By 20th Anniversary iPhone to Introduce Bold New Designs in 2027
Apple is preparing to revolutionize the smartphone industry once again with its 20th anniversary iPhone, slated for release in 2027. According to reports by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and The Information, the tech giant is planning not one but two groundbreaking iPhones: a fully glass-encased curved model and its first foldable iPhone.
This major update comes a decade after the launch of the iPhone X in 2017, which introduced the now-familiar notch design. Apple appears ready to ditch the notch — and even the newer Dynamic Island — in favor of a seamless, edge-to-edge display.
All-Glass iPhone Set to Redefine Smartphone Aesthetics
The flagship model of the 20th anniversary iPhone lineup is expected to showcase a continuous glass enclosure, eliminating the metal frame found on current iPhones. This radical new design aligns with patents Apple filed as early as 2019, which described a device formed from a “continuous loop” of glass.
Insiders suggest the 2027 iPhone will feature curved edges and no visible display cutouts, creating a visually immersive experience. To achieve this, Apple is said to be developing under-display camera technology, enabling a clean and truly borderless screen.
If successful, this could be Apple’s most ambitious iPhone redesign since the shift from the Home Button to Face ID with the iPhone X.
Apple’s First Foldable iPhone May Launch Before Glass Model
While the all-glass iPhone may dominate headlines, Apple is also preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone earlier in 2027. The foldable device is described as “unique” and significantly more refined than current models from competitors.
One key highlight is Apple’s aim to minimize the crease typically seen in foldable displays. According to Gurman, the company is investing heavily to ensure that the display’s folding mechanism is nearly invisible, solving a major issue that users of foldable phones often complain about.
This foldable iPhone would mark Apple’s long-anticipated entry into the foldable market — a segment already explored by Samsung, Motorola, and several Chinese smartphone brands.
Apple’s 2027 Product Lineup: More Than Just iPhones
The launch of the 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to be part of a broader Apple product renaissance, as Mark Gurman puts it. In addition to the new iPhones, Apple is reportedly working on:
- Smart glasses to rival Meta’s Ray-Ban smart eyewear
- Camera-equipped AirPods with advanced features
- Next-generation Apple Watches
- A tabletop home robot powered by artificial intelligence
These products are all part of Apple’s strategy to reinvigorate its innovation pipeline and push forward after what many consider a slowdown in major product upgrades.
20 Years of iPhone: Apple Plans a Milestone Celebration
The original iPhone, launched in 2007, revolutionized the mobile phone industry. Now, with the 20th anniversary iPhone just two years away, Apple seems set on delivering an iconic and memorable update.
Whether it’s through the introduction of an all-glass design or the company’s first foldable phone, Apple’s 2027 lineup is shaping up to be a landmark moment in its history — one that could redefine what users expect from smartphones in the next decade.
