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After Apple made significant changes to the back of the iPhone with the 17 Pro, multiple rumors indicate the company is working on a refreshed front design for the iPhone.
According to YouTuber Jon Prosser, the Dynamic Island will shift from the center of the display to the top-left of the screen with the iPhone 18 Pro. Additionally, Apple is expected to replace the pill-shaped cutout for the selfie camera and Face ID sensors with a punch-hole camera and an under-display Face ID sensor.
(Credit: Jon Prosser via YouTube)The Information reported the same last month, and Korean outlet ETNews also backed the claim this week, adding that the new LTPO+ display panel for the iPhone 18 Pro will be developed collaboratively by LG and Samsung.
The punch-hole cutout won’t kill the functionality of the Dynamic Island, according to leakers Prosser and ShrimpApplePro. They say the Island may shrink in size, but will continue to pop notifications and other app controls. Notably, Prosser is already being sued by Apple for his iOS 26 leaks.
As part of the design refresh, Apple could also try new colors. Prosser says Apple is testing three new variants: burgundy, brown, and purple. Samsung, meanwhile, is also rumored to be exploring a purple variant for its flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The only other major iPhone 18 Pro rumor we have heard is about satellite connectivity. Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to go beyond Emergency SOS and allow users to use navigation tools or send photos without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
These are all early rumors, and we suggest taking them with a grain of salt. We’ll find out whether they hold at Apple’s fall event this year, which is expected to unveil just three phones: the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone.