Apple went bold with its redesigned Pro models in 2025, and that was a nice change from the subdued titanium tones of the iPhone 15 Pro and 16 Pro. For some, the iPhone 17 Pro’s design is a bit much, especially in an orange construction vest, ideal for Clemson fans. And while I think the 17 Pro looks decent in dark blue, I want Apple to release a black iPhone 18 Pro, even if the only external change is the color. I really love the two-tone Ceramic Shield panel on the back of the 17 Pro, and I can imagine Apple making a spectacular model in black and space gray. I wish Apple would add a pro mode in the Camera app, like some Android phones. With iOS 27 adding a Siri mode to the app, the adorable simplicity of the iPhone camera has felt like navigating a small furnished apartment. I can find everything fine, but it feels messy. Apple increased the battery size of the 17 Pro and it will be interesting to see how it powers the 18 Pro without affecting battery life. Will Apple adopt silicon-carbon batteries that allow for greater capacity without increasing physical size? The company’s iPhone line could sell in too many quantities for such a change, even though OnePlus, Motorola and Samsung will launch phones this year using the technology. My last wish is that the price remains the same. Even if Apple doesn’t embrace the rumored price increases, there’s a world in which the cheapest new iPhone announced at its “Surprise and Shine” event would cost $1,100. And that’s a lot.
