Apple's new CEO teases the iPhone 18 Pro Max's variable aperture camera
Mere hours before Apple's grand iPhone unveiling event is set to start, Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, has posted a mysterious video on his official X account. The video is definitely a teaser for what's to come at the event later today. See it for yourself:
— John Ternus (@johnternus) September 9, 2026
This will be the first Apple launch event since John Ternus took over as CEO of the company from Tim Cook. The video may be teasing the long-rumored variable aperture main camera that will feature on at least the iPhone 18 Pro Max, if not also the iPhone 18 Pro.
This is in fact Ternus' second post on X ever, the first being a simple "Hello". So it's pretty clear how important today's launch event is for him. Anyway, stay tuned for our full coverage of Apple's launches in just a few hours. If you're wondering what to expect, we have a dedicated article all about that here.
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- User935
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You mean 8+10 years? https://m.gsmarena.com/motorola_motozine_zn5_is_out_this_time_its_official-news-531.php Followed by Nokia N86 shortly thereafter.
- Nick Tegrataker
- Xpg
I'm glad to see Apple doing it after Xiaomi dropped the variable aperture for no clear reason. I'm hoping that other brands will actually copy this move. My Find X8 Ultra and X9 Pro do capture great shots, but the depth of field is way too ...
- doofy
- vxJ
Sorry Apple Sony has had this in their Xperia phones for quite a while, oh wait you are using Sonys tech ahhhh I get it........ Apple never innovative..
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