Apple’s Planned Evolution Towards an All-Screen iPhone Design
Apple’s Planned Evolution Towards an All-Screen iPhone Design
Apple is gradually implementing design changes aimed at creating an all-screen iPhone. Multiple reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and The Information indicate a phased approach to this goal.
According to Gurman, the iPhone 17 series will feature a “design revamp,” described within Apple as an “industrial design revamp.” While the front of the phones will resemble recent models, the rear of the Pro versions will have a redesigned back and camera area. Gurman also states that the iPhone 17 series will not alter the Dynamic Island.
For the iPhone 18 series (expected in 2024), Gurman predicts a reduction in the size of the Dynamic Island. A separate report from The Information suggests the iPhone 18 Pro models will incorporate under-screen Face ID technology and a small hole for the front camera, eliminating the pill-shaped cutout. However, this contradicts Gurman’s statement about a smaller, but still present, Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18.
Gurman projects that a redesigned iPhone model, marking the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027, will feature a truly all-screen design. This model is expected to have curved glass edges, extraordinarily slim bezels, and a completely edge-to-edge display without any cutouts or holes. This would represent the culmination of Apple’s gradual shift away from the notch, introduced with the iPhone X in 2017, and the Dynamic Island, introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro in 2022. The 2027 model is anticipated to include both under-screen Face ID and an under-screen front camera.
Reports suggest that the transition to the all-screen design will involve incremental changes. The iPhone 17 series will include a hardware redesign, focusing primarily on the rear of the Pro models. The following year, the iPhone 18 series will see a reduction in the Dynamic Island size, potentially incorporating under-screen Face ID. The final stage, anticipated for 2027, will be the release of a completely all-screen iPhone with no visible cutouts or bezels.
While the reports provide a timeline and general direction for Apple’s design changes, some details remain unclear. The exact nature of the camera area redesign on the iPhone 17 Pro models is not specified. Furthermore, the discrepancy between Gurman’s prediction of a smaller Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 and The Information’s report on under-screen Face ID requires further clarification. The naming conventions for future models, such as the potential “iPhone 17 Air,” also remain unconfirmed.
In summary, Apple’s plans for an all-screen iPhone appear to be a multi-year project involving incremental design changes. While the 2027 timeframe for a completely bezel-less and cutout-free model is anticipated, the exact details of the intermediate steps remain subject to further announcements and potential revisions.
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