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Early testers praise Apple’s iPhone Ultra for its pocket-sized footprint, nearly iPad mini inner display, and a refined hinge, with the camera viewfinder also getting praise. However, the device lacks a telephoto lens and Face ID, which could deter some buyers at an expected $2,000 price and may push upgrades toward the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Tom's Guide argues that Apple's expected foldable iPhone Ultra will trade some flagship features for the novelty of a foldable form factor, notably a missing telephoto lens (relying on the main camera with digital zoom) and the absence of Face ID, potentially replaced by Touch ID. With a rumored price north of $2,000, the Ultra may underdeliver on core camera and biometric capabilities compared with the iPhone 18 Pro/Max, prompting questions about whether the premium is worth it.
The guide explains built-in iOS/iPadOS options to hide apps, such as long-pressing an app and choosing Require Face ID or Hide and Require Face ID to either lock the app or remove it from the Home Screen. Hidden apps live in the App Library’s Hidden folder and require authentication to view, but traces remain in Settings (Hidden Apps, Activity, Battery usage) and App Store purchase history. Unhiding is possible by selecting Don’t Require Face ID, then re-adding the app via Spotlight. Additional controls like Screen Time, Downtime, Content & Privacy Restrictions, and adjusting notifications or search can further limit visibility. The article notes that hiding isn’t foolproof and recommends broader protections for security, such as Stolen Device Protection.
Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone Ultra is rumored to skip Face ID in favor of Touch ID integrated into the power button. Leaks suggest the decision stems from the phone’s extreme thinness and the need to accommodate two displays, which would require duplicate Face ID components; Touch ID avoids this trade‑off and frees space for other components.
Apple reportedly aimed to launch an iPhone 20 Pro next year to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th anniversary, featuring a bezel-free, notchless, potentially buttonless edge-to-edge display and even a foldable design. However, hardware limits—particularly around under‑display cameras and under‑display Face ID—along with crease issues on prototypes—are throwing the plan into doubt, and Apple may have to scale back, delay, or even abandon the ambitious features for the 20th anniversary launch.
Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station says Apple is weighing two iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island options—retaining the current screen mold or introducing a smaller “Mini Dynamic Island” with the Face ID receiver/transmitter beneath the display—driven by supply-chain feedback; earlier rumors had suggested a much smaller Dynamic Island, with a fall launch expected alongside a foldable iPhone.
Bloomberg and multiple leaks say the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will keep a smaller Dynamic Island rather than removing it, with the Face ID dot illuminator moved under the display and camera miniaturization likely; a fully cutout-free iPhone is not expected until the 2027 20th-anniversary model.
iOS 26.4 will enable Stolen Device Protection by default for all iPhones, requiring biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) for sensitive actions and adding a one-hour security delay for others. A familiar-location option can disable protection there. The feature, first introduced in 2023, is currently in developer beta with a public beta and a spring release planned.
Rumors for the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max suggest partially under‑screen Face ID with a narrower Dynamic Island, 6.3"/6.9" displays in a plateau housing three rear cameras, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, redesigned Camera Control button, MagSafe/Ceramic Shield tweaks, Apple‑made 5G/LTE modem and Wi‑Fi 7/Bluetooth/Thread, satellite web browsing, potential new colors (burgundy/brown/purple), and a slightly thicker Pro Max for a larger battery.
Samsung is reportedly equipping the Galaxy S27 Ultra with Polar ID, a polarization-based facial recognition that works without a traditional depth-sensing cutout. The system unlocks in about 180 milliseconds—on par with Apple's Face ID—while shrinking the hardware stack by roughly 50% and preserving the front punch-hole design. Polar ID is designed to be harder to spoof (polarization differs between skin and other materials), less sensitive to lighting, and potentially cheaper to produce, which could broaden access to advanced biometric security on future Samsung devices.
A circulating rumor suggests the iPhone Air 2 could add a second 48MP ultrawide camera alongside the main lens, made possible by a thinner customized Face ID. Space constraints may preclude a periscope telephoto, with a Spring 2027 launch floated and possible Face ID integration in MacBooks, not tied to an iPhone 18 release.
A new leak says Apple will address the iPhone Air’s camera shortcomings by adding an ultra-wide rear camera in the Air 2, possible by slimming Face ID components to fit; the report notes space constraints and hints the upgrade could influence future foldables and potentially improve the current model’s reception.
Rumors that the iPhone 18 Pro would put the front camera on the far left are said to be misinformation; leaker Instant Digital suggests the infrared Face ID sensor could move under the display on the left, not the front camera. There’s no confirmed left-side camera, and while under-display tech is a long-term goal (potentially by 2027), the Dynamic Island isn’t going away anytime soon.
A new leak suggests the iPhone 18 Pro will keep a centered Face ID layout with a smaller, pill-shaped Dynamic Island. The infrared flood illuminator may move under the display in the top-left, while the dot projector and infrared camera stay centered inside the reduced Dynamic Island and the selfie camera remains. This counters earlier talk of a top-left hole-punch camera, with September expected for the unveiling and corroboration from ShrimpApplePro.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will adopt under-screen Face ID using Samsung infrared tech and an LTPO+ display, potentially shrinking the Dynamic Island and moving the front camera; details remain speculative ahead of a September launch.