APPLE EXPLORED THESE NOTCH AND DYNAMIC ISLAND DESIGNS FOR IPHONES

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Apple introduced the Dynamic Island with its iPhone 14 Pro models in 2022. The feature makes the space surrounding the front camera and Face ID sensors more useful compared to the notch in previous models. Apple explored a variety of ideas for the feature before arriving at its current design. This article looks at some of the ideas Apple considered and presents mock-ups of what they might have looked like.