{
  "id": 6410785,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island to Shrink, Add Third Live Activity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/iphone-18-pro-dynamic-island-to-shrink-add-third-live-activity",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:39:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/09/iphone-18-pro-dynamic-island-to-shrink/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's next-generation iPhone 18 Pro is set to feature a reduced Dynamic Island, enabling the display of three live activities simultaneously, as reported by Bloomberg. According to Mark Gurman, the updated Dynamic Island on both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will provide users with the ability to switch between three active tasks on the top screen. This enhancement, which builds upon the design introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro lineup unveiled in 2022, maintains the appearance of the iPhone 18 Pro models. Notable design changes include a new burgundy red color option, replacing the previously popular Cosmic Orange. Additional internal upgrades comprise a new A20 Pro chip using TSMC's 2nm process, extended battery life, a refined vapor chamber cooling system, and a mechanical aperture lens that promises enhanced depth of field and superior low-light performance, although the latter may be limited to the larger iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple's highly anticipated \"Surprise and Shine\" event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, and MacRumors will provide comprehensive coverage.",
  "summary": "Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro will come with a narrower Dynamic Island that will allow it to display more Live Activities than the current iPhone 17 Pro, according to Bloomberg . iPhone 18 Pro mockup by Filip Vabrousek Mark Gurman reports that the new \"smaller and improved\" Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will allow users to \"toggle between three live tasks\" at the top…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}