Apple granted patent using hinged OLED screen as a dynamic iPad or Mac keyboard

Apple's new "dual display" patent could potentially allow for a future MacBook or iPad to use a second screen in place of a keyboard, eschewing physical keys.

Brad Jones 8 years ago 50

Latest supply chain rumor suggests Apple could continue to sell current iPhone X model into 2019

Rumors from Apple suppliers are now at odds with one another, as a new report contradicts earlier claims that the current iPhone X would be completely replaced by a new model later this year. Instead, it is suggested that Apple could stick with its usual strategy of continuing to sell previous year's models.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 19

Supply chain chatter suggests Apple considering two OLED, two LCD iPhone models for fall 2018

A new report from the Chinese supply chain suggests that Apple is continuing to evaluate multiple sizes for the fall 2018 releases, with the latest claim saying that the the company is evaluating a 5.7-inch and 6-inch LCD device, plus both a 6-inch and 6.4-inch OLED iPhone.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 12

Apple putting pinch on worldwide OLED supply, Chinese vendors looking to mini LED in 2018 phones

Supply chain reports from China suggest that Huawei, Oppo, and Xiaomi are looking at alternatives to OLED, as Apple grows the quantity of screens it needs for the iPhone.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 11

Extreme OLED test finds Apple's iPhone X takes much longer to 'burn in' images than Samsung Galaxy Note 8

OLED technology is prone to image burn-in — something that Apple worked hard to compensate for in designing the hardware and software of the iPhone X. A new and extreme stress test puts the iPhone X anti-burn-in capabilities to the test, discovering Apple's efforts have, in fact, put it ahead of the competition under the most difficult conditions.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 27

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

Bigger yields could let Samsung churn out 180-200M iPhone OLED panels in 2018

Samsung Display has allegedly improved the yield rates for the OLED panels used in the iPhone X, and could manufacture as many as 180 to 200 million OLED panels for Apple next year.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

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

Extreme test shows OLED iPhone X with 'dark mode' saves nearly 60% battery over 3 hours

After publicizing ways to reduce power consumption on the iPhone X OLED display, AppleInsider has begun to put the methods to the test to get a feel for exactly how much power can be saved. The answer: a lot.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 30

iPhone X support document discusses Super Retina OLED screen off-angle viewing, image persistence

A new support document discussing the Super Retina OLED display in the iPhone X addresses user viewing angles, as well as the possibility of image persistence when a display shows a faint remnant of an image that hadn't moved in a long period of time.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 20

How ditching the home button on iPhone X could pave the way for a dynamic, foldable future iPhone

Moving away from the home button could allow for future iPhones to be used in a variety of different orientations — and different physical form factors. AppleInsider explains how the absence of a physical home button on the iPhone X could set the stage for future radical design changes, amid rumors that Apple is interested in pursuing a folding iPhone.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22

Apple seeks new patent for folding displays as rumors of a foldable OLED iPhone heat up

On the heels of a rumor that Apple is working with OLED maker LG on a future iPhone that could fold in half, a new patent application from the company describes the very same thing.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 22

Rumor: Apple working with LG on foldable OLED iPhone in 2020, leaving rival Samsung in dark

Samsung is believed to be the sole supplier of OLED displays for Apple's forthcoming iPhone X, but in an effort to keep future technology breakthroughs secret from its chief rival, Apple is rumored to have partnered with LG to work on a new, foldable iPhone concept.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 32

Apple's investment in micro LED predicted to lead to future Apple Watch with longer battery life

Apple's moves in the space, plus supply chain reports both suggest that the upcoming micro LED display technology is an obvious choice for a future Apple Watch — with recent production equipment breakthroughs suggesting that Apple's purchase of LuxVue in 2014 will bear fruit sooner rather than later.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 36

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