{"podcast":{"title":"The MacRumors Show","slug":"the-macrumors-show-4654070","podcast_index_feed_id":4654070,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5096144.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5096144","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/40966349.png","author":"The MacRumors Show","episode_count":191,"summary":"Join MacRumors' Dan Barbera and Hartley Charlton for discussion about all of the latest news and rumors from the world of Apple. Whether you’re wondering what’s next for the iPhone, looking for insights into the rumor mill, or just have an interest in the latest gadgets, we’ll be bringing you everything you need to know about the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T00:19:24.636852+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-macrumors-show-4654070"},"episode":{"title":"188: Everything We Know About iPhone 18 Pro","slug":"188-everything-we-know-about-iphone-18-pro","published_at":"2026-04-03T14:25:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-macrumors-show-4654070/188-everything-we-know-about-iphone-18-pro","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-macrumors-show-4654070","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8882721","audio_url":"https://clrtpod.com/m/pscrb.fm/rss/p/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8882721.mp3?modified=1775230824&sid=5096144&source=rss","summary":"On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through everything the iPhone 18 Pro will feature, according to the latest rumors. Following last year's major redesign, the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ models are expected to feature a very similar design to their predecessors. There is expected to be a smaller Dynamic Island , with Face ID 's flood illuminator component moved under the screen to reduce the cutout's size. It is rumored to be approximately 35% narrower than the iPhone 17 Pro 's, shrinking from around 20.7mm to 13.5mm. The Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor , rising to around 8.8mm and over 240 grams to accommodate a larger battery of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh , up from the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max's 5,088 mAh. The rear will see a slight design shift as well. Apple is reportedly dropping the two-tone look found on ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models in favor of a more seamless aesthetic, with improved alignment between the Ceramic Shield back glass and the aluminum frame. The devices are also expected to come in a special red color . The camera system will undergo more substantial changes. Both Pro models' main 48-megapixel Fusion camera are rumored to feature variable aperture , which would allow users to control the lens opening to manage light intake and depth of field. The aperture would function similarly to a DSLR camera, giving photographers greater control over focus sharpness and background blur in different lighting conditions. Additionally, Samsung is developing a new three-layer sensor for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, designed to reduce noise, improve dynamic range, and enhance camera responsiveness compared to Sony's current sensors. The Camera Control button is also getting a simplification. Rather than supporting both capacitive touch gestures and pressure sen…","meta_description":"On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we talk through everything the iPhone 18 Pro will feature, according to the latest rumors. Following last y…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2609,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-macrumors-show-4654070/episodes/188-everything-we-know-about-iphone-18-pro/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-macrumors-show-4654070/188-everything-we-know-about-iphone-18-pro.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}