Ten years ago, in 2017, Apple released the iPhone X—a milestone iPhone that largely defined the design and features of many future company phones. Insiders believe that in 2027, on its twentieth anniversary, the company intends to pull off something similar. MacRumors compiled a single article of changes that, supposedly, could affect this model (or, in fact, models).

A chassis design with curved corners on all four sides. According to reports, the display is curved on all four sides in such a way that it visually hides the metal frame (as if rising above it). Apple supposedly works on such a panel together with Samsung.

The OLED panel itself will be more technically advanced. If the insider data are correct, it is being produced using COE (Color Filter on Encapsulation) technology. This will provide higher brightness while making the panel thinner. However, with such a screen, they may not make it in time for 2027—according to the data, it should not be expected before 2029.

Face ID and the selfie camera embedded under the display. If the face‑recognition system sensors are already solved— they will be “moved” under the panel so that they are invisible—then the selfie camera situation is more complicated. Apple wants to make it “invisible,” similar to the iPhone Duo, but they supposedly cannot yet implement a module with acceptable image quality.

Rumor has it that Apple is testing replacing physical buttons (power, volume, action, and camera controls) with tactile analogs. Such keys could be integrated into the chassis and not physically shift when pressed. Nevertheless, the user would still feel the “feedback”—it is simulated by vibration.

Apple will introduce the third generation of its proprietary modems in device versions for all markets.

Apple, it is claimed, is developing a

Apple is researching a technology of vertically stacked DRAM modules to increase its bandwidth and boost AI task performance.

The company will offer a commemorative iPhone in two sizes. It is reported that the first model will feature a 6.41‑inch display, while the second will have a 6.96‑inch screen.

At the end of the note, a remark is made: there is still plenty of time before the devices are released for Apple to reconsider its plans.