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India Today
14-05-2025
- India Today
iPhone 18 Pro will feature under display FaceID, hints new leak
The iPhone 18 pro might feature a punch-hole camera cut-out. According to multiple reports, Apple is working on its under-display Face ID technology that will remove the current Face ID sensor—currently housed alongside the selfie camera in the pill-shaped notch. This means that future iPhones may feature a punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera and offer more usable display area. And if reports are to be believed, this change could debut with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max—models expected to arrive in analyst Ross Young, in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), revealed that Apple is planning to introduce its under-panel Face ID with the 2026 iPhones. 'At the SID Business Conference today, OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander confirmed that they expect phones with under-panel Face ID using their materials to be available for sale in 2026. This suggests that iPhone 18 Pro models will have under-panel Face ID, with other brands and models to follow,' he wrote. Meanwhile, Young also notes that Apple is also working on under-display selfie camera. However, this feature is reportedly still under-development. His report builds on earlier reports, such as one from The Information's Wayne Ma, which suggested that Apple is testing a new display setup where only the selfie camera will be visible through a small hole in the top-left corner of the screen. If accurate, this would represent the most significant front-facing design change since the introduction of the notch with the iPhone than Android phones advertisementThe idea of a punch-hole camera cut-out is certainly not new and, in fact, has been picked as a sore point by Android users to mock iPhone users. However, reports suggest that if Apple introduces under-display Face ID, the technology may be better than Android counterparts in both functionality and security. What makes Apple being late to this upgrade however is said to be the company's aim to achieve perfection. Apple is known for scrapping features that do not meet its stringent quality standards, particularly when user security and privacy are involved. As a result, the technology may be delayed if it fails to meet Apple's benchmarks. And a similar situation is said to be happening with the under-display Face-ID. According to reports, while many Android manufacturers have long implemented under-display fingerprint sensors and 2D face recognition, Apple's Face ID could be more sophisticated and secure due possible use of 3D sensors and dot has also filed multiple patents Adding weight to these rumours are recent Apple patent filings that outline a method for embedding biometric sensors—such as those used for Face ID—beneath the screen. These patents describe how Apple aims to maintain the accuracy of facial recognition by using specialised display layers that allow infrared light to pass through while preserving image quality. While Apple files hundreds of patents each year—and not all result in commercial products—they often offer a glimpse into the company's development priorities. More on iPhone 18 Pro Beyond the visual redesign, the iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to include a host of under-the-hood upgrades. Reports suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max may feature a variable aperture camera system, allowing it to adapt to different lighting conditions and significantly improve low-light photography. At the core of these devices is expected to be the new A20 chip, likely to be manufactured using TSMC's third-generation 3nm process. Must Watch
Digital Trends
14-05-2025
- Digital Trends
iPhone 18 Pro once again tipped for a significant design change
Apple is famous for the sleek, minimal design of its products, but sometimes functionality has to trump minimalism. That's been the case with the iPhone's Face ID system, which provides a very convenient and hands-free way to unlock your phone just by looking at it, but which requires a pill-shaped cutout at the top of the screen to work. Now, though, it's looking like Apple may ditch the cutout but keep the Face ID unlock option by using detectors placed beneath the screen instead. This under-screen Face ID option would mean that only a small cutout would be required in one corner of the screen for the front-facing camera, so the pill cutout could be removed. Recommended Videos The latest info comes from Ross Young, VP at Counterpoint Research, who wrote on X about an announcement at the Society for Information Display conference this week: 'At the SID Business Conference today, OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander confirmed that they expect phones with under panel Face ID using their materials to be available for sale in 2026,' Young wrote. 'This suggests that iPhone 18 Pro models will have under panel Face ID with other brands and models to follow…' Rumors about the switch to under-screen Face ID have been growing in recent weeks, with previous info on the iPhone 18 Pro also suggesting that this could be the case. However, it would be a technical challenge for Apple to pull this off, as a front-facing camera can easily create a 3D map of someone's face using infrared dots, but this is much harder to do when the infrared signals have to pass through a OLED panel with high pixel density like that used on iPhones. Apple did secure a patent last year for the placement of cameras behind an active display, suggesting that the company has been working on this change for some time. However, due to the significant amount of redesign work this would necessitate, it won't be seen in the upcoming iPhone 17 series which is set to be released later this year. Instead, it is most likely to be a part of the plans for the iPhone 18 series, which is expected to be released in 2026.
Tom's Guide
14-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
Forget iPhone 17 — iPhone 18 Pro could have this long-awaited Face ID feature
We haven't seen the iPhone 17 yet, not officially anyway, but we have already been hearing rumors about what the iPhone 18 might have to offer next year. And the latest tidbit suggests one long-running rumor may finally come to pass on iPhone 18 Pro. According to display analyst Ross Young, who has a solid track record with display-related leaks, we could see the iPhone 18 Pro sport an under-display Face ID system. According to a recent Young tweet, OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander claimed that "they expect phones with under panel Face ID using their materials to be available for sale in 2026." Young added this suggests under-display Face ID could be coming to iPhone 18 Pro — followed by other phones in the future. At the SID Business Conference today, OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander confirmed that they expect phones with under panel Face ID using their materials to be available for sale in 2026. This suggests that iPhone 18 Pro models will have under panel Face ID with other brands and…May 14, 2025 This is far from the first time we've heard reports about this. Earlier this month, a report from The Information claimed that under-display Face ID was coming to iPhone 18 Pro. While another rumor from Digital Chat Station claimed that there could be under display camera tech on iPhone 18 Pro series. It's unclear whether they counted Face ID as camera tech, but either way it would mean slightly more room on the display. While Face ID tech could be vanishing by next year, word is that Apple plans to go even further. The 20th anniversary iPhone 20 is expected to have a full-screen edge-to-edge display with absolutely no cutouts, notches, pills or otherwise to speak of. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. If the iPhone X was anything to go by, the iPhone 20 will likely be the template for all flagship iPhones going forward. So while the iPhone 18 may still have a holepunch for the selfie camera, the rumors suggest that won't be sticking around for much longer either. I just hope that Apple can figure out how to make an under display camera work without compromising too much on quality. While the hidden selfie cameras are nothing new, the fact they're nowhere close to being as good as an uncovered camera has always been a problem. If Apple can nail that, then it could bring in a whole new era of full-screen phones.
Phone Arena
14-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Another iPhone 18 Pro leak fuels the most anticipated display upgrade yet
iPhone 16 Pro Max. | Image Credit - PhoneArena Yet another rumor corroborates the recent info that a major upgrade to the iPhone 18 Pro's display that Apple may be planning. The iPhone 17 series is not even out yet; however, rumors about next year's iPhone 18 series have already started showing up. Now, a reputable tipster is corroborating an earlier report about the iPhone 18 Pro models potentially upgrading a key display feature... Face ID. Ross Young has previously said that the 2026 Pro-branded iPhones may feature under-display Face ID sensors. Then, a week and a half ago, we had a report from The Information claiming the iPhone 18 Pro models may only come with a punch-hole for the selfie camera, while the Face ID sensors will be hidden under the display, therefore no pill-shaped cutouts or notches. This time, Young brings even more corroborating sources for this claim. Young says that during the SID Business Conference, OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander confirmed phones with under-panel Face ID featuring their materials may be available for sale next year. This obviously corroborates earlier rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro's Face ID. At the SID Business Conference today, OTI Lumionics CEO Michael Helander confirmed that they expect phones with under panel Face ID using their materials to be available for sale in 2026. This suggests that iPhone 18 Pro models will have under panel Face ID with other brands and… — Ross Young (@DSCCRoss) May 14, 2025 Of course, this information is far from confirmed yet. The thing is, we are far from certain even for the iPhone 17 Pro's major redesign that's been circulating around in the past for months. But despite this, Young is often accurate enough when it comes to Apple (and other) leaks. It is also not certain whether the Dynamic Island feature will be discontinued or will continue to be a thing in the iPhone 18 despite the lack of a pill-shaped Face ID section. The Dynamic Island is a clever way to take advantage of that space in the display and make it more useful. My two cents on this is that it may not be needed if there's no pill-shaped cutout to complement (or make less annoying to look at). The iPhone 18 series is set to be unveiled in September 2026. Meanwhile, we've also heard that Apple may be shifting the way it introduces new iPhones, potentially changing to two events a year, instead of just one. If this rumor is accurate, this would mean that in September 2026, we may only see the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, with the base iPhone 18 and Air model scheduled for the spring of 2027. Apple is also reportedly planning its first foldable iPhone sometime in the end of 2026 or early 2027. At least judging by all the rumors, there are exciting things to look forward to from Apple. In the meantime, Apple's main competitor, Samsung, has recently revealed the Galaxy S25 Edge, a thin beauty that's plenty expensive. It is supposed to rival the iPhone 17 Air, although this phone's existence is only rumored so far. Samsung is also busy aiming (reportedly) for the world's thinnest foldable title with the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and playing around with a concept for a tri-foldable device as well. Times are interesting, alright!
