Trending Now - Iphone 19 Pro Expected to Feature Innovative Quad-curved Design
WHO:
9to5Mac - Analyst Jeff Pu reported on Apple's iPhone plans.
MacRumors - Digital Chat Station, a leaker based in China, provided information about the iPhone 19 Pro.
WHAT:
9to5Mac - The iPhone 19 Pro and Pro Max are expected to feature a quad-curved display with a bezel-free appearance and under-display Face ID, leaving only a hole-punch cutout or no cutout at all.
MacRumors - The iPhone 19 Pro prototype is currently in evaluation testing and has a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera, with Face ID hidden under the display.
MacRumors - Apple is reportedly facing challenges in hiding the front-facing camera under the display without degrading quality, particularly with the selfie camera being the most difficult to conceal.
9to5Mac - The iPhone 19 Pro and Pro Max are rumored to feature a quad-curved display and under-display Face ID.
MacRumors - The iPhone 19 Pro prototype is currently in evaluation testing and has a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera, with Face ID hidden under the display.
WHERE:
MacRumors - Digital Chat Station is based in China.
WHEN:
9to5Mac - The new design for the iPhone 19 Pro models is expected to be released in 2027.
9to5Mac - The iPhone's 20th anniversary is next year.
WHY:
9to5Mac - The new design is intended to celebrate the iPhone's 20th anniversary.
MacRumors - Apple aims to differentiate the iPhone 19 Pro models from a rumored commemorative model.
HOW:
MacRumors - Digital Chat Station has over three million followers on Weibo and has a track record of accurately leaking Apple-related information.
9to5Mac - The new design is undergoing evaluation testing in the mass production line.
MacRumors - Apple is reportedly facing challenges in hiding the front-facing camera under the display without degrading quality.
(UPDATED May 22, 2026 11:59 UTC)
Apple's upcoming iPhone 19 Pro and Pro Max are generating buzz with their expected quad-curved display and a sleek, bezel-free design that may feature under-display Face ID, possibly leaving just a hole-punch cutout or none at all. Currently, the prototype is undergoing evaluation testing, showcasing a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera while the Face ID technology is cleverly hidden beneath the display. However, Apple is reportedly encountering difficulties in concealing the selfie camera without compromising its quality, a challenge that has been highlighted by the reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, who has over three million followers on Weibo.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 01:43 UTC)
Analyst Jeff Pu has reported that Apple is working on the iPhone 19 Pro and Pro Max, which are rumored to feature a quad-curved display and under-display Face ID. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the prototype is currently in evaluation testing and includes a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera, with Face ID concealed beneath the display. The new design is expected to be released in 2027, coinciding with the iPhone's 20th anniversary, as Apple seeks to set the iPhone 19 Pro models apart from a rumored commemorative version.