On a Tuesday in September 2026, Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max — devices that mark another step in the company's long march toward building everything itself. With a proprietary C2 modem joining its custom chips, Apple now controls more of the invisible architecture that connects its phones to the world. The hundred-dollar price increase asks customers to affirm, once again, that this degree of integration is worth the premium.
Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro with Custom C2 Modem and Variable Camera Aperture
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