India, Sept. 4 -- Apple is preparing to launch its next major iPhone series, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to headline the September event. For buyers in Melbourne, the launch will happen in the early hours of September 10 because of the time difference between California and Australia.

Apple has officially scheduled its event for September 9 in Cupertino, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max specifications, Australian pricing, and pre-order details remain unconfirmed.

The latest reports point to several upgrades, including Apple's new A20 Pro chip, a smaller Dynamic Island, a larger battery and a possible variable-aperture main camera. The Pro Max could also become thicker to accommodate the larger battery and upgraded camera hardware.

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