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'iPhone SE 2,' an end to robocalls, and Jimmy Iovine's thoughts on streaming on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 0

China's BOE set to become Apple's second-largest OLED screen supplier in 2021

Sources in the supply chain say that BOE will provide 45 million OLED display panels for the iPhone, making it second only to Samsung, and exceeding LG.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 10

Japan Display exploring sale of smartphone factory to Apple for $820M

Japan Display has reached out to both Apple and Sharp Corp in hopes of selling off its main smartphone screen factory in hopes to settle its massive debt.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 15

Apple helping out LCD supplier Japan Display with shorter payment terms

Alongside previously reported bailout aid, Apple is now said to be helping financially troubled Japan Display by shortening the amount of time it takes to pay the screen manufacturer.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 10

Apple refining OLED screen penetration tech for removal of iPhone notch

The infamous notch at the top of the current generation of iPhones could be eliminated in a future version, with Apple looking into including openings in the display itself that cameras, speakers, and other sensors could be positioned behind, providing them with access to the outside world while minimizing their appearance.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 28

Apple expected to release iPad Pro, MacBook Pro with Mini LED displays

Doubling down on an earlier prediction, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will produce new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models featuring high-quality Mini LED displays in late 2020 or early 2021.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 26

Apple considering a further bailout of Japan Display after consortium fails

Apple manufacturing partner Japan Display has lost one of its consortium bailout participants — and the iPhone maker is reportedly considering coming to the rescue, again.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 8

iPhone 11 Pro Max screen secures 'highest ever A+ grade' in lab testing

The iPhone 11 Pro Max has the best smartphone display available in a mobile device, DisplayMate has declared following lab testing of the OLED display.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 40

OLED patent aggregator suing Apple over implementation of every screen it uses

A firm that aggregates patents on OLED tech has sued Apple over a wide array of products, alleging that despite not making its own OLED screens, Apple is responsible for the infringements.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 22

Apple may have to wait two years for OLED iPhone screens from Japan Display

Ailing LCD producer Japan Display could potentially start production of OLED panels for smartphones at one of its domestic facilities, the CEO of a consortium helping the manufacturer with a bail out suggests, one that could possibly provide screens for a future iPhone model.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 11

Apple 'aggressively testing' OLED screens from other suppliers

Apple has begun to test OLED panels from other manufacturers in an effort to diversify its supply chain for the 2020 iPhone lineup.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 10

'iPhone 11' OLED screens may be the same as the Samsung Galaxy S10

The 2019 iPhones will use the same material as those used by Samsung's Galaxy smartphones, according to a report, a rumor that could be better from a supply chain point of view, but also means that Apple won't be using a custom material for its smartphone display.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 12

Apple expects 'iPhone 11' sales to match 2018 iPhone XS sales figures

Apple's suppliers are reportedly in the process of making 75 million of the September 2019 'iPhone 11' range, which is approximately the same as orders for the 2018 models.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 22

Apple iPhone supplier LG pumping $2.6B into Korean OLED production

On Tuesday LG Display, one of Apple's OLED suppliers for the iPhone, announced plans to invest $2.6 billion toward an existing OLED production line in South Korea.

Roger Fingas 6 years ago 4

Apple considering micro LED display for 2020 Apple Watch

Following years of development with different suppliers, Apple is reportedly close to switching Apple Watch display from OLED to micro LED, and production is expected to begin in time for a fall 2020 launch.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 17

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