iPhone 14 Pro display panel to feature pill-and-hole design, leaks reveal new notch

Apple is gearing up for the launch of its highly-anticipated, iPhone 14 line-up later this year. The iPhone 13 line-up launched in 2021 has been one of the most successful smartphone series in recent times. Even before the launch of the iPhone 14 series, the tech community is anticipating massive upgrades in the new flagships.

While Apple has not divulged any details regarding the upcoming iPhone 14 series, tipsters and several leaks have been hinting at major changes in the cameras, user interface and chip. Based on the latest reports, iPhone 14 Pro models that have been speculated to feature a pill-and-hole design, seem to be confirmed.

The iPhone 14 Pro models will likely sport the pill-shaped cutout and a hole for the Face ID sensors and front camera. The design became a topic of discussion after a real-world look of the iPhone 14 devices surfaced on the Internet.

The Chinese social media website Weibo seems to have been abuzz with the images of the front glass panels of all the four devices in the iPhone 14 line-up. Apple enthusiast Saran shared an image allegedly going viral on the Chinese website. Based on the post, the rumoured pill-and-hole design can be seen on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro models with thinner bezels.
Earlier this week it was reported that Apple has sealed the deal with BOE for manufacturing screens for its upcoming line-up of flagship smartphones in the iPhone 14 series. It has been reported that the deal has been signed at a whopping USD 7.75 million. BOE will now be manufacturing 25 per cent of the OLED displays for the iPhone 14 series.