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iPhone 18 Pro Leak Appears AI-Generated, Carrier Details Unreliable

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A Korean carrier, LGT Shop, has published details of the forthcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra range, but the information appears to be AI-generated and unreliable. The site explicitly states in translation that its images are AI-generated, not official Apple renders, though they are well done. Despite this, the leak remains live, unlike typical early disclosures that are quickly removed after Apple's intervention.

The listing includes inconsistent launch dates, suggesting pre-orders could open on September 18, 2026, or September 26, which conflicts with Apple’s usual pattern of opening pre-orders the Friday after an event. Apple typically avoids September 11 for events, and recent reports suggest it may shift pre-orders to Saturday instead, making the carrier’s Friday date less plausible. The site also mislabels models as "New i Phone Pro" and "New i Phone Pro Max" instead of the expected iPhone 18 Pro naming.

It lists four colors—silver/grey, wine red, white, and black—contradicting other leaks that claim only three colors will be offered, with sky blue consistently rumored. For the foldable iPhone Ultra, the carrier claims three colors (white, black, red), while others predict two. Storage options listed are 256GB and 512GB for both Ultra and Pro models, though Pro models usually offer 1TB or higher configurations.

The iPhone Ultra is priced at 3.49 million won (~$2,595 for 256GB, ~$2,900 for 512GB), adding to the speculation despite the leak’s questionable origin.