This week has seen conflicting reports on whether Apple has abandoned its plan to launch a radical new iPhone design next year, which I’ll refer to as the iPhone 20 Pro for now. An Apple analyst claimed the task was too challenging, while Bloomberg quickly countered, saying the design is on track for a 2027 release.

Former Apple design chief Jony Ive frequently spoke of a single slab of glass vision, and the company is believed to be all‑in on that idea even after his departure. Naming confusion has persisted, with suggestions of a standalone name or a generation skip to honor the 20th anniversary.

Today, a Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS) confirmed the display for the device has been spotted in Apple’s supply chain and matches expectations. The display reportedly uses sophisticated optical refraction and light‑guiding structures to give the illusion of a nearly bezel‑less screen that extends to the edges.

These findings reinforce that while the next‑generation design may not complete the single‑slab journey, it represents a significant step toward that vision.