Overview
- On Thursday, May 21, multiple tech outlets relayed Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station’s claim that Apple has moved into evaluation or mass‑production testing of a quad‑curved OLED for next‑year’s Pro models.
- The leaks say the screen would wrap around all four edges while Face ID hardware is hidden beneath the glass, leaving either a tiny hole‑punch or no visible front‑camera cutout.
- These details come from leak posts and supply‑chain reporting and have not been confirmed by Apple, so design, naming and timing remain provisional.
- Industry sources and analysts warn Samsung Display and other suppliers face technical hurdles such as edge distortion and low panel yields and that hiding the selfie camera under glass could harm image quality.
- Apple is still expected to ship an iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September 2026 with iterative upgrades, and the market should watch for official word, price signals, and any shift to the 2027 launch plan.