The tech world has already started buzzing with excitement as leaks about Apple’s next-generation iPhones have surfaced, even though the iPhone 17 series was only unveiled in September and the company’s upcoming devices are not expected until next year. Early reports suggest that Apple is preparing a major design overhaul for its future models, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s history.

According to industry insiders, 2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the first iPhone’s launch, and Apple is planning something extraordinary to celebrate this occasion. Traditionally, Apple introduces new iPhones every September, which means that after the iPhone 17, the company would typically unveil the iPhone 18 and 19 before reaching 2027. However, multiple new leaks claim that Apple might skip the “iPhone 19” name entirely and jump straight to the iPhone 20 series.

If true, this wouldn’t be the first time Apple has taken such a bold step in naming its devices. A similar move occurred in 2017, when the company celebrated the 10th anniversary of the iPhone by launching the iPhone X (ten) instead of following the numerical sequence. That model introduced a completely redesigned look, including the edge-to-edge OLED display and Face ID, innovations that still define Apple’s smartphones today.

Following that precedent, the iPhone 20 series could serve as the next revolutionary design leap, bringing a fresh aesthetic to Apple’s lineup. The latest leaks hint that the upcoming phones will feature a completely bezel-less display, eliminating even the thin black borders that currently frame the screen. Such a design would create a seamless front panel, possibly integrating the front camera and Face ID sensors directly under the display, a technology Apple has been developing for years.