New $1.4B Japan Display plant slated to open in 2016, likely dedicated to Apple

Component manufacturer Japan Display on Friday officially unveiled plans for a new $1.4 billion display plant in central Japan, with Apple reportedly investing in the facility to secure supplies of advanced LCD panels for its products.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 7

Rumor: 12.9" iPad is latest Apple device claimed to feature next-gen IGZO display

Apple's upcoming 12.9-inch iPad — commonly referred to as the "iPad Pro" — will make use of an oxide LCD, most popularly known as Sharp's IGZO display technology, a new report from the company's supply chain claims.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 29

Sharp LCD plant revelation casts doubt on Apple's use of IGZO displays

Despite numerous reports that Apple is employing next-generation IGZO display panels in its iPad lineup, a weekend revelation that the iPhone maker has monopolized the output of a Sharp facility not known to produce IGZO components throws those assertions into question.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 33

Apple supplier Sharp strikes strategic deal with Samsung

Sharp, a key supplier of components that go into iPads and iPhones, lost $5.4 billion last year, prompting the Japanese display maker to increase its reliance on Apple's top rival, Samsung, in order to survive.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 29

Sharp cuts production of 9.7" iPad screens, demand may be shifting to Apple's iPad mini

Sharp is said to have "nearly halted" production of 9.7-inch panels for Apple's full-size iPad — a change made as sales are predicted to shift to the 7.9-inch iPad mini.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 111

Sharp hypes IGZO displays, Apple called a 'prime candidate' to use

Sharp this week made its case to CES attendees that IGZO technology is the future of mobile displays, leading one market watcher to believe it's likely inevitable that Apple will adopt them.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 53

Apple may have invested $2 billion to aid struggling display maker Sharp

Apple's annual capital expenditures report came in $2.3 billion higher than anticipated, which has led one analyst to believe Apple could have put a significant amount of money into key but struggling supplier Sharp.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 24

Sharp says iPhone 5 displays being made for Apple in 'adequate volumes'

An executive with LCD maker Sharp has indicated that his company is not having problems supplying displays to Apple for the iPhone 5.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 26

Sharp hits delays producing screens for Apple's next iPhone - WSJ

LCD maker Sharp Corp. has not yet started mass producing displays for Apple's next iPhone, prompting concerns of a component shortage ahead of the device's anticipated launch, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 23

Foxconn & Sharp may spend $1B on LCD plant to boost production for Apple

Foxconn and Sharp are considering a $1 billion investment in a Japanese LCD plant in order to build more display panels for Apple's iPhone and other devices.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 15

Sharp's financial struggles place Foxconn investment in doubt

Shares of display maker and Apple supplier Sharp have plummeted so far that Foxconn's deal to buy a stake in the struggling Japanese company could be in peril.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 11

Sharp announces it will ship screens for Apple's next iPhone this month

Sharp's new president announced on Thursday that his company will begin shipping displays for Apple's next-generation iPhone this month.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 86

Foxconn rumored to begin receiving Apple television LCDs in Q3 2012

A new rumor claims Sharp is set to begin delivering LCD TV panels to assembler Foxconn in order to begin building Apple television sets.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 121

LG supplying MacBook Pro Retina displays to Apple

At least one of the suppliers for Apple's new high-resolution MacBook Pro Retina display has been identified as LG Display.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17

Foxconn may buy more Sharp shares, fueling Apple television rumors

Foxconn is said to be in talks to buy more shares of display panel maker Sharp, once again prompting speculation that their alliance could play a key role in Apple's rumored television set.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 22

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