Apple’s logo for its upcoming September 9 “Surprise and Shine” event hints at two rumored iPhone 18 Pro features, including new color options and a new camera system.
Apple fans often like to read Apple event invitation graphics for clues about unreleased products, and this year BloombergMark Gurman of , also gets in on the fun on Twitter (X).
First, Gurman says he sees the glowing light behind the Apple logo as a nod to “the mechanical aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro Max.”
Woozad reports since 2024 that Apple could introduce a variable aperture camera on iPhone 18 Pro models – a first for any iPhone. However, a recent rumor out of China suggests that this feature could be exclusive to the larger Pro Max model.
Featuring a variable lens, the iPhone 18 Pro Max could allow users to manually change the aperture, like on a DSLR camera. This could mean more control over depth of field, allowing sharper focus on subjects or smoother background blur. Of course, it all depends on how Apple implements this feature. Maybe it’s more automated than that.
Second, Gurman associates the sky blue color of the event invitation with a “possible new iPhone 18 Pro color.” According to MacmondeApple will likely present the device in light blue, alongside Dark Cherry (the new title color), Dark Gray and Silver.
What I see: – Bright light = mechanical aperture on iPhone 18 Pro Max
– Sky Blue Color = New possible color of the iPhone 18 Pro. https://t.co/MHQ21LmT9U — Mark Gurman (@markgurman) August 26, 2026
It’s not like we have to wait much longer to find out if these estimates are correct. Apple’s event will take place in less than two weeks. Stay tuned Woozad for all the last minute details.
