iPhone 18 Pro may get a Smaller Dynamic Island. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple is reportedly planning subtle yet meaningful design updates for its future devices including the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup and a next-generation iMac with an OLED display. Recent leaks suggest the company may refine its display design rather than opting for a drastic overhaul.
According to fresh leaks, Apple may reduce the size of the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro models instead of switching to a hole-punch cutout. The move comes as the company continues to face challenges in implementing under-display technology, which could delay the arrival of a completely full-screen iPhone.
A post by Weibo user Wang Tengxiao claims that the iPhone 18 Pro lineup will retain the pill-shaped cutout that houses the TrueDepth camera and Face ID system, but in a more compact form. Meanwhile, the standard iPhone 18 models are expected to remain unchanged.
Leaked images of a screen protector indicate that the cutout size could shrink to around 13.49mm, compared to approximately 20.76mm on current models. This reduction may be achieved by shifting certain Face ID components such as the flood illuminator, beneath the display while preserving overall functionality.
The latest report adds to earlier mixed claims, where some leaks suggested a hole-punch design while others pointed towards a smaller Dynamic Island. The current information supports a gradual design evolution rather than a complete shift.
Another tipster, Ice Universe, has suggested that the entire iPhone 18 lineup could adopt a smaller central cutout, while bezel sizes are expected to remain unchanged. However, this differs slightly from Wang’s claim, which limits the change to Pro models. Both sources agree that Apple is unlikely to introduce major design changes to the bezels.
The iPhone 18 Pro series, including the iPhone 18 Pro Max, is expected to feature Apple’s advanced 2nm A20 Pro chip. The devices could also pack batteries exceeding 5,000mAh and upgraded cameras with larger apertures for improved performance.
Apple is likely to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, alongside other models in the series. Additionally, the much-rumoured iPhone Fold could go on sale about a month after the launch event.
Separately, reports indicate that Apple is preparing to introduce an iMac with an OLED display, promising improved brightness and overall visual quality.
According to ZDNet Korea, Apple has asked suppliers such as Samsung Display and LG Display to develop 24-inch OLED panel samples for a future iMac model. These panels are expected to deliver up to 600 nits of brightness and around 218 pixels-per-inch (PPI).
For comparison, the current iMac features a 24-inch LCD panel with 500 nits brightness and the same 218 PPI.
Samsung Display is likely to be the first to respond, with plans to produce 220 PPI OLED samples using its Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) production lines. These samples are expected to be delivered to Apple in the second half of 2026.
This would mark a significant improvement over the 160 PPI QD-OLED panels currently used in monitors. Meanwhile, SEMES has reportedly shipped inkjet printing equipment to Samsung to support higher pixel density production.
LG Display is expected to follow Samsung with its own OLED samples. However, its panels may offer slightly lower brightness due to the use of colour filters instead of a quantum dot conversion layer. The company is said to be working on a new 5-stack OLED design, adding a green layer to enhance brightness. It is also developing “eLEAP” (internally called “fLEAP”) technology, which removes the need for Fine Metal Masks (FMM) and could be used in future Apple devices including the iMac and MacBook.
Apple is reportedly targeting a launch window between 2029 and 2030 for the OLED iMac. In the meantime, the existing iMac lineup is expected to receive a refresh with the M5 chip. The last update came in October 2024, when Apple introduced the M4 chip along with a 12MP Center Stage camera.
Answer. The iPhone 18 Pro may feature a smaller Dynamic Island cutout (~13.49mm), while bezels remain unchanged.
Answer. It is expected to include Apple’s 2nm A20 Pro chip, batteries over 5,000mAh, and upgraded cameras with larger apertures.
Answer. Apple is working on a 24-inch OLED iMac with up to 600 nits brightness and 218 PPI, targeting a launch between 2029 and 2030.
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