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I’m stoked about iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture, but it’s missing one key camera feature
I use an iPhone, but carry an Android to shoot photos. Here’s why Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro camera may still not measure up.
The iPhone 18 Pro adds variable aperture and new Pro controls. Apple’s software makes manual camera controls easier to use. Its unchanged telephoto camera may still trail Android rivals. I’m a frequent traveler and love photographing new places. While I’m an iPhone user, over the last year, I’ve carried an Android camera phone for every trip due to Apple’s lack of…
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