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That all has to do with the Pro's larger-than-usual 6.3in LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, the A18 Pro SoC, and of course, the best camera tech in the biz, bolstered by a whole new dedicated camera control that became second nature quickly. The big thing this year - Apple Intelligence - arrived after the fact through the iOS 18.1 beta, all but confirming that it was Apple's hardware deserving the praise this year.
Stuff says *****
Going Pro isn't cheap. That's it. That's the end of the sentence.
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TIPS & TRICKS
Now that a dedicated Camera Control sits on the iPhone's right-hand side, reprogram that old Action Button into something more useful. Personally, we find a handy 'Shazam' button does the trick.
Don't let the Android stans get you down. iOS 18 finally gave users a way to rearrange their home screens. Whenever you're ready, perform a longpress on your wallpaper and move those apps at will.
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