Apple is reportedly testing a solid‑state haptic button system for its 20th‑anniversary iPhone, a move that could eliminate the mechanical side, volume, action, and camera control buttons. Chinese leaker Instant Digital says the new pads have passed glove‑and‑wet‑hand tests, extreme‑temperature trials and work even with cases. If adopted, the device would offer a truly bezel‑free display for consumers worldwide.

The leaker also notes an ultra‑low‑energy microprocessor that keeps the haptic pads active even when the phone is powered off or the battery has drained. Earlier reports linked this tech to Apple’s “Project Bongo” and later to the iPhone 16 Pro, but the feature was shelved each time. Apple’s renewed focus signals a shift toward a glass slab aesthetic today.

Alongside the button overhaul, Instant Digital lists a host of other rumored upgrades for 2027: a dual‑layer OLED panel, under‑display Face ID, a front camera hidden beneath glass, a 6,000 mAh battery, under‑display audio, reverse wireless charging and a next‑generation Ceramic Shield. These claims underscore Apple’s push to redefine the iPhone’s form factor, making the 20th‑anniversary model a potential design milestone.