Apple won't adopt AMOLED displays in iPhones until 2019 at the earliest, insider says

Apple won't embrace AMOLED display technology in the iPhone in the near future, instead opting to stick with its current LCD panels until at least 2018, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities said on Tuesday.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 73

Rumor: Samsung now supplying OLED displays for Apple Watch, Apple sampling OLED for future iPhones

Apple is said to have begun diversifying its Apple Watch supply chain, bringing Samsung into the fold for its low-power OLED panels, and potentially paving the way for a next-generation iPhone with an OLED panel, according to a new supply chain rumor.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 38

Apple-owned micro-LED display technology earns high praise, seen as potential OLED replacement

Before Apple acquired low-power display maker LuxVue, micro-LED technology was relatively unknown. But now the display industry is paying close attention, and one expert believes micro-LED could disrupt current LCD screens, as well as OLED displays like on the Apple Watch.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 32

Sapphire screen cover hampers Apple Watch display quality, expert says

The best screen image quality can actually be found on Apple's entry-level Apple Watch Sport, as the costlier stainless steel and Edition versions feature sapphire covers that degrade image quality with higher reflectance, a display expert claims.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 51

Nokia unveils new folding OLED display as rumors say similar tech headed for Apple's 'iWatch'

Nokia's Semiconductor Energy Laboratory has unveiled a new kind of OLED display that can be folded like a book while in use, similar to technology that Apple is thought to be exploring for future iPhones and the long-rumored "iWatch."

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 38

Rumor: Apple testing 1.5" OLED displays for wearable 'iWatch'

Development of Apple's rumored smart watch is allegedly gaining momentum, as a pair of new reports claim the company is testing 1.5-inch OLED screens for a wrist-worn device, and that Foxconn has been contracted to build a trial batch.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 64

Apple partner LG Display invests $650M in OLED screens

LG Display, a major provider of screens to Apple, has announced plans to invest more than $650 million in OLED technology.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 25

Apple CEO pans OLED displays but stops short of ruling out iPhone with larger screen

In his keynote interview kicking off the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference on Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook discounted the appeal of OLED displays while simultaneously appearing cagier than he's previously been when responding to questions on whether Apple should develop an iPhone with a larger screen in order to address competition.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 60

Apple courts OLED expert away from LG

Apple has hired an OLED expert who was previously a senior researcher of the screen technology at LG Display.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 27

Samsung, Microsoft hype new 'Youm' flexible OLED display tech

Samsung's day-two keynote at CES was full of surprises, including new bendable screen technology called "Youm," as well as an appearance by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 52

'Huge' orders for Samsung's flexible OLEDs spark rumors of Apple interest

Samsung has seen a "huge" number of orders for its new flexible OLED screens, and Apple is rumored to be among the companies interested in the new technology.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 39

Apple wants to improve brightness control on OLED screens

Though Apple has never released a product with an OLED screen, it continues to dabble with the technology behind the scenes, and has proposed a way of improving brightness control on organic light emitting diode displays.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 10

Samsung officially spinning off struggling LCD business in April

Apple supplier Samsung announced on Monday that it will spin off its LCD manufacturing business into a separate company beginning in April.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 17

Apple's rumored television is 'the elephant in the room' at CES 2012

HDTV makers have shown increased innovation at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, spurred in part by fears that Apple is planning an entrance into the market with its own television set.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 83

Apple wants to improve OLED technology for potential use in future iPhones

Apple has shown interest in improving the technology behind organic light emitting diodes, or OLED displays, to provide even better battery life for devices like the iPhone and iPad.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 22

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