Tech Brew Ride Home · Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Initial reviews for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are focusing on the new camera aperture and the updated iOS 17 with its AI-powered Siri. While the hardware changes to the camera are subtle, Siri's enhanced capabilities for searching across communications are noted as a significant improvement, though it's still building public trust for complex tasks.
“Finally, the first iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max reviews are out.”
“Possibly an even bigger deal than the launch of a new $1,200 phone is the release of iOS 17 and with it, the new new AI Siri.”
“The aperture is hard to see without the right light and the help of a macro lens. It's as small as my thumbnail and it's under layers of optical glass.”