Apple introduced Apple Reference Image on iPhone 18 Pro models to cryptographically verify that photos were taken with an iPhone and haven't been edited or AI-generated. The feature boots the camera sensor into a specialized mode that signs pixel data immediately after capture, creating a secure digital negative protected from software tampering and verified through Private Cloud Compute.
Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, featuring the A20 Pro chip, a 48MP camera with variable aperture, and significant battery life improvements (36 hours on Pro, 45 on Pro Max). The update focuses on internal upgrades rather than design changes, with prices starting at $1,199, $100 more than the iPhone 17 Pro.