Tight AMOLED supply causing problems for manufacturing, could impact Apple

Supply chain reports suggest that Oppo, one of the forces combating Apple in the Chinese market, will not hit shipment targets as a result of insufficient OLED supply from leading display maker Samsung.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 5

Apple's iPhone seen as tipping point for OLED dominance by 2020

With Apple rumored to be switching to OLED screens starting with the 2017 iPhone, research firm IHS believes that product's launch will serve as a game changer for OLED technology and mobile displays.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 22

Apple supplier LG Display spends another $1.75B on flexible OLED production

LG Display on Wednesday announced plans to spend 1.99 trillion won — about $1.75 billion — on a new flexible OLED production line, which could potentially help the company vie for Apple iPhone orders.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Samsung not separating OLED business [updated]

Samsung Display, the largest OLED manufacturer in the world and a key display supplier for Apple's entire range of products, was rumored to spin off its OLED business as a separate entity from its money-losing LCD operations. But the company later issued a statement denying the report [updated]

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 14

Samsung, Sharp plan to ramp up OLED production ahead of Apple's rumored all-glass 2017 iPhone

With rumors continuing to suggest Apple plans to introduce an all-new iPhone design with an OLED display next year, it's likely not a coincidence that display suppliers Samsung and Sharp are both indicating they plan to expand OLED shipments before the end of 2017.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 6

Samsung may launch two bendable smartphones with OLED screens in 2017

Samsung is considering announcing not one but two smartphones with bendable OLED screens as soon as early 2017, which could potentially be more radical designs than what's rumored for Apple's own OLED phones that year, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 65

Glass-based iPhone redesign coming in 2017, Apple partner Catcher reaffirms

Amidst rumors of an all-new glass-backed look for the iPhone in 2017, the chief executive of Catcher, the company that builds metal casings for the iPhone lineup, added fuel to the fire on Thursday with new comments about next year's model.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 20

OLED iPhone with curved screen could appear in 2018, research forecasts

Apple will ship an OLED iPhone with a curved screen in 2018, as part of a ramp-up of the company's OLED use beyond the Apple Watch, according to a new research forecast.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 41

Japan Display reports $294M net loss, hopes Apple will switch iPhone to OLED soon

Amid slowing sales from a stalling smartphone market, Apple supplier Japan Display is apparently hopeful that future iPhone models could use OLED display technology, helping to once again reignite sales growth.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 29

Cowen upgrades Apple to 'outperform,' envisions OLED iPhones with new form factors

Cowen and Company upgraded its outlook on AAPL stock to "outperform" on Wednesday with a $135 price target, telling investors it believes Apple will return to growth with this fall's "iPhone 7" and beyond.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 11

Apple rumored to debut OLED iPhone in 2017

A report on Wednesday claims Apple is planning to incorporate OLED display technology in its iPhone lineup in 2017, a year earlier than previous estimates, though the new screen technology will be limited to certain high-end models due to initial supply constraints.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 29

Apple filing hints at work on OLED-based wraparound display technology

A U.S. patent application published on Thursday suggests that Apple is at least experimenting with the concept of wraparound displays for some of its portable devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

LG aims at ramping up curved OLED production amid rumors of iPhone plans

LG Display is reportedly planning to increase its manufacturing capacity for curved OLED displays, in a move that may back rumors the company will help Apple produce its first OLED-equipped iPhone.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Samsung to invest up to $7.47B in developing flexible OLEDs for future iPhones, report claims

Samsung Display is reportedly planning to spend up to $7.47 billion on expanding manufacturing capacity with the long-term goal of producing flexible OLED panels for future iPhones.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Apple to help build AU Optronics into AMOLED supplier for future iPhones, rumors claim

Apple is planning to invest in Taiwan's AU Optronics and build the firm into an AMOLED screen supplier for future iPhones, reports said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

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