Apple to unveil all‑glass iPhone 20 with borderless 7‑inch display in 2027

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Apple is preparing a 20th‑anniversary iPhone slated for release in the fall of 2027. Leaks describe a major redesign that would feature an almost full‑glass chassis wrapped in a shallow micro‑curved panel on all four edges, eliminating any front cutouts. The display is expected to be marketed as a 7‑inch screen, with border thickness as low as 1.1 mm, and may be branded “Liquid Glass Display”. Apple is also testing a spliced micro‑transparent glass layer to move Face ID sensors and the selfie camera beneath the panel, although analysts say the technology may not be production‑ready by 2027. The device is rumored to revive the long‑shelved Project Bongo, replacing mechanical side, volume, action and camera buttons with haptic solid‑state switches integrated into the frame. Frame material could shift from aluminium to titanium or a “liquid metal” alloy, though this has not been confirmed. The iPhone 20 is expected to launch alongside a second‑generation foldable iPhone, marking the biggest design shift since the iPhone X a decade ago.

Entities: Apple Inc. · DSCC · Face ID · Liquid Glass Display · Project Bongo · Ross Young · TSMC · iPhone 18 Pro · iPhone 18 Pro Max · iPhone 20 · iPhone Ultra

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[● 6 SOURCES] Supply‑chain facilities have been re‑tooled for the iPhone 20, with production quality said to match that of the original iPhone Air. (multiple articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Two size options are planned: approximately 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, the larger may be marketed as a 7‑inch device due to its ultra‑thin bezel. (multiple articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Apple is testing under‑display placement of Face ID sensors and the selfie camera via a spliced micro‑transparent glass window, though the technology may not be ready by 2027. (multiple articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] The device will feature an almost entirely glass chassis with a shallow micro‑curve display and border thickness around 1.1 mm. (multiple articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Apple plans to release a 20th‑anniversary iPhone in fall 2027. (multiple articles)
[● 6 SOURCES] Apple is reviving “Project Bongo,” replacing mechanical buttons with solid‑state haptic switches that work with gloves, wet hands, extreme temperatures and cases, and stay operable when the device is‑ (multiple articles)
[● 4 SOURCES] Apple may brand the new display technology as “Liquid Glass Display”.
[● 4 SOURCES] Face ID sensors and the selfie camera could be placed under the display using spliced micro‑transparent glass, though the technology may not be ready by 2027.
[● 3 SOURCES] The iPhone 20’s frame may use titanium or a liquid‑metal alloy, though this is not confirmed.
[● 5 SOURCES] Apple intends to launch the iPhone 20 together with a second‑generation foldable iPhone in 2027.
[● 6 SOURCES] The iPhone 20 will feature an almost full‑glass chassis with a four‑edge micro‑curved display and no front cutouts.
[● 4 SOURCES] The display may be marketed as a 7‑inch screen with border thickness around 1.1 mm.