iPhone 17 Pro Max Again Rumored to Feature Smaller Dynamic Island Due to Face ID Change

Technology analyst Jeff Pu predicts that the iPhone 17 Pro Max, set to launch next year, will feature a smaller Dynamic Island. Pu has a good track record with Apple rumors and first shared this information in May. According to Pu, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will adopt a "metalens" for Face ID, resulting in a narrower Dynamic Island. This change is not expected to apply to the iPhone 17 Pro or other iPhone 17 models. A metalens is a thin and flat lens with microscopic patterns that can focus light more precisely than traditional curved lenses. Pu did not provide details on how Apple will use the metalens for Face ID or how it will result in a narrower Dynamic Island. Apple introduced the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro models in 2022 and it is also available on iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models. The iPhone 17 series is expected to be unveiled next September, and more information about the metalens may surface in the coming months. The Dynamic Island is a distinctive feature of high-end iPhone models, and its redesign could be a significant change for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Overall, Pu's prediction suggests that Apple is continuing to innovate and refine its iPhone design.