Apple is reportedly testing a 'deep red' color option for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, according to the latest 9to5Mac Daily podcast. The color testing comes as Apple continues development of its next-generation smartphone lineup, though the company's rumored foldable iPhone may skip this color variant entirely.

Beyond color options, Apple is planning an M5-based Private Cloud Compute architecture to enhance its Apple Intelligence capabilities. This move signals Apple's continued investment in on-device AI processing while maintaining privacy through secure cloud infrastructure. The company's AI strategy appears to be gaining traction, with recent iPhone sales hitting records.

Two factors drove those record iPhone sales, and both were surprisingly orange-themed - likely referring to new color options or marketing campaigns. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed he personally approached Tim Cook to discuss the "wellbeing of teens and kids" across their platforms. This unusual direct outreach between tech rivals highlights growing concerns about youth mental health and social media's impact.