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- Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone 18 Pro will feature variable aperture tech with aperture blades, potentially offering DSLR-like control.
- This could surpass Android’s limited variable aperture systems, enabling precise light and depth adjustments for improved photos.
- The report also hints at Apple’s advanced chip packaging and hybrid bonding plans for better device performance.
We’ve barely started thinking about what the iPhone 17 might have in store, but one industry heavyweight is another step ahead. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has doubled down on his prediction that Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro, set for 2026, will feature a variable aperture camera. But his latest report contains a first mention of ‘aperture blades,’ which could be a step closer to replicating a real camera experience.
Kuo made his latest forecast in a report addressing the future of BE Semiconductor (BESI). According to Kuo, Apple plans to use BESI’s assembly equipment for this feature, hinting at Apple’s commitment to advancing its camera technology.