Rumour: Apple to Release two Curved, Bezel-Free iPhone Models Next Year

[Maura]

According to a note from Barclays Research that has been seen by AppleInsider, the design for next year’s iPhone, while not “100% locked down,” will feature a curved, bezel-less screen in 5-inch and 5.8-inch models.

According to Barclays Research sources in Apple’s Asian supply line, only the 5.8-inch phone will have an OLED screen, while the 5-inch model will have an LCD display.

As far as the home button is concerned, Barclays thinks that it will still exist, but will be overlapped by the elongated display.

Barclays says that its information comes from visiting production lines and suppliers in China, but AppleInsider seems to want a little more convincing about the accuracy of the report, even going so far as to claim that the research document is simply a rehash of previous reports from Apple’s supply chain in China. That being said, it could simply be a case of the rumours, which have been swirling around for some time now, actually becoming more credible as the start of the production process for the next iPhone draws closer, with Apple’s partners in China quite possibly already having access to prototypes of the new phones.

Source: Analysts reaffirm rumors of curved 5- & 5.8-inch 'iPhone 8' models in 2017

 

[scifan57]

I notice the mockup in the photo has a headphone jack, something that could cast doubt on the accuracy of the rumour. Also, if the screen is overlapping the home button, the whole method of how Touch ID works would have to be completely redesigned as the metal ring around the home button which is necessary for Touch ID to work would not be possible if the screen overlaps the home button.

 

[Bkdodger]

Give me 5.7 edge to edge [emoji1305]

 

[Pinkpoison]

They need to just make their damn phone smaller with no change to screen size. Not keep it the same size but increase screen size. When will apple ever learn.

Its just speculation right now.

 

[scifan57]

They need to just make their damn phone smaller with no change to screen size. Not keep it the same size but increase screen size. When will apple ever learn.

I think Apple has learned very well since they have virtually 100% of the profit in the smartphone market to themselves.

 

[Junior]

Another rumour with no validity.

I don't want an edge to edge screen, I'd rather have a iPhone with a reduced forehead and chin. That's all.

 

[brixtonboy]

A reduced forehead and chin, can you draw a picture of that it sounds like me [emoji38]