What's Next for Apple's Iconic iPhone?

The excitement is building as display expert Ross Young from Counterpoint Research spills the beans on what Apple fans can anticipate for their beloved iPhone in the coming years. With the iPhone 18 Pro just around the corner, there are whispers about its design—and even more elaborate speculation for the 20th anniversary edition in 2027!

iPhone 18 Pro: A Shift in Design!

Forget what you've heard! Contrary to reports suggesting that next year's iPhone 18 Pro will sport a small hole for the front camera, Young asserts that Apple is taking a different route. Instead, we may see a sleeker, narrower Dynamic Island thanks to some ingenious engineering that hides Face ID components beneath the display.

Dueling Predictions for the 2027 Anniversary Edition!

Fast forward to 2027, and the rumor mill is churning with predictions about the 20th anniversary iPhone. Young forecasts a smaller Dynamic Island similar to its predecessors, but Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is pushing back, claiming we might finally see a completely uninterrupted display. Who’s right? Time will tell!

Future Vision: The All-Screen iPhone!

Looking even further ahead, Young believes that by 2028, Face ID technology could be completely embedded under the display, leaving just a sleek hole for the selfie camera. However, the dream of an all-screen design might be three years away, with expectations set for 2030.

A Visual Journey Through iPhone Evolution!

Young has voiced strong confidence in his projected roadmap, and artist Filip Vabroušek beautifully illustrated this evolution. The image merges exciting elements like potential curved glass edges and ultra-thin bezels—though Young remains neutral on some aspects of these predictions.

Your Thoughts on the iPhone's Transformation!

With all this buzz surrounding the iPhone's evolution through 2030, where do you stand? Are you excited, skeptical, or just plain confused? Drop your thoughts below!