# Apple said to save major iPhone redesign for 2027 20th anniversary 2026-08-17T04:53:35+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max, expected in September 2026, will retain a similar design to current models, according to reports. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is following a strategy akin to the 2017 iPhone X launch, saving its biggest overhaul for the iPhone's 20th anniversary in 2027. The 2027 model is rumoured to feature an all-glass design with a cutout-free display, under-screen Face ID and camera, solid-state haptic buttons, and a new camera sensor with 20 stops of dynamic range. However, some reports note engineering challenges, including potential display distortion at curved edges, may delay full refinement until 2028. Forrester analyst Dipanjan Chatterjee called the strategy a double-edged sword, warning that announcing a radical redesign two years in advance could slow upgrades further, especially as Apple Intelligence has not yet delivered a compelling reason to upgrade. He said some customers may opt for cheaper models now and wait until 2027. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Apple, Bloomberg, Dipanjan Chatterjee, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone X, Mark Gurman Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/apple-said-to-save-major-iphone-redesign-for-2027-20th-anniversary/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/apple-said-to-save-major-iphone-redesign-for-2027-20th-anniversary/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/