We have previously heard conflicting reports surrounding the Dynamic Island of the iPhone 17 models, with some suggesting that it will be smaller than the current models. However, throughout the year, we have also heard various analysts and publications point out that the pill-shaped notch will remain the same, as Apple plans to introduce drastic changes with the 20th anniversary iPhone. A leaker has now shared details on Apple’s future plans for the Dynamic Island and when we might potentially see them in action.

Leaker claims Apple is working on future Dynamic Island changes beyond iPhone 17, with bigger plans for 20th anniversary iPhone

Leaker Majin Bu has shared accurate details in the past related to Apple’s unreleased products, and while he is quite credible, Apple’s future prospects are always uncertain. However, the general time frame speculated in Bu’s interview is pretty plausible, considering the Dynamic Island has remained the same since its launch with the iPhone 14 Pro models. The iPhone 17 lineup has kept a lot of mystery alive with little to no concrete details on the dimensions of the Air model and camera specifications of the Pro iPhones.

It was speculated earlier that the iPhone 17 Pro models would feature a smaller Dynamic Island, but conflicting reports brought down the rumors, suggesting it will remain the same as it is. The company could make certain changes related to the UI, but from a hardware standpoint, the cutout will remain the same. Earlier, it was also coined that the technology giant would use metalens to shrink the size of the Dynamic Island, but there was no update to the story. Apple has retracted its decisions in the past, so everything that we know about the device could be true or false, depending on the rumor. Adding more uncertainty to the table, Majin Bu gives us a sneak peek at what users should be looking forward to.

I can reveal that the Dynamic Island is set for a significant evolution in the coming years. Apple appears committed to making it more functional and integrated, turning it into a key element of the user experience. This development could mark a step forward in device interaction, but for now, I’ll keep further details under wraps. Stay tuned to see how this innovation unfolds.

From what we can infer, the leaker gives no intrinsic details regarding a smaller Dynamic Island for the iPhone 17 or the Pro models, but he does state that the company is potentially working on bigger changes, or smaller changes, as far as the Dynamic Island is concerned. What we do know is that the front-facing cutout is destined to get smaller and eventually disappear with in-display technology; what we do not know is when. The 20th anniversary iPhone will be an interesting device as the company would be looking to completely alter the basics, with changes made throughout. The Liquid Glass interface of iOS 26 is just a teaser of what it could feel like.

Do you want Apple to make the Dynamic Island smaller, keep it for another year or two, or eradicate it altogether? Share your views in the comments.