Will Apple Remove the Notch in 2019?
Despite all its functional value, the notch does hinder the consumer's viewing experience. So, it was expected that Apple will either reduce the size or altogether remove the notch in its 2019 iPhone 11 series.

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Hereof, will Apple remove the notch?

According to China Times, which has read a research note from analysts from Credit Suisse bank, Apple is moving to reduce and even remove the notch in the coming years, starting with one phone in 2020, then all its models in 2021.

Secondly, can you remove the notch on iPhone 11? Although the notch is not a technical problem at all, removing it from the screen is not bad at all for many iPhone users. It is a built-in hardware feature though so there's no way to get rid of it for good.

Similarly, you may ask, will Apple get rid of the notch in 2019?

The notch had to exist, to house all those smartphone features that can't be relocated or killed, including the new Face ID facial recognition system that had no rivals over on Android. Apple kept in place the iPhone X design last year, and it's expected to do the same thing in 2019.

Will the notch go away in 2020?

Apple could ditch the notch on the 2020 iPhone, according to new leaks. The notch that arrived with the iPhone X in 2017 may not make it to all of the 2020 iPhone range, according to reports based on recently published patents as well as information from inside the supply chain.

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Why did Apple keep the notch?

The iPhone X and later models managed to achieve 85% screen-to-body ratio. This improvement was possible due to two significant changes – removal of the home button and the addition of a notch. The notch enables the designers to offer an edge to edge screen while maintaining all the features.

How can Apple get rid of the notch?

Instead of a notch, Apple could release a phone with a strip all the way across the top, where the cameras and sensors reside, eliminating the parts of the screen on either side of the notch. But they won't. The notch is now something Apple is known for — so much so that other companies are emulating it.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.