New iPhone redesign is coming next year, inspired by Liquid Glass: report
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Key Points:
- Apple plans a unique iPhone redesign for its 20th anniversary in 2027, internally called "Glasswing," inspired by the transparent wings of the glasswing butterfly, featuring glass edges that curve seamlessly into the display on all four sides.
- The new "Glasswing" design is intended to complement iOS 26’s Liquid Glass interface, creating a unified visual experience that integrates hardware and software more closely than ever before.
- This redesign will debut on the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models rather than as a standalone new model, with rumors suggesting a virtually bezel-free display that curves slightly around the edges.
- The approach continues Apple's long-standing goal of merging hardware and software into a seamless, simple slab-of-glass aesthetic, a vision championed by former design chief Jony Ive.
- The new design and interface could enhance the Liquid Glass look, especially if the design elements eventually extend to other iPhone models over time.
