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Bloomberg and multiple leaks say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will keep a smaller Dynamic Island rather than removing it, with the Face ID dot illuminator moved under the display and camera miniaturization likely; a fully cutout-free iPhone is not expected until the 2027 20th-anniversary model.
iOS 26.4 will enable Stolen Device Protection by default for all iPhones, requiring biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) for sensitive actions and adding a one-hour security delay for others. A familiar-location option can disable protection there. The feature, first introduced in 2023, is currently in developer beta with a public beta and a spring release planned.
Rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max suggest partially under‑screen Face ID with a narrower Dynamic Island, 6.3"/6.9" displays in a plateau housing three rear cameras, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, redesigned Camera Control button, MagSafe/Ceramic Shield tweaks, Apple‑made 5G/LTE modem and Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth/Thread, satellite web browsing, potential new colors (burgundy/brown/purple), and a slightly thicker Pro Max for a larger battery.
Samsung is reportedly equipping the Galaxy S27 Ultra with Polar ID, a polarization-based facial recognition that works without a traditional depth-sensing cutout. The system unlocks in about 180 milliseconds—on par with Apple's Face ID—while shrinking the hardware stack by roughly 50% and preserving the front punch-hole design. Polar ID is designed to be harder to spoof (polarization differs between skin and other materials), less sensitive to lighting, and potentially cheaper to produce, which could broaden access to advanced biometric security on future Samsung devices.
A circulating rumor suggests the iPhone Air 2 could add a second 48MP ultrawide camera alongside the main lens, made possible by a thinner customized Face ID. Space constraints may preclude a periscope telephoto, with a Spring 2027 launch floated and possible Face ID integration in MacBooks, not tied to an iPhone 18 release.
A new leak says Apple will address the iPhone Air’s camera shortcomings by adding an ultra-wide rear camera in the Air 2, possible by slimming Face ID components to fit; the report notes space constraints and hints the upgrade could influence future foldables and potentially improve the current model’s reception.
Rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro would put the front camera on the far left are said to be misinformation; leaker Instant Digital suggests the infrared Face ID sensor could move under the display on the left, not the front camera. There’s no confirmed left-side camera, and while under-display tech is a long-term goal (potentially by 2027), the Dynamic Island isn’t going away anytime soon.
A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro will keep a centered Face ID layout with a smaller, pill-shaped Dynamic Island. The infrared flood illuminator may move under the display in the top-left, while the dot projector and infrared camera stay centered inside the reduced Dynamic Island and the selfie camera remains. This counters earlier talk of a top-left hole-punch camera, with September expected for the unveiling and corroboration from ShrimpApplePro.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will adopt under-screen Face ID using Samsung infrared tech and an LTPO+ display, potentially shrinking the Dynamic Island and moving the front camera; details remain speculative ahead of a September launch.
Rumors suggest Apple is testing an iPhone 18 Pro prototype with a corner punch-hole front camera and Face ID components moved behind the OLED, signaling a push toward a full-screen design; it's unclear if this variant will enter mass production, and multiple prototypes are likely in development.
Former Apple engineers have launched Lyte, a startup developing perception technology to improve robot vision and safety, with their flagship product LyteVision offering integrated sensors for better sensing and decision-making in robotics, backed by $107 million in funding and industry recognition.
A rumor suggests that Apple's upcoming iPhone Fold will replace Face ID with a side-mounted Touch ID button to improve usability for foldable designs and reduce costs, with the device featuring punch-hole cameras and a crease-free display expected in 2027.
The upcoming foldable iPhone, expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18, will not feature Face ID due to space constraints and is likely to include Touch ID integrated into the side-mounted power button, with a design that is wider when unfolded to resemble an iPad-like experience, though it may appear stubby when folded.
A new report leaks features of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, including the innovative under-screen Face ID technology, suggesting significant advancements in Apple's smartphone design.
Apple is planning to introduce an all-screen iPhone by 2027, featuring under-screen camera technology, foldable design, and under-screen Face ID, with prototypes expected to debut in upcoming models like the iPhone 18 Pro, marking a significant technological advancement in smartphone design.