JAKARTA - Apple is reportedly preparing the biggest design change on the iPhone in the last decade through the iPhone 20 which is expected to launch in the fall of 2027. The 20th anniversary edition of the iPhone will carry a glass design, a screen that stretches to all sides of the device, as well as various new technologies that have never been applied to the iPhone before.
A number of reports say the iPhone 20 will be the successor to the spirit of innovation that Apple showed when launching the iPhone X in 2017. At that time, Apple removed the Home button and introduced a full screen that later became the standard iPhone design until now.
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple is developing an iPhone with a body dominated by glass material and a curved panel that wraps around all four sides of the device. The design is said to be the realization of the vision of former Apple Design Chief Jony Ive, who has long wanted the iPhone to look like a whole piece of glass.
Unlike the "waterfall" screen that has been used by a number of Android phones, Apple is said to have chosen a quad-curved design with very thin curves or micro-curves. This approach is claimed to make navigation through finger swipes from the edge of the screen feel more natural, reduce display distortion, and increase comfort when held.
A leaker with the account name Ice Universe said that the visual effect of the screen may not only depend on the physical shape of the glass, but also utilize light refraction, special optical structures, and visual illusions so that the device frame seems to almost disappear. Apple is even rumored to market the technology under the name "Liquid Glass Display" to align with the design language of its device interface software.
One aspect that is still a question mark is the front design of the device. Apple is said to want to eliminate all holes on the screen, including the Dynamic Island, by moving the Face ID system and the front camera to the bottom of the screen panel.
However, Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) analyst Ross Young believes the technology may not be fully ready for use by 2027. Therefore, the 20 iPhone still has the opportunity to maintain a small camera hole (hole-punch) or use a Dynamic Island that is smaller in size than the previous generation.
The report also mentions that Apple will offer two screen sizes, each around 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches. The largest variant can even be marketed as a 7-inch model thanks to a much thinner bezel.
On the frame side, the iPhone 20 is rumored to use a glossy frame with a thinner design. Although rumors have emerged regarding the use of titanium or Liquid Metal, the Fixed Focus Digital leaker said aluminum is still the most realistic material because it is better able to manage the heat generated by artificial intelligence (AI) processing directly on the device.
Apple is also said to be reviving an internal project "Project Bongo" which aims to replace physical buttons with haptic or solid-state buttons. If implemented, the power button, volume, Action Button, and Camera Control will no longer move mechanically when pressed, but instead provide a vibration sensation to mimic the effect of pressing a button.
The use of the haptic button is considered in line with the concept of a design without a gap carried over from the iPhone 20. In addition to making the device look more intact, this design also has the potential to increase resistance to dust and water by reducing the number of openings on the body.
The iPhone 20 is expected to be introduced alongside the second-generation foldable iPhone in the fall of 2027. However, all of this information is still a rumor and has not received official confirmation from Apple. The final specifications and design of the device can still change before its official launch.
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