Apple Plans Major iPhone Design Changes Through 2030

Apple is preparing significant design changes for its iPhone lineup over the next several years, starting with the iPhone 17 series expected in September 2025. The iPhone 17 series will include four models—iPhone 17 Pro Max, Pro, Air, and the standard iPhone 17—with the Air model potentially being the thinnest iPhone yet, and new colors like purple and green introduced. The Pro models may feature a redesigned back with rounded edges and a rectangular camera module, while the lineup could see some price increases. Looking further ahead, Apple plans a multi-phase transition toward an all-screen iPhone with no notches or cutouts by 2030: reducing the Dynamic Island size in 2026, hiding most Face ID components under the display by 2028 except for a punch-hole selfie camera, and finally placing the selfie camera under the panel by 2030. These plans reflect Apple's effort to refine the iPhone’s display design gradually, continuing the evolution from the notch introduced with the iPhone X to the current Dynamic Island, responding to competition and user expectations for a seamless display experience. However, timelines vary among analysts and reports, with some suggesting earlier adoption of hole-punch cameras or complete removal of cutouts by 2026 or 2027, highlighting ongoing adjustments in Apple's design roadmap.