Apple’s upcoming milestone—the 20th anniversary iPhone—is creating buzz with its anticipated all-screen design, featuring a display that seamlessly melts over all four edges. While details remain mixed, a well-known display analyst has provided a rough timeline for this revolutionary shift, which will unfold in two stages.
Apple appears to be phasing out the Dynamic Island in favor of a truly edge-to-edge display. According to Mark Gurman, a prominent analyst with Bloomberg, Apple plans to gradually transition to an all-screen iPhone. The first phase will likely see a reduction in the size of the Dynamic Island next year by relocating some Face ID sensors beneath the display, allowing the front camera more space within a more compact Dynamic Island.
The second phase is scheduled for 2027, coinciding with the release of the 20th anniversary iPhone. This model is expected to boast a full all-screen design, though specifics of its implementation remain uncertain. Will it feature a drastically reduced Dynamic Island or something closer to the models we’ll see beforehand? Given Apple’s intent for a dramatic redesign, an all-screen approach seems certain.
In previous insights, Gurman speculated that the 20th anniversary iPhone would be remarkable in its design, emphasizing a display free of intrusions. Envision a device with curved glass edges, minimal bezels, and a true edge-to-edge aesthetic without front cutouts. The allure of an all-screen iPhone has captivated tech enthusiasts, adding to the anticipation fueled by Gurman’s reports.
For Apple to achieve this all-screen look, all Face ID sensors will need to be relocated under the display, including the front-facing camera. According to Wayne Ma from The Information, the iPhone 18 Pro, expected next year, will debut with an in-display Face ID setup. This advancement includes a solitary circular cutout on the left side of the display for the front camera, eliminating the current pill-shaped Dynamic Island.
Although details are still emerging, it’s likely we’ll first see a smaller Dynamic Island before it vanishes entirely. If Apple opts for a resizing, the transition may last a couple of years before making way for the next design evolution. This possibility aligns with Gurman’s previous forecasts for the 20th anniversary iPhone’s bold, all-screen design.
Stay tuned for the latest updates as this exciting shift in iPhone design continues to develop.
