- Apple is expected to unveil the new iPhone in September
- Reports suggest that Apple has canceled plans to introduce a new anti-reflective display coating for the new iPhones
- The anti-reflective coating was initially rumoured by Weibo leaker Instant Digital
The first four months of 2025 are now over and that only means one thing in the tech world – only four more months until the new iPhone. Apple is likely to unveil the next generation of iPhones in September, like every year, and rumours about the upcoming phones have started surfacing. According to fresh reports, Apple has canceled plans to introduce a new anti-reflective, scratch-resistant display coating for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max models. According to a source cited by MacRumors, the decision stems from difficulties in scaling up the coating process to meet mass production demands.
No Scratch Resistant Display for iPhone 17 Models?
The anti-reflective coating, initially rumoured by Weibo leaker Instant Digital, was designed to offer superior scratch resistance compared to Apple’s existing Ceramic Shield. However, the process of applying this coating reportedly proved too time-consuming for the large-scale manufacturing required for iPhone production. Despite being intended solely for the Pro models, the complexity and slow application process rendered it unfeasible for this year’s release.
Current Display Technologies and Future Possibilities
Presently, iPhones feature a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating but lack advanced anti-reflective technology. In contrast, Apple’s Mac and iPad Pro lines offer a nano-texture display option to reduce glare. While it’s unclear if Apple will adapt this nano-texture technology for future iPhone models, the company may explore alternative solutions or revisit the anti-reflective coating as manufacturing processes evolve.
On the other hand, it is worth mentioning that Apple’s competitors like Samsung have already implemented advanced display technologies, such as the Gorilla Glass Armor used in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which significantly reduces reflections and enhances screen durability.
As Apple continues to refine its manufacturing capabilities, it’s possible that enhanced display features like the anti-reflective coating could be introduced in future iPhone iterations. For now, consumers can expect the iPhone 17 Pro models to maintain the current display standards without the anticipated improvements in scratch resistance and glare reduction.
