After the Apple software team released the iOS 17 version update, the development focus has been on the next major version, iOS 18. According to Apple’s past release rules, it is expected to release a beta version in June next year and a stable version in September next year.
Four models: no derivative modelsForeign technology media MacRumors recently published a report and shared information about the early development version of iOS 18.
The leaked information shows that the internal development code of Apple’s iOS 18 system is “Crystal”, citing 4 unreleased iPhone models, which is in line with the existing leaked information. Attachment list as follows
D47 – iPhone 16
D48 – iPhone 16 Plus
D93 – iPhone 16 Pro
D94 – iPhone 16 Pro MaxPrevious information revealed that Apple’s top model to be launched next year will be called iPhone 16 Ultra, but no relevant evidence has been found in the code.
In theory, if Apple wants to develop a derivative version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it may use the “D94” device identifier, such as using a separate identifier (D95 or D94a), to clearly distinguish it from other configurations of hardware.
When Apple was developing the iPhone 15 Pro Max, there was a derivative version called “D84S” that mainly tested a proprietary 5G modem.
The “S” in this may stand for “Sinope,” which is the project code name for Apple’s internal 5G modem. Although Apple did not launch the model to the public in the end, it gave the outside world a rough idea of Apple’s internal naming method for device identifiers.
All series are equipped with A18 chips: it is expected that there will be naming differences between A18 and A18 Pro
In addition, the system code section also shows that all four iPhone 16 models use the new SoC t8140 (codename Tahiti), which is Apple’s internally developed A18 chip.
Starting with the iPhone 14 series, Apple has used different processor specifications for the standard and Pro versions, thus widening the difference between the two versions.
It is reported that although the iPhone 16 series will use the same t8140 chip, there will be differences, such as the use of A18 and A18 Pro brands.
Powered by Broadcom’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips
In addition to the A18 chip, according to information cited by the operating system, the iPhone 16 series will use Broadcom’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips, but no other information has leaked so far.
