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iPhone 18 Pro Colors: True Black and Dark Cherry Arrive

iPhone 18 Pro Colors: True Black and Dark Cherry Arrive

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The iPhone 18 Pro represents a thoughtful evolution in Apple’s flagship lineup, combining subtle design refinements with bold new features. While the device introduces incremental hardware and usability improvements, it is the striking new color palette that has captured widespread attention. These updates reflect Apple’s ongoing strategy of enhancing the user experience through measured innovation rather than dramatic overhauls, making sure the iPhone 18 Pro remains both functional and visually appealing. The video below from SaranByte gives us more details about the iPhone 18 Pro. Color Options: A Return to Timeless Elegance Apple has redefined its approach to color with the iPhone 18 Pro, offering a palette that balances modern sophistication with timeless appeal. The return of a true black finish is a standout, catering to users who appreciate understated elegance. This sleek option is joined by a light blue variant, reminiscent of the popular Sierra Blue from earlier models, offering a fresh yet familiar aesthetic. The most daring addition is the dark cherry finish, a rich blend of burgundy, coffee, and deep purple tones …

iPhone 18 Pro Max Colors Revealed

iPhone 18 Pro Max Colors Revealed

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Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models introduces a blend of subtle design adjustments, new color options and performance enhancements. However, the timing of this release coincides with the debut of Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, which threatens to overshadow these devices. With muted aesthetics and evolutionary updates, Apple’s strategy raises questions about whether the iPhone 18 Pro lineup can maintain its appeal in an increasingly competitive and innovation-driven market. New Color Palette: A Subtle Shift Apple is introducing a new dark cherry finish for the iPhone 18 Pro series, a deep and sophisticated wine red that marks a departure from the bold, vibrant hues of previous models. Alongside dark cherry, the lineup will include light blue, dark gray, and silver options. This shift toward more subdued tones appears to target users who prefer a refined and understated aesthetic. While this approach emphasizes elegance, it may come at the expense of market visibility. In a smartphone landscape where eye-catching designs often drive consumer interest, these muted colors might struggle …

Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus Review: Rich Colors, Gemini Support

Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus Review: Rich Colors, Gemini Support

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Ultrashort-throw (UST) projectors offer more flexibility than traditional (long-throw) models. No one can ever step in front of one and block the projection, since the unit doesn’t require distance and can sit up close to the screen rather than at the back of the room. This also lets all your streaming gear, a soundbar, and a game console connect close to the screen. At $3,800, the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus (LS970) short-throw projector has a higher price tag than the Epson Lifestudio Grand released last year. The Grand Plus specs are a big leap forward over that model as well: a 150-inch image instead of 120 inches, and 4,000 lumens of brightness instead of 3,600. Minus a few quirks, it’s a strong home cinema projector, but Epson also makes a better option, the long-throw Pro Cinema LS9000, that costs only $200 more and is easier to configure. Also, the Leica Cine Play 1, another long-throw projector, outputs even more vibrant colors. Ultimately, it comes down to a choice between short-throw and long-throw, and the Grand …

Foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’ Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors

Foldable iPhone ‘Ultra’ Rumored to Launch in Just Two Colors

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Apple’s first foldable iPhone, expected to be called the “iPhone Ultra,” is shaping up to launch with a noticeably restrained selection of colors, according to multiple leakers, with sources pointing to as few as two options and a deliberate avoidance of bold or vibrant finishes for the device. In February, the Weibo leaker known as “Instant Digital” shared a broader account of the foldable iPhone’s design, describing it with just two color options, with white as the only “confirmed” shade at the time. The leaker did not reveal the second option. Instant Digital revisited their February report earlier this month without walking back any color details, keeping the two-option account intact. More recently, Macworld cited a supply chain source to provide new details about the foldable’s color options: a classic silver and white model, and an indigo option described as similar to the iPhone 17 Pro’s Deep Blue finish. The same source said the device will offer fewer choices than the iPhone 18 Pro models, with no bold or vibrant colors. The approach is reminiscent …

AirPods Max 2 Available for 9 in All Colors on Amazon

AirPods Max 2 Available for $509 in All Colors on Amazon

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Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 just launched last month, and you can get all five color options for $509.00 this weekend on Amazon, down from $549.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This is a match of the all-time low price on the brand new AirPods Max 2 headphones. Free delivery has the AirPods Max 2 arriving around May 11, while Prime members may be able to find quicker options in select locations. If you’re on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we’ll keep you updated so you don’t miss the biggest deals of the season! Popular Stories AirPods Weekend Deals Include AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 and …

