Apple’s rumored all-glass iPhone may no longer be in development, according to a new report. The device was expected to mark the 20th anniversary of the original iPhone next year. Rumors about the special iPhone have circulated since last year. Reports have described a fully glass design with a quad-curved display. Some claims also suggested Apple could remove physical buttons and ports.
The rumors even pointed to the removal of the Dynamic Island. However, a new claim now suggests Apple has canceled the project before it could reach production. According to the source, Apple’s supply chain told him the all-glass iPhone was canceled because of low production yields. In other words, Apple may have struggled to manufacture the device at scale.
The source also described the cancellation as a setback for Apple’s plans to sell more expensive iPhones. Rising memory costs could make that strategy even more important for the company. The analyst estimated that the rumored all-glass iPhone could have cost around $2,000. However, it remains unclear how Lee reached that price estimate.
Apple has strong reasons to explore a premium iPhone. A more expensive model could help increase the average selling price across its iPhone lineup. Still, Apple already appears to be preparing another premium option. The rumored iPhone Ultra is expected to debut next month as a new high-end model.
As a result, Apple may prefer to build demand for the iPhone Ultra first. The company could then consider another premium design in the coming years. The source also claims Apple planned to bring the all-glass design to future iPhone Pro and Pro Max models. That move could have increased their prices and profit margins.
For now, however, the all-glass iPhone remains an unconfirmed project. If Apple has canceled the device, its rumored features may never reach consumers.
