Overview
- A Korean supply‑chain report cited by Republic World says prototype production of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro began Thursday, with coffee and purple also under evaluation and final selections contingent on color consistency in manufacturing.
- Display leaks describe trials of under‑display Face ID or a smaller front cutout, with analysts split on whether the Dynamic Island will be fully removed in 2026.
- Camera rumors point to Samsung’s new three‑layer stacked image sensor for Apple’s 2026 phones and Apple testing a variable aperture on the main camera, a move also backed by analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo.
- Reports expect an A20 Pro chip using CoWoS packaging to bolster on‑device AI performance, alongside development of Apple’s in‑house C2 5G modem to lessen reliance on Qualcomm.
- Other tests reportedly include revising the Camera Control button to pressure‑only input, a transparent or translucent back with a horizontal DECO module, and a possible two‑phase rollout that would separate Pro models from base models.