Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro rumours keep circling one idea: a cleaner front screen without losing Face ID in the Latest Technology Updates cycle. Talk points to under-screen Face ID hardware plus a display upgrade that may help battery life. It is early, and leaks keep correcting other leaks, so the mood stays cautious still.
The Screen Gets Smarter, Not Just Bigger
Reports say Apple is testing under-screen infrared tech, so parts of the TrueDepth system sit under the panel, while a smaller visible cutout remains for the front camera and at least one Face ID camera. That means the Dynamic Island may shrink, not vanish. A MacRumors update on X summed up the rumour stack, here: MacRumors post.
More detail sits on MacRumors, and it notes the front-design reports still clash.
Renders and leak talk also keep circling September 2026 as the likely reveal window, with supply-chain chatter naming Samsung-linked under-screen components and a tighter Pro panel spec. It sounds plausible, still unconfirmed.
LTPO+ Could Be the Quiet Upgrade That Matters
A key detail is “LTPO+” display tech, reported as a step beyond current LTPO panels, potentially improving power efficiency. If it lands, always-on display behaviour and refresh-rate tuning could get tighter, so the phone wastes less power during idle moments.
The Dynamic Island Debate Is Still Alive
One report trail suggested a top-left camera hole, but newer chatter pushes back, leaning toward a centred, slimmer pill instead. Apple seems to be edging toward the long game: Face ID hidden, camera still visible, and the screen doing more work without looking busy.
