Highlights

• Apple is planning significant updates for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027.
• Plans reportedly include a foldable iPhone and a bold new Pro model.
• The new Pro model aims to realise Jony Ive’s vision of a phone appearing as a single sheet of glass, marking a return to sleeker designs.

Caption – Apple to introduce bold new iPhone design on iPhone’s 20th Anniversary. (Image credit – Apple)

The criticism of Apple not really innovating when it comes to iPhone design has been constant in the last few iPhone series launches. It seems the Cupertino Giant is now keen on changing that and introducing some bold new designs for future iPhones.

According to the latest update from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up for a big change to mark the iPhone’s 20th anniversary next year. One of the most exciting updates could be the launch of the first-ever foldable iPhone. But that’s not all, Apple is also said to be working on a “bold new Pro model.”

If everything goes according to plan, this new Pro iPhone could finally bring to life the vision Jony Ive had for the iPhone. He had always imagined a phone that would “appear like a single sheet of glass,” something Apple started leaning into with the iPhone X.

In his Power On newsletter, Gurman writes, “But the company is preparing a major shake-up for the iPhone’s 20-year anniversary, including a foldable version and a bold new Pro model that makes more extensive use of glass.”

In recent years, Apple’s iPhones have become a bit thicker and less sleek. But now, the company seems to be returning to Jony Ive’s original idea. That shift starts this year with the introduction of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air and will likely continue next year with the 20th anniversary Pro model.

A design with even more glass might sound like a nightmare for durability and repairs, but honestly, it feels exactly like something Apple would go for, especially to celebrate a major milestone like the iPhone’s 20th birthday.

Gurman has also previously said that the iPhone 17 Air is just the beginning of Apple’s push toward ultra-thin designs. So it’s possible that the iPhone 19 Pro could combine both a super slim build and a glass-heavy design bringing Apple closer than ever to making an iPhone that truly looks like a single sheet of glass.

As for the details, Gurman hasn’t revealed much beyond the fact that more glass is involved. For now, we’ll just have to imagine what Apple has in store.

FAQs

Q1. What are Apple’s plans for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary in 2027?

Answer. Apple plans to introduce a foldable iPhone and a bold new Pro model to celebrate the iPhone’s 20th anniversary.

Q2. What design vision is Apple pursuing for the new Pro model?

Answer. The new Pro model aims to embody Jony Ive’s vision of a phone that looks like a single sheet of glass, emphasizing a glass-heavy and sleek design.

Q3. How is Apple progressing toward ultra-thin iPhone designs?

Answer. The shift began with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, with future models like the iPhone 19 Pro potentially combining slim builds and extensive glass usage.

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