Apple is reportedly working on a 0-bezel iPhone, according to a new report from The Elec. The report claims that Apple has asked Samsung Display and LG Display to develop OLED panels that meet the required standards for a 0-bezel display.
A 0-bezel display would have no visible bezels around the edge of the screen. This would give the iPhone a nearly all-screen design, with only a small cutout for the front-facing camera.
The report claims that Apple is targeting a launch of the 0-bezel iPhone in 2024. However, it is possible that the launch could be delayed, as Apple is reportedly facing some challenges in developing the technology.
In addition to the report from The Elec, there have been other reports and rumors about Apple working on a 0-bezel iPhone. In January 2023, leaker Ice Universe tweeted that Apple was working on an iPhone with "zero bezels."
In March 2023, DigiTimes reported that Apple was planning to launch a 0-bezel iPhone in 2024. The report claimed that Apple was facing some challenges in developing the technology, but that it was confident that it would be able to overcome them.
It is possible that other smartphone manufacturers will follow Apple's lead and start to develop 0-bezel smartphones. If this happens, it could lead to a new wave of innovation in the smartphone industry.
If Apple is able to successfully launch a 0-bezel iPhone, it would be a major design breakthrough for the company. It would also give Apple a significant competitive advantage over other smartphone manufacturers.