Black oval bar top of phone

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I have a black oval bar on the top of my phone.It wasn’t there before.

What is it for and how can I get rid of it? It vibrates when I touch it.

iPhone 15, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 22, 2026 6:34 AM

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Answer 1

Level 10

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Might this be what Apple calls the Dynamic Island?

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Answer 2

Level 2

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Can you post an image of it so that we can see whatever you are seeing?

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Answer 3

Level 1

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The bar doesn’t show up on the screenshot

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