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The VergeArtificial IntelligenceBig TechComputingAperture ControliPhone 18 ProCamera Apps

The Halide camera app now offers full control of the iPhone 18 Pro’s aperture

By Andrew Liszewski · Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT

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A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the new iPhone 18 Pro's main camera . Halide isn't the first alternative to the native iOS camera app to add support for the new feature, but it offers more finite control over aperture settings than other third-party apps. The iOS camera app

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Comparative ClaimThe article positions Halide as superior without providing comparative measurements.

Technical JargonThe term is used without explanation, potentially to suggest technical sophistication.

Headline FramingThe headline exaggerates the claim made in the article, creating a mismatch.

Context

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Missing context

The article does not explain how the variable aperture works on the iPhone 18 Pro, what the two new photography looks are, or provide any performance data comparing Halide’s control to that of other apps.

Important context

Variable aperture is a new hardware feature on the iPhone 18 Pro, and third‑party camera apps are competing to provide users with more granular control over it.

Opinion vs. reporting

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The piece mixes factual reporting (the app update and new features) with evaluative language ("more finite control", "full control") that is not substantiated with data, leaning toward opinion.