Verizon’s AI Assistant Allegedly Provides Incorrect iPhone 18 Pro Specifications Before Apple Event

The article discusses a purported leak of iPhone 18 Pro details through Verizon’s AI chat assistant, which was shared with MacRumors by an X user. The screenshots, dated September 8, 2026, show the AI assistant providing specific information about the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, including camera specifications, pricing, and color options. However, several details in the leak appear inconsistent with known information. For instance, the pricing ($1,099.99 for the Pro and $1,199.99 for the Pro Max) matches the current iPhone 17 Pro prices, which contradicts analyst expectations of higher prices for the 18 Pro. The color names mentioned (Titanium Gray, Titanium White, Titanium Black) are similar to those used for the iPhone 15 Pro, not the recently leaked Dark Cherry, Silver, and Sky Blue. The article notes that AI chatbots are known to hallucinate plausible but false information, and Verizon has since confirmed that the leak is untrue. The article also mentions that the AI assistant’s claims about camera features, display sizes, and battery life are plausible but should be treated with skepticism due to the lack of independent verification. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for caution when evaluating such leaks, as they often stem from outdated or incorrect data rather than genuine information. The timing of the leak, just hours before Apple’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ event, adds to the intrigue but does not validate the claims. The article also references related stories about the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro event and other Apple product announcements.