So, I've been following the buzz around the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, and it seems like the Dynamic Island is getting a makeover. We've all gotten used to that little pill-shaped cutout at the top of the screen, right? Well, rumor has it that Apple is planning to shrink it down even further.

According to a leaker, the new measurements for the Dynamic Island have surfaced. Now, these measurements refer to the standard, everyday size you see when your iPhone screen is on. That includes all those extra black pixels that surround the actual Face ID sensors and the front-facing camera. Of course, as you already know, the Dynamic Island expands temporarily to display Live Activities and other info.

I remember reading a report that suggested the iPhone 18 Pro models might even feature under-screen Face ID. That would mean only a simple hole-punch camera at the top, ditching the pill-shaped cutout altogether. I was really excited about that possibility, I have to say.

However, it sounds like Apple is taking a more gradual approach. Apparently, only the flood illuminator for Face ID will be moved under the screen this year. That means they can shrink the pill, but not eliminate it entirely. It's a bit of a bummer, but I guess progress takes time. I think that Apple is doing the right play, since they are known for delivering polished features.

Display industry expert Ross Young, who has a solid track record in the past, believes the smaller Dynamic Island design will stick around until at least 2027. So, it could be a few more years before we see a truly seamless, notch-free iPhone display.

While we are at it, "Ice Universe" has leaked reliable iPhone dimensions in the past, lending them some credibility in the iPhone leaker arena. Still, it's important to remember that even the best leakers aren't always 100% accurate. So, take all this with a grain of salt.

If everything goes according to plan, Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro models sometime in September. I'm definitely eager to see what they've been working on.