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iPhone 18 Pro Teardown: A Thermal Masterpiece With a Repair Nightmare Attached

One of the six blades in the iPhone 18 Pro's new variable aperture came loose during the first proper teardown of the phone, and it wasn't carelessness. The blades are…

Morman Tebolo September 22, 2026

Electronics

iPhone 18 Pro in South Africa: the aperture is worth it, the battery hype isn’t

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max landed on South African doorsteps on September 18, and I've spent the whole weekend with both. Most coverage keeps recycling Apple's record battery…

Morman Tebolo September 21, 2026

Smartphones

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Stayed in Stock, So Order Smart Instead of Fast

I set an alarm for 4:50 a.m. PT yesterday out of pure habit, expecting the usual iPhone ritual: a crashed checkout, sold-out banners by 5:20, and a month of waiting.…

Morman Tebolo September 13, 2026

Smartphones

iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Are Live, and Demand Looks Nothing Like Last Year

I had the Apple Store app open before 5 a.m. PT on Saturday, braced for the usual crash, queue screen, and sold-out banners. None of it came. Pre-orders for the…

Morman Tebolo September 13, 2026

Smartphones

The Ternus Era Opens With Apple’s Riskiest iPhone Bet Yet

Apple's "Surprise and shine" invite for September 9 dropped last Wednesday, and the lineup is already the worst kept secret in tech. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are…

Morman Tebolo September 2, 2026

Smartphones

Apple’s September 9 Event Has Quietly Stopped Being for Everyone

The invitation hasn't gone out yet, but the shape of Apple's September 9 event is already clear, and it's stranger than any iPhone launch in years. Expect the iPhone 18…

Morman Tebolo August 22, 2026

Electronics

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Price Rumor Hits Different When You Pay in Rand

The rumor mill has settled on a number that should make any South African wince. $300. That's the latest figure analyst Jeff Pu is floating for the iPhone 18 Pro…

Morman Tebolo August 12, 2026