matter more than the headline
AMD reports Q2 2026 earnings on August 5. For Apple, the key number is N2 yield — both AMD and Apple's A20 Pro are on TSMC N2, so AMD's call reveals supply signals Apple's iPhone 18 ramp depends on.
By Priya RamanCredible - Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres August 5 on Apple TV+: cast, episodes, and the women's team premise
Ted Lasso Season 4 premieres August 5, 2026 on Apple TV+. Jason Sudeikis returns; AFC Richmond now fields a women's team. Cast, episodes, release schedule, and what it means for Apple TV+.
By Marcus ChenConfirmed - iPhone 18 Pro battery life: how many hours of video playback can we expect?
Estimate of iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max video playback hours based on the leaked 5,425 mAh cell, A20 2nm chip efficiency, and TSMC WMCM packaging. Kuo pegged 35-37 hours for Pro Max.
By Marcus ChenCredible - Apple 2026-2027 split launch: what it means for the iPhone roadmap
Apple decision to split the iPhone 18 launch into fall 2026 and spring 2027 reshapes the iPhone release calendar for the first time in a decade.
By Marcus ChenConfirmed - A20 Pro chip: TSMC 2nm process plus Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module packaging
The A20 Pro powering the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max is Apple's first 2nm iPhone chip and the first to use WMCM packaging.
By Marcus ChenCredible - Apple raises iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%, blaming weak yen
Apple raised iPhone prices in Japan on July 17 2026 — iPhone Air up 11%, iPhone 17 Pro Max up 10%, iPhone 17 Pro up 8%. First iPhone price hike since the US dollar cycle of mid-2026.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iOS 27 Notification Center moves to the top-left corner to make room for Siri AI
With Siri AI enabled, iOS 27 retires the center-swipe gesture for Notification Center and shifts it to the top-left. iPadOS 27 beta 2 added a uniform Notification/Control split.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro display gets LTPO+ and a 35% smaller Dynamic Island
Apple moves the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to LTPO+ OLED panels. The Dynamic Island is reportedly 35% smaller, hinted at by iOS 27's new Siri design.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro Max component costs could jump by nearly $300, per Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research says NAND and DRAM costs alone for the 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max will approach the iPhone 17 Pro Max's total bill of materials. Apple plans uneven price increases by storage tier.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro Max could be Apple's heaviest iPhone in years at 240g, says leaker
Weibo leaker Ice Universe says the iPhone 18 Pro Max weighs 240g with a 9mm chassis — heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 233g, matching iPhone 13/14 Pro Max. Driven by the larger battery.
By Priya RamanPossible - iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Battery leak shows Apple is widening the gap between the two Pro models
A Chinese regulatory database leak shows iPhone 18 Pro battery barely changes, while iPhone 18 Pro Max jumps ~10%. Apple is differentiating the line harder than in years.
By Marcus ChenPossible - iPhone Air 2 will get a second rear camera and the A20 Pro chip, says Bloomberg
Bloomberg and The Information say the iPhone Air 2 will add an ultra-wide camera (fixing the single-camera limitation of the original Air) and use the A20 Pro chip on TSMC's 2nm process.
By Priya RamanCredible - iPhone Fold to drive a 24% rebound in foldable smartphone panel shipments in 2026, says Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research says foldable panel shipments will jump 24% in 2026 on the iPhone Fold launch, with revenues up 48%. Q1 2026 declined 7% before the rebound.
By Priya RamanCredible - iOS 27 beta 4 code mentions a multi-battery iPhone — likely the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra
Code strings in iOS 27 beta 4 reference an iPhone with multiple batteries, corroborating a Weibo leak that Apple's iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold will use two cells totaling 4,883 mAh.
By Priya RamanPossible - Rising memory prices are shrinking the sub-$400 Android market, and Apple is the relative winner
Omdia says smartphones priced below $400 are down 22% YoY as memory costs hit Android makers harder. Apple's higher ASP and BOM control make it relatively better positioned.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone price increase 2026: every Apple price hike (and what didn't change)
Apple raised iPhone 18 Pro to $1,099 and MacBook Pro by up to $200 in 2026. Tariffs and component costs both contribute. Full breakdown by device, what stayed flat, and what to expect next.
By Marcus ChenCredible - IDC: iPhone was China's fastest-growing brand in Q2 2026, up 24.4% in a shrinking market
Apple grew iPhone shipments in China 24.4% year over year in Q2 2026 while the overall market fell 4.3%, per preliminary IDC data. Steady pricing is the reported reason.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro Max battery size reportedly leaks: 5,425 mAh (eSIM) and 5,235 mAh (physical SIM)
Macworld cites social media leaks for the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery capacity. The eSIM model gains ~337 mAh, the physical SIM model ~412 mAh over the 17 Pro Max.
