Apple adds LG as second OLED supplier as iPhone XS rolls off assembly lines

Apple has indeed selected LG Display as its second supplier of OLED panels for iPhone displays, following a successful series of quality tests, a report said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Apple supplier LG Display in danger after back-to-back bad quarters

The longtime Apple supplier has to scale back expansion after yet another bad quarter, even though it may be on tap for OLED screens for the iPhone.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 2

LG Display secures orders to supply OLED and LCD screens for 2018 iPhones

Apple has placed an order with LG Display for OLED and LCD display panels, a report claims, with the South Korean firm said to be providing screens that will be used in the 2018 iPhone refresh this fall, alongside existing display provider Samsung.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 2

LG nibbles at Samsung's monopoly on OLED screens for future iPhones

LG Display is indeed joining the supply chain for Apple's 2018 OLED iPhones, and will reportedly be delivering somewhere between 3 and 5 million panels — an amount higher than suggested in other recent rumors.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 2

Best deal anywhere: LG's 34-inch FreeSync IPS Display for $279 ($50 off) with free $40 gift card

B&H Photo this week is knocking $50 off the LG 34-inch 21:9 IPS Monitor (34UM59-P), bringing the price down to $279 with a free $40 gift card. An affordable display that can be used with Apple's MacBook Pro or iMac, the LG display also qualifies for free expedited shipping with no tax collected in most states.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Cheaper 6.1-inch LCD 2018 iPhone expected to be Apple's most popular model

Apple has reportedly made some alterations to its 2018 iPhone orders, and is expected to deliver more of the 6.1-inch LCD 2018 iPhone in the fall than the OLED models combined.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 32

Rumor: 6.1-inch iPhone will use LG display found in G7 ThinQ

Apple's rumored 6.1-inch LCD iPhone, expected this fall, will employ the same sort of "MLCD+" display found on LG's new G7 ThinQ phone, a Korean report suggested on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apple's efforts to widen OLED screen supply for 2018 iPhones stymied by LG delays

Apple's plans to work with LG as a second supplier for iPhone screens appear to have suffered a blow due to manufacturing delays, according to a new report.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 11

Samsung faces increased competition from LG Display, Sharp for future iPhone OLED panel orders

Samsung may soon face increased competition from its display production rivals, with a report claiming LG Display and other manufacturers are stepping up their OLED panel efforts to try and secure future orders from Apple to supply screen components for future iPhones.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 2

LG may supply OLED for Apple's 6.5" edge-to-edge 'iPhone X Plus'

Apple and LG Display are allegedly finalizing talks on an OLED supply deal, which could see the latter provide panels for a rumored 6.5-inch iPhone, which is believed to be a jumbo-sized version of the iPhone X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 16

Last chance! Lowest Price Anywhere: LG's 27" UltraFine 5K display for MacBook Pro now $1,199 w/ 3-year warranty and no tax in 48 states

New price drop exclusively for AI readers! This week, save $150 on LG's 27" 5K Monitor (27MD5KB-B) for 2016 and 2017 MacBook Pros with free expedited shipping and no sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ. This UltraFine display features Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and comes with a 3-year warranty for added peace of mind.

Christine McKee 8 years ago 0

LG Display hints at deal to begin making OLED panels for Apple's iPhone X

LG Display may be on the verge of providing display panels for the iPhone X, entering Apple's OLED supply chain earlier than expected and reducing dependence on Samsung.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 13

BOE makes push to become Apple's second OLED supplier for iPhones

Major Chinese display maker BOE is reportedly investing billions into OLED production lines in an attempt to win orders from Apple, which currently relies exclusively on Samsung panels for the iPhone X.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 17

LG unlikely to enter iPhone OLED supply chain before 2019

Following revelations that Samsung could be the sole supplier of OLED displays for a next-generation "iPhone 8" handset, a report late Wednesday reaffirms previous claims that Apple's effort to diversify its supply chain with panels from LG is unlikely to bear fruit before 2019.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 20

Apple invests $2.7B in LG's OLED production for future iPhones - report

In an effort to expand availability of OLED displays for future iPhones, Apple has reportedly sunk 3 trillion won, or $2.7 billion U.S., into partner LG's manufacturing capabilities.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 4

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