The iPhone 20’s radical overhaul leaks again — will fans be divided?
The iPhone 20’s radical overhaul leaks again — will fans be divided?
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Publish Date: 2026-05-21 05:18:00
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Although the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max haven’t been released yet, supply chain rumors are already focusing on what the tech giant is planning for its big 20th anniversary in 2027.
Display changes have been suggested for some time, and a fresh leak hints we may indeed see a radically different display on the iPhone 20 Pro.
Quad-curved screen on the next iPhone
Last week, we talked extensively about the iPhone 20 Pro’s display and the early manufacturing challenges Apple faces with its development.
A quad-curved display may be the big highlight of the 20th iPhone anniversary. | Image by Digital Chat Station
Now, a fresh Weibo leak posted by Digital Chat Station on May 21 appears to support the idea that Apple is on track with its breakthrough quad-curved screen design. Apple’s plans for a bezel-free future may not be just a rumor after all.
Other design changes
Earlier this week, Momentary Digital also posted on Weibo, suggesting that Apple may be considering changes to the materials used in future iPhones.According to the tipster, the Cupertino tech giant may move away from the aluminum alloy it used in the iPhone 17 Pro series and, possibly, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Rumors indicate that Apple might be considering two materials.
What materials could Apple be working on next? | Image by Momentary Digital
The first one is liquid metal. Supply chain leaks indicate that the company might be incorporating this material for the iPhone Ultra. If successful, it could become cheaper to make and manufactured on a larger scale. In turn, this could allow Apple to incorporate it in future iPhones, replacing titanium and aluminum materials used in previous generations.That said, Apple may not have…
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