It’s Thursday, January 22, 2026, and if you thought a massive lawsuit would keep Jon Prosser quiet, you don’t know Jon Prosser. Despite Apple suing him over the iOS 26 “Liquid Glass” leaks, he just dropped a bomb with early renders of the iPhone 18 Pro.
The thing is, these aren’t just “incremental” tweaks. If he’s even half-right, Apple is about to break its own launch calendar for the first time in a decade. Or nothing.
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iPhone 18 Pro: The “Prosser” Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where the “September Event” might look very different this year. Here’s the ground reality from the latest leak:
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The Staggered Launch: Prosser claims only the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and the new iPhone Fold will land in September 2026. The regular iPhone 18? He says it’s getting pushed to Spring 2027. The thing is, Apple might be doing this to keep the spotlight on the foldable. Those too.
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The “Android” Look: This is the most controversial part—Prosser’s renders show the selfie camera moving to the top-left corner. Let’s be real—it looks like a 2020 Pixel. But other insiders think he’s misinterpreting it. The real plan might be hiding the Face ID sensors under the glass and just leaving a tiny, centered hole.
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The “Eye” of the Beast: The back camera is getting a variable aperture. Basically, the lens will physically open and close like a DSLR. The thing is, this might be a “Pro Max” exclusive. Or nothing.
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The In-House Modem: After years of trying, Apple is reportedly ready to dump Qualcomm for its own C2 Modem. And here’s the kicker—it might support 5G via satellite, meaning you could get actual data (not just emergency texts) in the middle of the ocean.
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iPhone 18 Pro Leak Matrix
| Feature | Leaked Spec | The “Ground” Reality |
| Processor | A20 Pro (2nm) | 15% faster, 30% more efficient. |
| Modem | Apple C2 | First-ever in-house 5G + Satellite data. |
| Camera | Variable Aperture | Physically adjusts to light; better “real” bokeh. |
| Colors | Burgundy, Brown, Purple | Moving away from the “safe” Titanium shades. |
| Buttons | Pressure-Only | Dropping swipe gestures on the Camera button. |
And Here’s the Kicker…
The thing is, the iPhone Air might already be dead. Prosser says the “Air 1” sales were so bad that Apple is pausing the Air 2 until 2027. Let’s be real—people want “Pro” power, not just “thin” phones. Those too.
One side comment—the lawsuit against Prosser mentions he allegedly worked with a former Apple employee to get his hands on a developmental iPhone. It’s an ongoing situation where Apple is trying to “bankrupt the leaker” to stop these renders from hitting the web. But as of today, the renders are out, and the hype is building. Or nothing.
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