Apple is planning a massive iPhone camera upgrade

Apple is planning a massive iPhone camera upgrade, but it won't come soon
In two years, the iPhone Pro's main camera might get some very cool new ... as the variable aperture allows the camera to control how much light hits the lens. It could also improve portrait mode, as variable aperture should allow for more precise depth ...
Variable Aperture Rumored to Bring Major Camera Upgrade to iPhone 18 Pro
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models will feature an upgraded main rear camera with a variable aperture for the first time, according to Apple
Apple iPhone 18 rumored to get variable aperture lens on main camera — why that matters
Since at least the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple's Pro model iPhones have featured a fixed aperture lens of f/1.78 on the main camera. A variable aperture enables the camera to control the amount of light entering the lens, which would be helpful in a variety of lighting situations and may bring huge improvements to low-light shooting.
Apple is adding 3 more useful upgrades to your iPhone with iOS 18.2 – including a Camera Control boost
The third upgrade is to the new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 series. As spotted by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, a new auto-exposure and auto-focus lock option is on the way for the button – so the current exposure and focus settings would be fixed once the button is pushed.
Apple may be planning to bring this ‘big upgrade’ the high-end iPhone 18 cameras
Apple is rumored to be incorporating a variable aperture lens into its iPhone 18 Pro Max, slated for release in 2026. This technology, already present
iPhone 16 Camera Control might be Apple’s worst new feature in years
Camera Control is one of the marquee features of the new iPhone 16 lineup. Apple claims it is a “result of thoughtful ...
iPhone 16 Camera Control Button to Get These New Features in iOS 18.2
Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2 update will introduce two new photography features for iPhone 16 users - the ability to lock auto ...
The iPhone 18 could borrow this handy camera feature from Android
We've already got iPhone 18 rumors, and it sounds like the 2026 models could gain a feature seen on some Android flagships.
iPhone 16 Camera Control Button: Here’s What It Can (And Cannot) Do…
The iPhone 16 has a new Camera Control button. Here's how it works and what it can do for your photography and ...
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Maybe there isn't one giant improvement in the iPhone 16 Pro Max from its predecessor, but there are many improvements worth ...
Get the Shot: How to Take Photos With the iPhone 16's Camera Control Button
The camera-focused button on Apple's newest smartphones takes some getting used to, but with these tips, you'll be firing off ...
The iPhone 18 Pro may get a camera feature never before seen on the iPhone
A variable aperture allows you to adjust the size of the lens opening on the iPhone, similar to how you can with a DSLR camera. This feature gives you greater control over the amount of light ...
iPhone 18 Pro to feature a major camera upgrade: Variable aperture lens
Add computational photography powers (AI), and the iPhone could automatically determine the best aperture for a certain ...