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Rumor: Apple Has Prototyped a 6.7-Inch iPhone Without a Notch, Face ID Housed in Upper Bezel Instead
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Lol haven't we all been doing that the last few years
The notch was (And Still is) never a problem for me. But this would be a much cleaner look. But still, this is just concept art, I’ll believe it when I see it. But I’m still on board looking at the 5.4 purported iPhone debuting in 2020.
This concept is already 3-5 years old. It only matters if the miniaturized components necessary are available in the quantity Apple needs.
The notch doesn't really bother me, but if they managed to keep the bezel small on the top and still have FaceID it would be great!
Not sure it will be a 2020 release though, they don't seem to have problems with the notch so they may save this new design for a future phone as next year the big news will be 5G and maybe a new design similar to the iPad Pro. Once they'll get rid of the notch they won't be able to change the design much, so 2020 seems to early to me from a marketing perspective.
Not sure it will be a 2020 release though, they don't seem to have problems with the notch so they may save this new design for a future phone as next year the big news will be 5G and maybe a new design similar to the iPad Pro. Once they'll get rid of the notch they won't be able to change the design much, so 2020 seems to early to me from a marketing perspective.
It would be nice if they did but it wouldn't bother me if they didn't because I don't even notice the notch when I'm using my iPhone. It would be nice not to read any more notch posts.
How about and iPhone 8 sized phone, but with a full screen display.
Even the iPhone X screen is annoying to use with one hand.
Even the iPhone X screen is annoying to use with one hand.
This could make cases a bit tricky with the thin bezel to give proper coverage but still expose the cameras.
I just purchased my Pro Max and I don’t mind the notch. On my iPad Pro, I use a tempered glass screen protector and the size of the notch is WAY smaller, or give the illusion that it’s smaller. I won’t be upgrading my phone until 2022ish, so props to Apple for finding ways to improve their products.
Hopefully this technology makes its way onto the Mac lineup because it makes FAR more sense to include Face ID on them.
Hopefully this technology makes its way onto the Mac lineup because it makes FAR more sense to include Face ID on them.
agreed. buying the xs was the best calculated decision.
If Apple does this along with going back to flat edges like the 4S, they are going to sell so many 2020 iPhones they won’t be able to make enough of them.
I agree and I actually like the notch. Always have. I like that it something that stood out, and I liked the fact it was always there for functional reasons. But I also love the rendering above of a notchless iPhone. For me, whether or not they keep the watch, Apple design is a win-win. No whining here.
They should have had this design since the X.
Can't wait to say goodbye to the eyesore that is the notch
If true and it’s implemented in 2020, I will go all out on a Pro Max version of the next iPhone.