# 4 Upgrades The iPhone 18 Needs To Put Apple Ahead Of The Curve

> The iPhone is the most popular smartphone in the U. S. , accounting for over 60% of the smartphone market share, according to Statcounter.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2163282/iphone-18-upgrades-apple-needs/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f8be88c788d184dba1b284)
- **Published:** 2026-05-04
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #iphone #cameras #apple #ahead #curve #upgrades #according
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