Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone: Foldable Design, Under-Screen Face ID, and Seamless Display Teased
April 15, 2025
Recent leaks have generated buzz around upcoming Apple products, including iOS 19, the iPhone 17 Pro, and the highly anticipated 20th anniversary iPhone.
The upcoming iPhone 17 Pro is rumored to support simultaneous video recording from both front and rear cameras, a feature previously limited to third-party applications.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has revealed that the iPhone 17 Pro will feature a larger rear camera bump that matches the device's color, rather than contrasting it.
Display analyst Ross Young has predicted that under-screen Face ID technology could debut in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, paving the way for a fully seamless display in the 2027 model.
Future Pro models are expected to have a smaller Dynamic Island, as components like the selfie camera and TrueDepth system are anticipated to be integrated beneath the display.
To facilitate under-display Face ID, Apple may employ optical waveguide layers to channel infrared signals while preserving display quality.
Apple is gearing up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iPhone in 2027 with a new iPhone Pro model that may feature a significant redesign, including extensive use of glass and potentially a foldable design.
However, the development of under-display Face ID presents engineering challenges, particularly in ensuring infrared sensors function effectively through display layers.
Emerging display technologies, such as transparent OLEDs and LTPO displays, are expected to play a crucial role in enabling the functionality required for under-display Face ID and cameras.
In addition to the iPhone, Apple is reportedly testing technologies for an 18.8-inch foldable device that may utilize under-display front-facing cameras and rely on Touch ID.
If successful, the 2027 model could mark a significant design milestone for Apple, reminiscent of the impactful launch of the iPhone X in 2017.
It remains uncertain whether the 2027 model will continue the annual numbering system or adopt a special commemorative naming convention to honor two decades of the iPhone.
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