Apple is gearing up for what could be its most dramatic iPhone redesign in over a decade. Fresh leaks suggest the 2027 models — timed perfectly for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary — will feature a groundbreaking “Liquid Glass” design with quad-curved displays that make bezels nearly vanish.

Apple first introduced the “Liquid Glass” concept in iOS 26 (and across its other platforms) in 2025. This new UI material brings translucent, reflective, and refractive effects that mimic real glass, creating depth, dynamism, and a more immersive feel.

Now, the hardware appears ready to catch up. Multiple reports indicate Apple is developing physical displays and chassis that complement this software aesthetic, potentially creating a seamless blend between the device and its interface.

According to a recent Weibo post from leaker Digital Chat Station (via MacRumors), the iPhone 19 Pro series is already in evaluation testing with a quad-curved screen design. This means the display would curve gently on all four sides, dramatically reducing or virtually eliminating visible bezels.

• Quad-curved “Liquid Glass” display — Subtle but effective curves using advanced Samsung OLED panels with optical techniques to hide bezels from the user’s view.

• Under-display Face ID — Moving the entire sensor array beneath the screen.

• Smaller hole-punch camera — Replacing the Dynamic Island for a cleaner look.

• All-glass or glass-heavy construction — Building on long-rumored ambitions for a device that feels like “a single slab of glass.”

Earlier reports from Ice Universe and others had already pointed to this direction, describing a design where “the bezel nearly disappears from sight” while maintaining natural viewing angles.

The 2027 iPhone (potentially badged as iPhone 19 Pro, iPhone 20, or even an “iPhone XX” anniversary edition) has been the subject of speculation for years. Bloomberg News’ Mark Gurman has reported on Apple’s “Glasswing” internal codename for the project, describing it as a major overhaul designed from the start to pair with the Liquid Glass software.

This redesign echoes former design chief Jony Ive’s vision of an all-glass device. Apple has been exploring related technologies for years, including stronger glass composites and advanced curving techniques that go beyond current Ceramic Shield.

While excitement is building, it’s important to remember this is still very early. Prototypes are being tested, but mass production details, final specs, and even the exact naming remain fluid. Technical hurdles around under-display cameras, durability of heavily curved glass, and production yields at scale are significant.

Analyst Ross Young has previously noted that a truly all-screen iPhone without any cutouts might not arrive until closer to 2030, suggesting 2027 could represent a major step forward but not necessarily the final form.

If these rumors hold, the 2027 iPhone could represent Apple’s biggest design leap since the iPhone X. By harmonizing hardware curves and materials with the flowing, glassy aesthetics of iOS 26, Apple aims to deliver not just a new phone, but a more cohesive, almost magical user experience.

We’re still more than a year away from the first real prototypes leaking in earnest, and two years from launch. But the foundation is clearly being laid. The iPhone’s 20th anniversary looks to be shaping up to be something truly special.

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This Saturday, May 23rd, Apple TV will present a special live Major League Soccer match captured exclusively on iPhone 17 Pro — marking the first time iPhone will be used to capture the entirety of a major professional live sporting event broadcast. Developed in partnership with MLS, the milestone broadcast will feature the LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC, streaming live on Apple TV from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, during the final weekend of MLS play before the regular season pauses for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in North America.

iPhone 17 Pro will capture live footage throughout the match, including team warmups on the pitch, player introductions, in-net goal angles, and the atmosphere inside the stadium. With cameras positioned throughout the venue, the broadcast will deliver the pristine video quality fans expect, alongside dynamic new perspectives that bring viewers closer to the action, made possible by the small form factor of iPhone.

Apple TV first incorporated iPhone into a live sports broadcast workflow during a September 2025 “Friday Night Baseball” matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers, using iPhone 17 Pro to capture select moments from the game and cinematic in-stadium footage. The milestone production earned recognition from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, which added an iPhone used in the broadcast to its permanent collection. iPhone 17 Pro features three 48MP Fusion cameras, offering the equivalent of eight lenses in a compact form factor and pro-level video features like Apple Log 2 used for this weekend’s broadcast.

Following strong fan response to the “Friday Night Baseball” production, Apple expanded the use of iPhone across additional sports broadcasts — including the MLS Cup in 2025 — before further integrating the technology into the regular production rotation for “Friday Night Baseball” and MLS broadcasts throughout the 2026 season.

This Saturday’s LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo FC match marks the next leap forward: the first live professional sporting event captured entirely on iPhone. Tune in to Apple TV at 7:30 p.m. PT to see iPhone 17 Pro in action.

Apple TV subscribers in more than 100 countries and regions enjoy every MLS match with in-depth coverage and analysis, exclusive content, and more, with no blackouts.
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Source link: https://macdailynews.com/2026/05/21/apple-tv-to-air-first-major-live-pro-sports-event-shot-on-iphone-17-pro/