Apple considered buying stake in Sharp to aid development of television - report

As it is believed to be gearing up to launch its own television, Apple initially considered investing in Sharp's LCD business, but the company instead opted to let its manufacturing partner Foxconn fill that role, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 41

Foxconn-Sharp deal expected to target orders for Apple television

The newly announced partnership between Foxconn and Sharp has been seen as an opportunity for both companies to produce IGZO panels for Apple's anticipated television set.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 54

Foxconn buys 10% share of Sharp to help boost LCD business

Sharp is looking to shake up its money-losing LCD business by selling a 10 percent stake to Foxconn, Apple's overseas manufacturing partner.

Slash Lane 14 years ago 27

Sharp meets Apple's standards for iPad Retina display, LG lags behind - report

Sharp finally received verification to begin supplying Retina displays for Apple's new iPad in February, but LG Display has yet to meet Apple's standards.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 8

LG supplying Apple with iPad Retina displays along with Samsung - report

Samsung isn't the only company supplying Retina displays for Apple's new iPad, with LG also manufacturing the high-resolution panels, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 14

Samsung is sole supplier of Apple's iPad Retina displays - report

LG and Sharp failed to meet Apple's quality standards, leaving Samsung as the sole supplier of Retina displays for the new iPad, according to a new report.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 160

iPad Retina Display features Super High Aperture pixels, double the LEDs

Packing four times the pixels into the new iPad's Retina Display has proven to be a challenge for Apple's manufacturing partners, who are utilizing advanced technology like Super High Aperture pixel design and packing in double the LEDs for backlighting.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 50

Apple may be squeezed by Retina Display shortage at 'iPad 3' launch

It may take Apple more than a month to fully ramp up supply of its third-generation iPad, due to a rumored limited supply of high-definition Retina Displays, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 59

LED maker reportedly tapped to supply chips for Apple television

Apple is said to have selected a key component supplier for its rumored television set, with LED chipmaker Genesis Photonics expected to enter the supply chain.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 39

Three alleged 'iPad 3' parts assembled, including possible Retina Display

Three parts claimed to be from Apple's forthcoming third-generation iPad have been assembled to confirm that they do, in fact, properly connect to one another.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 38

Pictured Sharp LCD panel claimed to be Retina Display for Apple's 'iPad 3'

Another leaked component photo shows an LCD panel manufactured by Sharp that is claimed to be a 9.7-inch Retina Display for Apple's anticipated third-generation iPad.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 39

Industry insiders downplay likelihood of Apple television release in Q2 2012

As rumors continue to swirl that Apple is preparing to launch a connected television set, a new report claims it is highly unlikely that the company will release such a device in the second quarter of 2012 because Sharp has limited production of the IGZO panels reportedly bound for the device.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 20

Suppliers rumored to ship 6M-7M next-gen iPad LCD panels this quarter

Apple's suppliers are reportedly scheduled to ship between six to seven million high-resolution panels for the next-generation iPad in the first quarter of 2012 as production ramps up ahead of an expected March launch.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 6

Rumor: Sharp's IGZO display didn't make the cut for Apple's third-gen iPad

A new report claims Sharp will not be supplying display panels for Apple's third-generation iPad, suggesting its touted IGZO technology will not appear in this generation of devices.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 64

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

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