Apple is reportedly taking steps to curb the spread of leaked video footage of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, which surfaced online after a cyberattack on Tata Electronics, one of its manufacturing partners in India. The leaked clips, which began appearing on X (formerly Twitter), allegedly show a silver-gray iPhone 18 Pro undergoing drop testing.
The videos depict a device with a more uniform rear design compared to the current iPhone 17 Pro’s two-tone aesthetic. Notably, the iPhone 18 Pro features the expected three-camera rear array, but the lenses seem to protrude more than those on the iPhone 17 Pro. Additionally, the Apple logo on the back of the device appears to have a reflective finish.
Initially, the clips were shared by an account under the handle @EvLeaks and were subsequently reposted by Ice Universe. However, these posts have since been removed by X for violating platform rules, and the @EvLeaks account has been suspended. Evan Blass, previously associated with the EvLeaks name, clarified that he is not connected to the new @EvLeaks account and indicated that Apple may have successfully managed to suppress leaks more effectively than competitors in the past.
It remains unclear whether the takedowns were initiated at Apple’s request, Tata’s request, or if the videos were later deemed to be fake. In China, Ice Universe claimed on Weibo that Apple had already prohibited the leaked data on Twitter. While Apple has not commented on the removals, the videos appeared credible based on descriptions from Reuters.
The leaked footage follows reports that Apple is concerned about confidential files stolen from Tata Electronics and circulated on the dark web. According to Reuters, these files included Apple-watermarked documents, component details, supplier information, codenames, and images of the iPhone 18 Pro during drop testing. Apple is currently investigating the incident and collaborating with Tata to enhance security measures.
Due to the sensitive nature of the content, we are refraining from sharing the videos or images. The rapid removal of the posts, if indeed instigated by Apple, suggests a more aggressive approach to managing leaks in light of this significant data breach. The authenticity of the videos will likely be clarified upon the official release of the iPhone 18 Pro, expected in September.
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