Top Stories: Tim Cook Stepping Down, iPhone 18 Pro Colors, and More

Top Stories: Tim Cook Stepping Down, iPhone 18 Pro Colors, and More

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It wasn’t necessarily a surprise given circulating rumors, but the biggest news in the Apple world this week was the announcement that Tim Cook will be stepping down as CEO, with John Ternus taking over the reins as of September 1. Other recent news included updated details on color options for the iPhone 18 Pro, as well as fresh rumors about the standard iPhone 18 and timing for the launch of the highly anticipated touch screen-equipped MacBook Pro and updated Mac Studio, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories Apple CEO Tim Cook Stepping Down, John Ternus Taking Over Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over, Apple announced this week. Cook will continue on as Apple CEO through the summer, with Ternus set to join Apple’s Board of Directors and take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook is going to transition to executive chairman, and he will “assist with certain …

iPhone 18 Pro May Come in These Four Colors

iPhone 18 Pro May Come in These Four Colors

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Chinese leaker Ice Universe has shared an image showing four camera plateau protection plates with finishes that appear to match the latest color rumors for Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models. Last week, a Macworld report claimed Apple is working on four color options for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Light blue, dark cherry, dark gray, and silver. The four anodized aluminum camera lens protector plates shown here are labeled as black, silver, wine red, and blue. Note that the accessories in the picture are not actual phone bodies but third-party camera covers designed to complement the rumored finishes, and we believe the “black” description refers to dark gray. According to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital, Apple won’t be offering its next-generation premium models in a black color option this year. All four colors are said to be still in development, and Apple still has time to make changes. The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to be unveiled this September alongside Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which will have its own set of …

Latest iPhone rumors: iPhone 18 colors and cameras appear in new leaks

Latest iPhone rumors: iPhone 18 colors and cameras appear in new leaks

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We’re still several months away from Apple showing us the iPhone 18, but we can still bask in leaks until then. This week, we’ve got a pair of leaks involving the cameras and colors for the upcoming flagship iPhone. On the camera side, Korean outlet ETNews (via MacRumors) reports that Apple will debut a new variable-aperture rear camera system on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September. Prior to this year, all iPhones had fixed-aperture cameras, meaning the lens remained completely open during image capture. A variable aperture will allow the lens to open and close gradually depending on the situation, letting in more light in darkness or keeping excess light out in bright settings. Mashable Light Speed SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone 17e review: Ticks every box but one That would give iPhones an even greater level of flexibility in photography, and this report is backed up by prominent Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said Apple would incorporate a variable aperture in the iPhone 18 all the way back in 2024. What do the latest iPhone …

iPhone 18 Pro’s Four Rumored Colors Revealed, Including ‘Dark Cherry’

iPhone 18 Pro’s Four Rumored Colors Revealed, Including ‘Dark Cherry’

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A source said to be familiar with Apple’s supply chain today revealed the color options Apple is planning for the iPhone 18 Pro, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and the upcoming foldable iPhone. Image via Macworld. The information comes from Macworld, which says the signature new color for this year’s Pro models will be Dark Cherry, a deep wine-like red. While other sources had previously reported on a “Dark Red” option, the hue is said to be considerably closer to wine than a brighter red. Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman and other leakers had previously suggested Apple was experimenting with a shade of red for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, but the color will apparently be much more muted than last year’s Cosmic Orange on the iPhone 17 Pro. According to Macworld‘s source, Apple has been working on four color options for the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ and Pro Max, with the following Pantone codes said to be in use internally: Light Blue (Pantone 2121), resembling the current iPhone 17’s Mist Blue Dark Cherry (Pantone 6076), the headline new color …

Can you explain the strong nuclear force without colors?

Can you explain the strong nuclear force without colors?

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If you were asked to think about a physical phenomenon that’s responsible for any sort of force in the Universe, what answer would you give? Most people, when asked, respond with one of two answers. Most people will give gravity as their answer: the attractive force between all objects with mass or energy. Alternatively, they’ll list any other force that occurs between atoms on Earth, all of which are some manifestation of the electromagnetic force. Either: there’s an attractive force between two particles with mass-or-energy, as in gravitation, or there’s an attractive or repulsive force between systems of charged particles either at rest or in motion, as in electromagnetism. But those are only two of the four fundamental forces (at least, we think there are only four) known to physicists today. The other two forces, however, are arguably at least as important for creating the collections of matter and energy that exist in the Universe: the nuclear forces. After all, the nuclear forces are required to determine the atomic number of every atom: the number …