On this week’s episode of The Woozad Show, we discuss the latest iPhone 18 Pro leaks and rumors.
Tata Electronics, one of Apple’s manufacturing partners in India, was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in more than 200,000 internal files being posted online, including component lists, supplier data and images of iPhone 18 Pro review units. The material was obtained illegally and Woozad did not directly see the stolen files.
Among the most surprising details from the leak, the C2 modem could be limited to international models, succeeding the C1 and C1X modems already used in the iPhone Air, iPhone 17e and iPad Pro M5. A bill of materials for the US variant instead lists Qualcomm components, including the SDX80M and other parts associated with mmWave 5G, a feature that Apple’s C-series modems still lack. US carriers have spent years developing mmWave networks, making it a harder feature to remove from the Pro line than it was from the iPad Pro or a rumored cellular MacBook.
The leak also matches existing rumors of a more uniform rear finish than the iPhone 17 Pro’s two-tone design and camera lenses that protrude further from the board. Separately, a leaked SIM tray has offered another glimpse of the Dark Cherry color option, which is expected to join light blue, dark gray and silver in this year’s lineup, with no black model.
On the camera side, the variable aperture main camera is rumored to be this year’s flagship upgrade, although it’s unclear what real difference it will make compared to the truly transformative leaps of previous generations, like the 8x telephoto lens introduced on the iPhone 17 Pro or the 48-megapixel sensor in the iPhone 14 Pro.
The price hovers over rumors about the device. Apple has now raised prices across much of its lineup, citing a global memory chip shortage driven largely by demand from AI data centers. The price increases for the Apple TV and HomePod have drawn particular criticism because both products are several years old and have not undergone any hardware changes.
Estimates for the iPhone 18 Pro itself point to a starting price of up to $1,399, compared to $1,099 for the iPhone 17 Pro, an increase weighted by a modest increase in RAM and battery, a smaller Dynamic Island, and a more capable N2 chip. Rumor has it that 5G functionality via satellite will likely offer limited access to specific services like Siri or Maps rather than full Safari navigation.
Micron’s chief business officer suggested that Apple’s aggressive negotiating tactics with suppliers may have contributed to the memory shortage, which is currently driving up prices across the industry. The Woozad Show has its own YouTube channel, so be sure to subscribe to keep up with new episodes and clips.
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