Samsung reportedly spending $21B to expand OLED capacity for 'iPhone 8,' future devices

Possibly flush with OLED screen orders for the "iPhone 8," Samsung is reportedly beefing up its production capacity by building new factories at a pair of new sites in South Korea.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 17

Latest questionable 'iPhone 8' delay claim lays blame on limited OLED screen availability

The latest supply chain reports out of China suggest that it is not the Touch ID, or layered motherboard design that may cause later than expected shipments of the forthcoming "iPhone 8," but instead, Samsung is having production issues with the OLED screen for the device that it pioneered.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 18

Samsung reportedly on track to deliver 80 million OLED screens for 'iPhone 8' before end of year

Samsung appears poised to deliver around 80 million OLED screens suitable for the "iPhone 8" before the end of 2017 — but a later than expected date for mass shipments for the phone is still expected.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 18

New 'iPhone 8' 3D Touch tech rumored to be more expensive than Apple expected

Apple's alleged supplier for the 3D Touch implementation for the OLED "iPhone 8" has hiked its price, and is reportedly charging more than double for the assembly in the new phone, versus what it charges for the iPhone 7.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 27

Samsung, LG concerned by Apple's plans to replace OLED with micro-LED in 2017 Apple Watch 3, later iPhones

Later this year, Apple is expected to begin production of its advanced new power-efficient display technology known as micro-LED, which is expected to initially be used to replace OLED in Apple Watch Series 3. The shift is part of a series of moves that is concerning Samsung, LG and other South Korean suppliers.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 67

Production of Apple's 'iPhone 8' said to be affected by unspecified Samsung OLED problems

Another supply chain source suggests that the "iPhone 8" supply in 2017 will be profoundly hamstrung has emerged, but for a different reason — tight supplies of the the Samsung OLED screen.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 24

Rumor: Apple pushing LG to get into smartphone OLED business for 2018 iPhone

In an apparent bid to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on rival Samsung, Apple is said to be pushing LG Display to enter the small- to medium-sized OLED business, potentially in time for a 2018 iPhone update.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 7

Alleged 'iPhone 8' diagrams show display dimensions, sensor array

Early on Monday a new diagram purporting to be of the "iPhone 8" surfaced, including questionable specifics about exactly how close the screen comes to the edge of the enclosure, and how the sensors adjacent to the phone's ear speaker are aligned.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 13

Rumor: Demand for 'iPhone 8' OLED screens will force Samsung to convert LCD factory

New supply chain data shows the impact of a $9 billion OLED screen contract on Samsung, which could see as many as 55 million "iPhone 8" flagship phones shipping to consumers by the end of this year.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Rumor: Supply chain issues with 'iPhone 8' 3D sensors may lead to late launch in Oct. or Nov.

New supply chain reports suggest that Apple is having difficulty with the design and sourcing of components of the "iPhone 8," affording credence to earlier reports that the high-end device may not launch in September.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 21

With 'iPhone 8,' Apple & Samsung to dominate 2017 OLED supply, squeezing out others

Huawei may have just 8 percent of its smartphones shipped with OLED panels in 2017 because of constrained supply forced by Apple's shift to the technology, and Samsung selling the majority of its available supply for the "iPhone 8."

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Supply chain suggests Apple's 'iPhone 8' will sport mildly curved Samsung OLED screen

Yet another report has emerged from the Chinese supply chain, suggesting that while the high-end "iPhone 8" will have a curved screen, but it won't be so pronounced as to make it unrecognizable as an iPhone at first glance.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 27

Why the 'iPhone 8' may see Apple finally adopt OLED

Conflicting rumors peg the 2017 iPhone refresh to boast OLED screens in just the "iPhone 8," or the high-end model and in the "iPhone 7s," or in nothing at all. AppleInsider examines the technology, and discusses why — or why not — it may make an appearance later in the year.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 34

Report confirms Sharp pouring $878M into in OLED production ahead of 'iPhone 8'

Sources familiar with the matter have confirmed that Sharp is investing 1 trillion yen into OLED screen production, more than a month after reports circulated that it was planning to do so.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Supply constraints will limit OLED to just 'iPhone 8,' benefitting Apple in long run - report

A new analyst report sheds some doubt on the "super cycle" concept because of a probable limit in OLED screen supply, suggesting that the pent-up demand for a revolutionary iPhone incorporating the flexible screens will only be sated after a few years — which will boost AAPL over the long term.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 27

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