Apple's Glass-Centric 20th Anniversary iPhone Redesign Remains on Track for 2027 [Report]

Apple's plan for a glass-centric iPhone redesign to mark the device's 20th anniversary in 2027 remains on track, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke with Bloomberg, countering a Jefferies analyst report that claimed Apple's all-glass iPhone project had been canceled.



The upcoming iPhone Pro models, codenamed V73 and V74, are expected to feature glass front and back panels that curve into the sides, joined by a metal band around the middle. A more aspirational version championed by Apple's design studio used even more glass, but it was scrapped early after engineers encountered problems connecting the panels together and producing the design at scale.


Earlier this week, Jefferies analyst Edison Lee downgraded Apple shares, citing supply-chain checks that suggested the all-glass iPhone had been canceled over production yield issues. That note sent Apple stock down as much as 2.8 percent. Bloomberg's sources, however, say the company's product roadmap has not changed and that the 2027 devices are already in advanced testing, with the design largely locked in barring unforeseen issues.

This latest report also reinforces several previous supply-chain rumors. A micro-curved, pol-less OLED display that wraps slightly around all four sides was rumored in April, and a manufacturing facility in Apple's supply chain was reportedly renovated to support production of the glass-centric iPhone.

Before then, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone next month. The standard iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and a refreshed iPhone Air are expected to follow in spring 2027.

The anniversary iPhone is expected to arrive later in 2027 alongside a second-generation foldable model as part of a broader hardware push that may also include camera-equipped AirPods, AI-centric wearables, and home devices.


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