Apple may be preparing to take a bold step toward its dream of a seamless, borderless iPhone screen, and it’s one that could shake up years of familiar design language. While nothing is official yet, a recent report points to a surprising change in the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, one that edges the device even closer to a truly all-screen future—and leaves the notch behind for good.
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A new hole-punch era may be coming
For those of us who remember the buzz around the iPhone X and its dramatic shift to Face ID and edge-to-edge display, it’s wild to think how much that notch became part of the phone’s identity. But if new leaks are accurate, Apple is ready to let it go. The iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a small camera hole in the top-left corner of the screen—an elegant step away from the current Dynamic Island cutout that debuted on more recent models.
This subtle design tweak may not sound like a revolution, but in the Apple universe, these details are everything. According to a person with direct knowledge of the development, the Pro and Pro Max models will only have this one camera opening, with the rest of the front sensors possibly hidden under the display or moved elsewhere.
One step closer to a truly edge-to-edge iPhone
Apple’s been chasing the holy grail of a true full-screen phone for years. First came the removal of the home button. Then came Face ID, followed by the Dynamic Island that, while more interactive, still left a visual interruption on the screen. Now, it seems Apple is getting serious about pushing everything out of sight.
Interestingly, two sources involved in the project told The Information that Apple is already working on a future iPhone—possibly for 2027, the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone—that would hide the front camera entirely under the screen. That would mark the ultimate realization of Apple’s minimalist vision.
A subtle but symbolic design change
To the average user, a move from a notch to a punch-hole might not seem like headline news. But for those of us who follow Apple’s design philosophy (and love obsessing over display symmetry), it’s a big deal. It’s also a sign of how Apple continues to evolve its devices slowly but deliberately, rather than chasing trends like some of its competitors.
Personally, I remember when the iPhone X first landed in my hands—Face ID felt like magic, and the notch was just a part of that futuristic look. Seeing it gradually disappear feels like watching a chapter close in real time.
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If Apple sticks to its usual schedule, the iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled in September 2026. And if this redesign is confirmed, it could dominate headlines—not just for the cosmetic shift, but for what it represents: a more mature, refined take on the smartphone screen.
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It’s not quite the end of the notch era yet, but the writing is on the wall. Apple seems determined to turn the iPhone into an uninterrupted pane of glass, and this change may be the clearest signal yet that it’s getting close.