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iPhone 18 Pro: Dynamic Island Returns Amid Design Changes

1/20/2026

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A leak from Instant Digital, supported by Ross Young, display analyst, says the iPhone 18 Pro front panel keeps a centered Dynamic Island, with only the infrared flood illuminator moving under the display.
The leak contradicts Wayne Ma's earlier report of a top-left hole-punch camera and removal of Dynamic Island.
The Dynamic Island persists in a reduced form.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.

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Story summary

A leak from Instant Digital, supported by Ross Young, display analyst, says the iPhone 18 Pro front panel keeps a centered Dynamic Island, with only the infrared flood illuminator moving under the display.
The leak contradicts Wayne Ma's earlier report of a top-left hole-punch camera and removal of Dynamic Island.
The Dynamic Island persists in a reduced form.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro models in September.