Mumbai, April 26: Apple seldom allows significant milestones to go by without making a notable change. With the iPhone celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2027, speculation is rife about the company’s plans. A recent leak provides more insights, particularly regarding the display, indicating a significant departure from Apple’s traditional methods.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Apple is collaborating with Samsung to develop a custom display for this anniversary model. Two key features stand out. First, the panel may eliminate the polarizer layer, which could reduce thickness and enhance efficiency. While this isn’t entirely new in the industry, it’s a first for Apple in the iPhone lineup.
The second noteworthy detail is the display’s design. It is expected to feature a quad-curved layout, with all four edges slightly curved. Apple is reportedly fine-tuning the curvature specifically for this device, though the extent of the curves remains uncertain.
This development is intriguing given Apple’s historical approach. No iPhone has utilized a ‘curved display’ in the conventional sense. However, the company has been gradually moving in this direction. Starting with the iPhone 15 series, the edges became subtly more contoured for improved ergonomics, and the iPhone 17 Pro models further enhanced this with a smoother aluminum unibody design.
A quad-curved display combined with a flat middle frame, a design seen in some Chinese flagship models, could provide the anniversary iPhone with a more luxurious appearance. If this occurs, it would not be surprising to see similar designs emerge across Android devices shortly after.
Additionally, Apple is rumored to be pursuing an all-screen design by relocating the Dynamic Island components beneath the display. However, achieving this with current technology poses challenges. For context, dummy units of the iPhone 18 Pro Max indicate a roughly 25% smaller Dynamic Island, and earlier leaks suggest that part of the Face ID system may also be moving under the panel.
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