iFixit reveals mechanical variable aperture lens in iPhone 18 Pro teardown

iFixit's recent teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max exposes the internal design of the new variable aperture lens, which uses a magnetic mechanical iris with six overlapping blades to control light intake. The teardown also highlights potential repair challenges associated with this advanced camera mechanism. This insight provides a closer look at Apple's latest camera technology and its implications for device maintenance.

Originally published by theverge