Will the iPhone 18 be Apple’s first smartphone with a frameless display? Here’s what the new leak reveals

Apple has long been working to create a completely bezel-less iPhone, and a recent supply chain leak suggests the company was hoping to achieve this with the iPhone 18, due to launch in 2026 TheElec Technical challenges reportedly make that goal uncertain, despite the efforts of display vendors Samsung and LG.

9To5Mac reported that the idea of ​​a bezel-less iPhone was based on former Apple design chief Jony Ive’s vision of a “single pane of glass.” This would mean the entire front of the phone would be a seamless display with no visible bezels or edges. While Apple 2017 with the iPhone

Apple is reportedly aiming for a design where the display wraps around the sides of the phone, creating a continuous screen without interruptions. However, suppliers had difficulty meeting Apple’s requirements for this advanced design. Accordingly TheElec Talks between Apple and its display partners are still ongoing and some hurdles remain unresolved.

Before a truly bezel-less iPhone can become a reality, several practical issues need to be addressed. This includes ensuring that the connection between the curved display and the phone body is waterproof, avoiding distortions such as the “magnifying glass effect” that can occur with curved edges, and maintaining antenna performance without being compromised by the new design. Additionally, the durability of the curved screen edges is another concern as they could be more susceptible to damage from impacts.

While Apple had reportedly hoped to introduce this bold design with at least one model of the iPhone 18, the timeline is now unclear due to these challenges. However, there is still a lot of time left before the iPhone 18 series launches, and if Apple manages to make it happen by 2026, we might get to see it. It is currently rumored that the company will launch a new model iPhone 17 Air or Slim by the end of next year, which according to the leaks will be Apple’s slimmest device ever. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for latest updates.