3 iPhone 18 Pro Upgrades That Will Make My Life as a Frequent Traveler Easier

Commentary: The iPhone 18 Pro seems to fix almost every gripe I’ve had with my iPhone 17 Pro Max -- especially for how much I travel.

Read full bio September 17, 2026, 8:00 am ET

The iPhone 18 Pro supports variable aperture on its main camera. Patrick Holland/CNET I’ve traveled all over the world with the iPhone 17 Pro Max during the past year, but I think the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have made the right changes for someone like me who’s constantly on the go. The new Pro phones debuted last week at the company’s “Surprise and Shine” event , and I think three new features in particular will solve the gripes I’ve had with my orange 17 Pro Max as a traveling companion.