Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone just survived a cancellation scare
A new report claimed Apple killed its glass heavy iPhone redesign, but insiders say the 20th anniversary design is still on track for next year.
Just when Apple's plans for a radical all-glass iPhone redesign were thought to be shelved, new reports suggest the project is still on track for a 2027 release, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. Apple's roadmap for next year's iPhone Pro models remains unchanged, which contradicts a previous claim by Jefferies analyst Edison Lee that supply chain issues had killed the design and caused a drop in Apple's stock.
The design, known internally as V73 and V74, features glass on the front and back that curves into the sides, with a metal band running through the middle. Apple reportedly experimented with a more daring version that skipped metal entirely, but this idea was abandoned early on. The challenge of assembling and working with that much glass at scale has been cited as the reason for the redesign's potential cancellation.
Despite these setbacks, Apple's upcoming lineup for 2027 includes the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with upgraded camera systems, a foldable iPhone, and a new dark red color option. The iPhone is currently responsible for about half of Apple's revenue, which grew by 22% in the latest quarter. With incoming CEO John Ternus set to take over on September 1, the glass redesign may prove to be a significant launch under his leadership.
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