iPhone 18 to be Apple’s first bezel-free display phone? This is what the latest leak shows
Apple has long been working towards creating a completely bezel-free iPhone, and a recent supply chain leak suggests that the company was hoping to achieve this with the iPhone 18, to be released in 2026 . However, a new report suggests that there are some technical challenges making this difficult to achieve.
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Apple has long been working towards creating a completely bezel-free iPhone, and a recent supply chain leak suggests that the company was hoping to achieve this with the iPhone 18, scheduled to be released in 2026. However, according to election According to the report, technical challenges are making this goal uncertain despite efforts by display suppliers Samsung and LG.
9to5mac The idea of a bezel-free iPhone stems from former Apple design chief Jony Ive’s vision of a “single slab of glass,” the report said. In this, the entire front of the phone will be a seamless display, with no visible bezels or edges. While Apple launched the iPhone in 2017
According to reports, Apple is aiming for a design where the display wraps around the edges of the phone, creating a continuous screen without any interruptions. However, suppliers have struggled to meet Apple’s requirements for this advanced design. according to election On the site, discussions between Apple and its display partners are still ongoing, and some hurdles remain unresolved.
A number of practical issues need to be addressed before a truly bezel-free iPhone becomes a reality. These include ensuring that the joint between the curved display and the phone’s body is waterproof, preventing distortions such as the “magnifying glass effect” that occur with curved edges, and maintaining antenna performance without the interference of the new design. . Additionally, the durability of curved screen edges is another concern, as they can be more susceptible to impact damage.
While Apple had reportedly hoped to introduce this bold design with at least one model of the iPhone 18, the timeline is now unclear due to these challenges. But, there is still a long time for the launch of the iPhone 18 series and if Apple manages to make it possible by 2026, we may get to see it. For now, the company is rumored to launch a new model, the iPhone 17 Air or Slim, by the end of next year, which is said to be Apple’s thinnest device ever as per the leak. You can stay connected with India Today Tech for all the latest updates.
