Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leak points to a long-overdue upgrade

Leaked regulatory filings suggest that the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a significantly larger battery compared to previous models. The increase is attributed to Apple's design shift toward eSIM-only configurations in certain markets.
Why it matters
Battery life remains a primary competitive metric for flagship smartphones, and this shift indicates Apple is prioritizing hardware capacity to match Android competitors.
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