TECH NEWS – The Cupertino-based tech giant is reportedly planning major improvements to the device, which may be preceded by skipping a number.

The iPhone 20 will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple’s first iPhone, which was introduced in 2007. According to a senior researcher at Omdia, the iPhone 19 name will be skipped. Fortunately, the name change is not the only improvement to expect, as earlier rumors suggest that the 20th anniversary edition, planned for the third quarter of 2027, will feature an all-screen design with no visible cutouts. The latest rumor points to a four-sided bending design, which LG is investing heavily in at its display manufacturing facilities, but the implementation is not as simple as it may seem.

The iPhone 20’s frameless display will differ significantly from what the industry has seen so far. According to Dealsite, all four corners will be curved this time, requiring the panel circuitry to be bent within the frame area. To achieve this, the TFE (Thin-Film Encapsulation) layer, which prevents moisture accumulation in the OLED area, will also need to be thinner. In addition, the all-screen design will only be complete if the front camera, the TrueDepth sensor, and all necessary components are positioned behind the display.

The iPhone 18 lineup and the iPhone Fold are reportedly being tested with Face ID under the display, suggesting that Apple may initially use a punch-hole cutout for the front camera as the first step toward creating a truly bezel-less iPhone. While Samsung is currently focusing on supplying foldable OLED panels for the iPhone Fold, LG appears to be considering an investment of 400 billion won, approximately 300 million dollars, to implement this four-sided bending design. The South Korean manufacturer will need to make substantial modifications to its production lines to accommodate the iPhone 20’s unique design, and there are even rumors that LG could set up as many as ten production lines for its lucrative customer.

There is no confirmation regarding Samsung’s plans for the iPhone 20, but since it has consistently supplied the majority of Apple’s OLED panels, the company will need to make major investments and establish new factories to mass-produce these futuristic displays.

Source: WCCFTech, Dealsite