By Marcus ChenPossible - iOS 27 public beta is here: what changed, what to install, and what to expect
Apple's first iOS 27 public beta is now available, bringing Siri AI, performance upgrades, new Fitness and Screen Time changes, and the clearest preview yet of the fall 2026 update.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro three camera upgrades: 48MP ultrawide, 24MP front, 8K video
9to5Mac confirms three camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro: 48MP ultrawide (up from 12MP), 24MP front camera with autofocus, and 8K video recording. The Pro Max adds variable aperture on top.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone Fold 3D-printed hinge issue resolved, suppliers confirm September launch
The Elec reports Apple's 3D-printed hinge durability issues are solved. Fold has entered test production. Shinjuxing and Amphenol are the hinge suppliers.
By Marcus ChenCredible - Kylie Jenner's Meta Glasses are driving a 50K+ search spike — what to know
Searches for Kylie Jenner's Meta Glasses spiked above 50,000 on June 23 2026. The glasses are the Ray-Ban Meta ($299) and the Meta Ray-Ban Display ($799). Here's the full story.
By Marcus ChenCredible - Three iPhone 18 Pro features we are already excited about, two months before launch
A roundup of the iPhone 18 Pro upgrades with the strongest signal: A20 Pro 2nm with WMCM, the enlarged Main camera, and iOS 27 Apple Intelligence that finally has the silicon to run on-device.
By Marcus ChenCredible - A20 chip: what we know about Apple's first 2nm iPhone processor
The A20 and A20 Pro chips will be Apple's first manufactured on TSMC 2nm process, delivering 15% performance gains and 30% efficiency improvements over the A19.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iOS 27: Confirmed features for the iPhone 18 launch
iOS 27 brings Siri 2.0, redesigned Notification Center, Live Translation 2.0, RCS for all carriers, redesigned Camera app, and Visual Intelligence 2.0. The full feature list is here.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro Main camera upgrade 'confirmed,' plateau may grow 2mm or more
Fixed Focus Digital says the iPhone 18 Pro Main camera is enlarged, forcing a 2mm+ thicker camera plateau. Gurman separately called it one of the biggest camera upgrades in iPhone history.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone Fold first leak: dummy units show 5.5-inch cover and 7.8-inch inner display
First physical dummy units of Apple's first foldable iPhone show the book-style design, side button placement, and the inner crease-suppression hardware.
By Marcus ChenCredible - John Ternus takes over as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026
Bloomberg confirms John Ternus replaces Tim Cook as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, the day before the iPhone Fold launch event. Ternus will personally introduce the iPhone Fold at his first keynote.
By Marcus ChenCredible - Apple's M6 chip launches this fall — completes the 2026 Apple silicon family (A20 + M6 + S11)
M6 launches fall 2026 with MacBook Ultra and redesigned MacBook Pro. Built on TSMC 2nm N2, the same process as A20. The 2026 Apple silicon family: A20, M6, S11.
By Priya RamanCredible - iOS 27 + AirPods: motion sensors turn AirPods Pro 3 into Apple Watch alternative
iOS 27 unlocks AirPods Pro 3 motion sensors for fitness tracking — step counting, workout detection, and heart-rate proxy via ear-canal motion. Fills in for Apple Watch during runs.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iOS 27 Siri overhaul: on-device LLM, App Intents 2.0, and screen awareness
iOS 27 Siri 2.0 is built on a 3B-parameter on-device LLM, can read and act on your screen, and supports multi-step App Intents across apps. Full breakdown of the AI overhaul.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 lineup unified to 12GB RAM across all models
KB Securities reports the entire iPhone 18 family — 18, 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, 18e, Air 2, and Fold — will ship with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The standard iPhone 18 jumps from 8GB to 12GB.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 Pro camera: variable-aperture lens exclusive to Pro Max
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max will be the only 2026 iPhone with a variable-aperture main camera. The Pro will use a fixed-aperture upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone 18 base price stays at $799, same as iPhone 17 — no $50 increase
Apple is reportedly holding the iPhone 18 base model at $799 in the US, despite the A20 chip, C2 modem, and Dynamic Island upgrades. Storage tiers also unchanged.
By Marcus ChenCredible - iPhone Air 2 production reportedly starts August 2026, ahead of spring 2027 launch
Apple supplier LG Display and BOE are scheduled to begin mass production of the iPhone Air 2 OLED panels in August 2026, with final assembly beginning in November.
By Priya RamanCredible - iPhone 18 Pro battery capacity leaks: 5,400 mAh for Pro Max, stacked design for all Pros
Korean supply chain sources report the iPhone 18 Pro will use a 4,800 mAh stacked battery, with the Pro Max jumping to 5,400 mAh. Here is what the leak says, and what is still uncertain.
By Marcus ChenPossible - iPhone 18 Pro launch reported for September 2026: full schedule
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are reported to launch in September 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are pushed to spring 2027.
By Marcus ChenCredible