According to a recent leak shared on Chinese social media, Apple is testing a new “micro-transparent glass” layer, that would allow it to debut under-display Face ID in next year’s iPhone 18 Pro (via MacRumors ).

The leak originated from a Weibo account known as “Smart Pikachu,” which has a track record of accurate supply-chain disclosures related to smartphone hardware. The same source claims that the required suppliers are already ramping up preparations for what could become a major redesign of the front-facing display.

If the new design becomes a reality, the iPhone 18 Pro line may abandon the current pill-shaped cutout or “Dynamic Island” in favor of a much cleaner display. Under this configuration, the only visible disruption would be a small hole-punch for the selfie camera, likel

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