Another Apple rumor claims an updated Dynamic Island is coming soon

With the iPhone 17 series set to launch next week, a new rumor has dropped to spill details about an upcoming hardware change. If it turns out to be true, we'll see a smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 17 Pro models.

A social media user (@that_one_g3) shared images on X (via MacRumors), claiming the Dynamic Island on Pro models will shrink to 1.5cm, down from 2cm on the iPhone 16 Pro.

The user claims to work for a company that makes iPhone screen protectors. However, their information should be taken with a grain of salt, given the lack of proven leaks and rumors in the past.

Dynamic Island has been around since the iPhone 14 Pro launched in 2022, a replacement for the traditional notch in previous iPhone models. In addition to hiding Face ID hardware and giving you more screen, Apple has also built its UI around Dynamic Island with fancy animations.

You can check and interact with notifications and current activities, such as AirDrop progress, Voice Memo recording, and directions on Maps. On iOS 18, the Dynamic Island offers several customization options when you turn on the flashlight.

That said, it's not the first time that rumors about a smaller Dynamic Island for the iPhone 17 Pro models have appeared online. Last year, analyst Jeff Pu speculated that the iPhone 17 Pro Max would feature a smaller and narrower Dynamic Island.

Apple could use a "metalens" to cram the Face ID hardware into a compact Dynamic Island, according to the analyst, who updated their stance earlier this year and said that all iPhone 17 models will get the hardware update.

In another report, a reliable Chinese leaker said that the iPhone 17 Pro Max will get a smaller Dynamix Island. However, a contradiction came from known Apple analyst Ming Chi-Kuo, who expects that the Dynamic Island might remain "largely unchanged" in 2025.

Apple has already circulated the invitation for its 'Awe Dropping' event on September 9, where the Cupertino giant is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 Air and newer versions of Apple Watch Ultra and SE.

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Posted Saturday 6 September 2025 at 3:27 am AEST (my time).

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