Overview
- Chinese leaker Smart Pikachu claims Apple is evaluating a spliced micro‑transparent glass area to allow the TrueDepth system to operate under the screen.
- MacRumors and Android Headlines report that related suppliers are accelerating preparations for potential production materials.
- If the approach is adopted, Face ID could be hidden under the panel while the selfie camera remains a small hole‑punch, avoiding today’s full Dynamic Island.
- Reporting and analyst commentary differ on whether the Dynamic Island will vanish or simply shrink on iPhone 18 Pro.
- Details remain unconfirmed, with rumors pointing to Pro models in 2026 and non‑Pro variants in early 2027, and Apple has not commented.