'Liquid Glass Display' may kill iPhone bezel with optical trickery
Apple is rumored to be developing a new iPhone display called the 'Liquid Glass Display' that features an all-glass design with minimal bezels. This innovative display is said to use optical refraction and light-guiding structures to create a subtle curvature. While the leak comes from a relatively reliable source, it does not provide specific details on the timing of the release.
- ▪The 'Liquid Glass Display' aims to minimize the bezel using optical techniques.
- ▪Ice Universe, a leaker known for accurate information, claims the display will not resemble traditional quad-curved designs.
- ▪Apple has been exploring all-glass enclosures and curved displays for several years, with patents filed on these concepts.
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News 'Liquid Glass Display' may kill iPhone bezel with optical trickery Malcolm Owen 8 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Tue Apr 28 2026, 08:06 AM EDT · 2 minute read Apple's next iPhone screen overhaul could use a lot more curved glass. Rumor Score 🤔 Possible The next generation of iPhone screen is rumored to be called the "Liquid Glass Display," with an all-glass design that bends light to minimize the bezel. The iPhone display has been the topic of rumors for a while, with most attention on the flexible version in the iPhone Fold. However, Apple is always looking to create screens that take advantage of new technologies, shaking up the aesthetics of its premier models.
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