Apple was one of the few mobile creators who didn’t ‘jump on board’ under the displayJust like Asian companies do. Instead, first we had a notch, and then this evolved into Dynamic Island, a technology that undoubtedly revolutionized the system of sending and receiving notifications.

But the idea of ​​a full-screen iPhone still persistsand that’s why most of the images of the brand’s followers include this phrase. It seems that we are close to this goal, as LG Innotek has developed new technologies for this purpose. Will it finally come?

Full-screen iPhone gets closer every day

South Korean manufacturers supplying components to Apple They are working on the development of under-display cameras (UDC) For smartphones, this could result in the release of the first iPhone with a “full-screen” design.

According to the news of The Elec, LG Innotek is in the early stages of developing UDCIt is a system that is positioned under the screen and does not leave a visible hole in the panel when the camera is not used.

Unlike the traditional front camera module, UDC transmits less light to the image sensor due to light loss It occurs when it passes through the screen before reaching the camera lens. This may reduce the quality and brightness of captured images.

It looks like Apple is sticking with the idea of ​​replacing its notch with an under-screen camera

To solve this problem, LG Innotek creates “free-form optical” lens system with multiple elements. This system is designed to minimize optical aberrations and improve the intensity of light reaching the optical module, thus improving image quality. LG Innotek has been applying for patents on this technology since December last year, and they are expected to continue developing further as they have begun active development.

On the other hand, LG Display, a subsidiary of LG Innotek, also started working on UPC. LG Display’s goal To increase the light transmittance of UDC to 20% by 2023 After 2024, 40% approaches the standards Apple wants to achieve. Apple has reportedly already received a UDC sample from an unnamed vendor but found it inadequate in terms of performance.

Apple is expected to introduce under-panel Face ID technology in the 2025 iPhone 17 Pro, which will be the brand’s last premium model to feature a circular cutout for the front camera. Later, in 2027, Apple plans to implement UDC technology in iPhone “Pro” modelsAccording to Ross Young, a respected analyst at Display Supply Chain Consultants.