Apple may be ditching the top cutout on iPhones in favor of under-screen Face ID detectors to retain functionality while improving design.
Rumors suggest that iPhone 18 Pro models will feature under panel Face ID, eliminating the need for the pill-shaped cutout.
The shift to under-screen Face ID would require a small cutout for the front-facing camera, a notable design change for Apple.
Apple's patent for placing cameras behind an active display indicates long-term planning for this design evolution, likely to be seen in the iPhone 18 series around 2026.