It has been pointed out that the 'ears' are an extension of the screen so that amongst other uses, it eliminates using the screen for status info and looks pretty.
Other people though insist that the ears are in fact screen the the notch impinges their viewing as if the sensors are just there to annoy people, and look ugly.
Other people though insist that the ears are in fact screen the the notch impinges their viewing as if the sensors are just there to annoy people, and look ugly.