Apple Working Toward an All-Screen iPhone With No Cutouts [Rumor]

Apple is gradually moving toward a completely uninterrupted display for the iPhone, with a multi-step transition that could eventually lead to a 20th-anniversary model.



According to leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the evolution of Apple's iPhone design will happen in stages. The current Dynamic Island is expected to shrink as some Face ID components move beneath the display. Following that, the design would shift to a single hole-punch cutout with Face ID fully embedded under the display. The timeline for these changes remains unclear.


This aligns with recent supply chain reports. We previously noted that Apple is still facing technical hurdles with under-display technology. Instead of an immediate jump to an all-screen device, the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a smaller Dynamic Island, leaving only the camera and key sensors visible after the infrared components are relocated beneath the panel.

To achieve a true all-glass front, Apple still needs to hide the selfie camera. Digital Chat Station says Apple is testing a commemorative concept device with a fully under-display camera. The prototype also features a quad-curved display that wraps around all four edges to create a borderless look.

A 2027 release would coincide with the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone. Apple is already evaluating new OLED technologies to slim down the chassis for future models as it works toward a seamless, edge-to-edge design.

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