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Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
Episode 217: iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro
32 minutes Posted Sep 18, 2026 at 9:30 pm.
Introduction
Design for iPhone Duo
Why Apple *Really* Waited 10 Years to Make a Foldable Phone
Last year’s iPhone share amongst users of Widgetsmith
iPhone Aperture Closeup
The iPhone 18 Pro Could Get a Variable-Aperture Camera, but What Does That Mean?
Natural depth of field
Imperfect-Loaf.com
Apple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography
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Show notes

Apple has announced its new iPhone lineup and for the first time it includes a foldable, the iPhone Duo. But photographers will want to check out the iPhone 18 Pro. We discuss what's new, from the variable aperture to improved maximum f-stop to (finally) manual controls in the Camera app.

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