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February 7, 2026, 6:18 PM EST. Apple is testing two major rear-camera upgrades for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup, per leaker Digital Chat Station. The main camera may adopt a variable aperture, allowing more light in dark scenes and more depth control. Apple has never used a variable aperture on iPhones; current models use a fixed aperture. The second upgrade targets the telephoto, with a larger aperture to improve light gathering and noise performance. Some rumors also hint at a teleconverter to extend zoom and a 24-megapixel front camera. The claims echo earlier notes by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and others. If true, the devices could arrive in the fall alongside a foldable iPhone, though none of these features have been confirmed by Apple.