Dynamic Island
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![NotchNook showing music and calendar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rrv9Gtg4y8SEJ3cbp6g8wN-320-80.jpg)
This $25 app gives my MacBook Pro a Dynamic Island, and it was worth every penny
By Daryl Baxter published
I’ve only been using NotchNook for the past 24 hours, but it’s already a contender to be my best Mac app of 2024.
![A 2023 14-inch MacBook Pro on a wooden counter, near a retro lamp.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rSXroPwAsjr78zkRWLoxh8-320-80.jpeg)
Apple probably didn't leak a MacBook Pro with a Dynamic Island, but I wish it had
By Oliver Haslam published
An image found in iPadOS 17.0.2 appears to show a MacBook Pro with a dynamic island, but you probably shouldn't get too excited just yet.
![iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island on home screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ggp8qRfNdtKdrcnEc5WiE7-320-80.jpg)
Using Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro a year on - a notch by any other name
By Callum Booth published
Opinion Dynamic Island launched with the iPhone 14 Pro line, and after a year since its introduction, has the feature lived up to its hype?
![iPhone 14 Dynamic Island showing timer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EjYvvGPAyj3GbzHAq36irP-320-80.jpg)
How iPhone 15 can improve Dynamic Island with these four great features
By James Rogerson last updated
The Dynamic Island might come to every iPhone 15 model – here’s how Apple could make the most of it.
![Space Black iPhone 14 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hWAyKX7X8xoNGSwduxcD7Y-320-80.jpg)
The iPhone's Dynamic Island could already be on its way out using this patented technique
By Daryl Baxter published
According to a new patent, an all-screen iPhone could be a reality soon, where FaceID is behind the display.
![Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9U9vtZYsqCuvi2mFsGP7qD-320-80.jpeg)
The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island is still underutilized and this WWDC video proves it
By Oliver Haslam published
The iPhone 14 Pro's dynamic island is awesome, but it isn't being used anywhere near enough.
![iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5veZWV7ZyhwvZc4mwp67tA-320-80.jpeg)
Apple abandoned Dynamic Island at WWDC - and I'm worried
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Apple ignored the Dynamic Island at WWDC 2023, so is there still hope for improvements in iOS 17?
![iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5veZWV7ZyhwvZc4mwp67tA-320-80.jpeg)
The Dynamic Island is cool but please don't let it become another Touch Bar
By John-Anthony Disotto published
The Dynamic Island was a major selling point for the iPhone 14 Pro, so why does it feel like such an aftermath?
![Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9U9vtZYsqCuvi2mFsGP7qD-320-80.jpeg)
iPhone 15 leak reveals a design upgrade we were all expecting
By Tammy Rogers published
The latest leak for the iPhone 15 series seems to show they will all have one feature in common.
![iPhone 14 Review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NiVEUrxrQLDtzwsVfVN6jY-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 15 Plus leak shows slimmer bezels, Dynamic Island, USB-C
By Palash Volvoikar last updated
New renders based on the CAD files for the iPhone 15 Plus show the device will have slimmer bezels and Dynamic Island.
![iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5veZWV7ZyhwvZc4mwp67tA-320-80.jpeg)
iPhone's Dynamic Island ripped off by Realme in leaked video
By Joe Wituschek published
Realme is the first Android manufacturer to create a close on the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
![iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5veZWV7ZyhwvZc4mwp67tA-320-80.jpeg)
After iPhone 15, would Apple really ditch Dynamic Island?
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Apple isn't about to ditch Dynamic Island on future iPhones. Its tie to the TrueDepth camera could be cut, however, on the iPhone 16 Pro and beyond, and that's fine.
![Live Activities on Dynamic Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XnXpf9qSjVDdZUBHLUoST6-320-80.jpeg)
iOS 16's Live Activities already support these iPhone apps
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Live Activities is an awesome new feature that works on every iPhone with iOS 16.1 and later.
![Apple VP of Human Interface Alan Dye showing off Dynamic Island](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A7xq6c6NoAnyusizWDvRAG-320-80.jpg)
Apple execs Craig Federighi and Alan Dye discuss Dynamic Island in new interview
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple executives Craig Federighi and Alan Dye discussed iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island in new interview with Axis.
![Space Black iPhone 14 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hWAyKX7X8xoNGSwduxcD7Y-320-80.jpg)
The new Dynamic Island feature everyone will soon be talking about
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Look for the Live Activities feature on iPhones before the end of the year.
![Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9U9vtZYsqCuvi2mFsGP7qD-320-80.jpeg)
All iPhone 15 models will get Dynamic Island, says Ross Young
By Palash Volvoikar published
Dynamic Island will replace the notch for the standard iPhone 15 models as well, says display industry analyst Ross Young.
![A tiny cat on top of the Dynamic Island UI in Apollo app](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DvJbRdLjzJpi4ZK6hwxkjV-320-80.jpg)
Developers are already having fun (and games) with iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island
By Palash Volvoikar published
iOS developers are already adding fun interactions to Dynamic Island, with one developer making a Pong-inspired game, and Apollo app adding a tiny cat to its app.
![Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9U9vtZYsqCuvi2mFsGP7qD-320-80.jpeg)
iOS 16.1 beta adds Reachability support for Dynamic Island, making one-handed use easier
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple has added Reachability support for the Dynamic Island UI in the latest iOS 16.1 beta, which pulls down the interface for one-handed use.
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