Apple is set to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the iPhone X in 2027 with the introduction of a groundbreaking, mostly glass, curved iPhone. According to insider information from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this innovative device will feature an all-screen design devoid of any display cutouts. Gurman shared these insights in his latest Power On newsletter, indicating that the anticipated launch may take place in the fall of 2027.
Before the release of this sleek new iPhone model, Apple is expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, as reported by Gurman. He did not provide further details regarding what a "mostly glass, curved iPhone" would entail. However, it's worth noting that Apple has recently been granted a patent for a potential future iPhone featuring a wraparound all-glass display, which could hint at the direction the company is heading.
In a prior report, Gurman described the expected iPhone for Apple's 20th anniversary as a bold new iPhone Pro model that utilizes more glass than ever before. While specific details about the display were not disclosed at that time, indications from Apple's development roadmap suggested that the company is gearing up to launch a premium model with a genuinely all-screen design, devoid of any display cutouts.
Following Gurman's updates, The Information's Wayne Ma cited multiple sources asserting that at least one new iPhone model scheduled for release in 2027 will indeed feature a true edge-to-edge display. Ma's reporting has also brought to light a new split-cycle iPhone launch strategy, with Apple planning to release the more premium iPhone 18 Pro models in the fall of 2026, while the standard iPhone 18 will be postponed until spring.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has corroborated the notion of a split iPhone launch strategy, affirming that the company is not expected to make any significant changes to its annual release cycle for flagship iPhones. As an incremental step toward achieving the all-screen design slated for 2027, Ma mentioned that the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models will come equipped with under-screen Face ID technology. These devices will retain a small pinhole for the front camera, indicating a progressive shift towards the seamless design fans have long anticipated.
As we look forward to the exciting innovations that Apple has in store, the future of the iPhone appears to be on the brink of a significant transformation, paving the way for a truly immersive user experience.
