iPhone 18 Pro Exclusive: Apple CEO John Ternus on why the new variable aperture camera is the ‘best of both worlds’
Phones iPhones iPhone 18 Pro Exclusive: Apple CEO John Ternus on why the new variable aperture camera is the ‘best of both worlds’ Features By Mark Spoonauer Published 13 September 2026 Here’s how it will make your photos better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There are laser-cut blades in the lens of the 48MP main cameras on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max that move to let in more or less light depending on the conditions.The goal? Better-looking photos without lifting a finger, as well as unprecedented creative control for those who want it through new Pro camera controls.“Variable aperture is an amazing technology,” Apple CEO John Ternus told me in an interview with Tom’s Guide and TechRadar.
- ▪Phones iPhones iPhone 18 Pro Exclusive: Apple CEO John Ternus on why the new variable aperture camera is the ‘best of both worlds’ Features By Mark Spoonauer Published 13 September 2026 Here’s how it will make your photos better When you pu
- ▪There are laser-cut blades in the lens of the 48MP main cameras on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max that move to let in more or less light depending on the conditions.The goal?
- ▪Better-looking photos without lifting a finger, as well as unprecedented creative control for those who want it through new Pro camera controls.“Variable aperture is an amazing technology,” Apple CEO John Ternus told me in an interview with
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Phones iPhones iPhone 18 Pro Exclusive: Apple CEO John Ternus on why the new variable aperture camera is the ‘best of both worlds’ Features By Mark Spoonauer Published 13 September 2026 Here’s how it will make your photos better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sure, the foldable iPhone Duo is getting all of the buzz, but you shouldn’t overlook the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max — especially if you want the highest quality cameras.Not only does the iPhone Duo lack the telephoto zoom lens on the iPhone 18 Pros; it also…
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