Apple is reportedly planning significant changes to the Dynamic Island feature, with major updates expected around the launch of its 20th anniversary iPhone. Although earlier rumors suggested the iPhone 17 models would feature a smaller Dynamic Island, new reports indicate that the pill-shaped notch will remain unchanged for now. 
Analysts and leakers, including the trusted Majin Bu, have pointed to the 20th anniversary iPhone as the real turning point for this feature.
Leaker Majin Bu, who has a strong track record of accurately predicting Apple’s unreleased products, shared insights into Apple’s plans for the Dynamic Island’s future. While nothing is set in stone, Bu’s timeline appears plausible given that the Dynamic Island has stayed the same since the iPhone 14 Pro models. As for the iPhone 17, there’s still little to know about the Air model’s dimensions and the camera specs of the Pro variants. Earlier speculations about a smaller Dynamic Island were dismissed, leaving us with a mystery.
Despite these unknowns, it’s clear that Apple is working on evolving the Dynamic Island. Some reports suggest changes to the UI, but the hardware itself is likely to stay consistent in the short term. There have also been rumors about Apple using metalens technology to shrink the Dynamic Island, but no updates have emerged on that front. It’s not unusual for Apple to change course on its plans, so it’s best to take these rumors with a grain of salt.
Majin Bu hints at a future where the Dynamic Island could become a more integrated and functional part of the user experience. While details are still under wraps, it’s possible that Apple is preparing for a major leap forward in how we interact with the iPhone. Whether these changes will come with the iPhone 17 or the much-anticipated 20th anniversary iPhone remains to be seen.
What we do know is that the front-facing cutout will likely get smaller over time, possibly disappearing altogether with the advent of in-display technology. The 20th anniversary iPhone is shaping up to be a groundbreaking device, with changes planned across the board, including a new Liquid Glass interface in iOS 26. The question remains: will Apple make the Dynamic Island smaller, or will it persist for another year or two before disappearing entirely?