Making sense of the conflicting 20th anniversary iPhone reports
Yesterday saw two conflicting reports about next year’s 20th anniversary iPhone , said to embody Apple’s long-term vision of “a single slab of glass.” There have already been contradictory reports about exactly what we should expect, but yesterday’s disagreement was the biggest yet …
Two conflicting reports about Apple’s upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone surfaced yesterday, sparking debate over the device’s features and naming. Former Apple design chief Jony Ive had repeatedly highlighted his vision for the iPhone to transition into a single slab of glass, a concept that seems to have been retained despite Ive’s departure. Apple typically doesn’t emphasize product anniversaries, but given the ambition of achieving this glass-encased design for the 20th anniversary, anticipation is high.
Initial speculation suggested the iPhone would be a standalone model similar to the iPhone Air and the upcoming iPhone Ultra. However, recent reports point to a potential shift, with the design being reserved for next year’s iPhone Pro lineup, possibly designated as the iPhone 19 Pro. This generated further confusion when analyst Lee indicated Apple might have abandoned the all-glass iPhone plan due to low yield during production.
Yet, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman swiftly refuted this claim, stating that Apple is still committed to delivering a glass-focused iPhone upgrade for the 20th anniversary.
Despite the challenges Apple faced in executing its glass-centric vision, the company’s product roadmap remains unchanged. The ultimate goal is undeniably to inch closer to Ive’s “single slab of glass” vision, whether that’s through one significant step or multiple milestones. The company has already abandoned an earlier design that incorporated more glass but encountered issues with glass panel integration, leading to a less stable product.
While Lee’s report suggested the cancellation of the all-glass iPhone plan, Gurman’s clarification reaffirms Apple’s dedication to this design ethos. The real question remains: how much progress will Apple make toward its glass-centric vision in the coming year? Will the upcoming iPhone mark a substantial advancement akin to the introduction of the iPhone X, or will there be more iterations to come?
The anticipation is palpable, leaving us to wonder if Apple will celebrate the 20th anniversary with a special designation, a new name, or even a skipping of generations to reach the iPhone 20.
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