Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max launched today in markets around the world. Keep reading if you’re the proud owner of one of Apple’s latest models. Whether you’re upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to Apple, this guide will help you get the most out your new device.

With the first round of pre-ordered iPhones 18 Pro models now being delivered to customers and availability in stores, MacRumors has put together the following series of dedicated how-to articles explaining all the new features to be found on Apple’s newest models.
iPhone 18 Pro: Using the New Features
- Variable Aperture Explained: What It Does and How to Use It
- Pro Controls: How to Adjust White Balance
- Pro Controls: How to Adjust Shutter Speed
- Pro Controls: How to Use the Live Histogram
- How to Apply Cinematic Effects to 60fps Video
- How to Shoot Time-Lapse Video in 4K and Dolby Vision HDR
- How to Use the New Texture Controls in Photographic Styles
- How to Customize Camera App Controls
- Dynamic Island Explained: What It Does and How to Use It
- iPhone Camera Control: Everything You Need to Know
- Action Button: What It Does and How to Customize It
- How to Disable Adaptive Power Mode (On by Default)
- Tint App Icons to Match Your New iPhone 18 Pro Color
- How to Hard Reset or Force Restart iPhone
New iPhone Adopters
iOS 27
- 50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27
- iOS 27: The Ultimate Mega Guide
- iOS 27 Brings These Five New Features to Your iPhone Lock Screen
- iOS 27: Use Visual Intelligence in the Camera App
- iOS 27: Set a Custom EQ for Your AirPods
- iOS 27 Finally Unlinks Alarm Volume From Your iPhone Ringer
- iOS 27: Tone Down Liquid Glass Transparency
- iOS 27 Lets You Hide the Messages Button Everyone Hits by Mistake
- iOS 27: Access the New iPhone Recovery Screen
- iOS 27: Find My App Lets You Hide Location From Others Temporarily
- iOS 27 Features You Can’t Use in the EU
- iOS 27: Seven New CarPlay Features You’ll Actually Notice
- iOS 27 Finally Lets You Dismiss the ‘Now Playing’ Lock Screen Widget
- Moof! Apple Snuck a Dogcow Into iOS 27 – Here’s How to Find It
Forgot to Pre-Order?

For customers who forgot to pre-order one of the new models or simply decided to wait, most configurations ordered online are now estimated for delivery in late September or early October, but the good news is that same-day or next-day pickup is now an option at select Apple Store locations around the world.
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