AMOLED

According to a DigiTimes report, Samsung Display may become the exclusive supplier of AMOLED panels for Apple’s next generation ‘iPhone 8’ in 2017. Citing Apple’s Taiwan-based supply chain partners, the source claims that the South Korean tech giant is currently the only AMOLED manufacturer capable of supplying 20 million units to Apple within a month. Apple will launch...

In a note to investors KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple has plans to introduce a new high-end iPhone model in 2017 that sports a curved glass case and 5.8-inch AMOLED display, a radical departure from current-generation aluminum models. Kuo said the new iPhone's design is similar to that of the iPhone 4/4s, but instead...

Taiwanese media reports claim (via Focus Taiwan) Apple is planning to inject funds into AU Optronics, with the aim of transforming the company into an "active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) screen supplier". While AU Optronics declined to comment on the reports, Focus Taiwan notes that the company has been focusing on AMOLED displays for more...

The iPhone 7 isn't here yet, but the rumour mill is already spilling information about the iPhone 8. The hottest topic of discussion is: What kind of display will Apple use with this handset? According to rumours, there is a chance it will be an OLED display, and now manufacturers are knocking on Apple's door...

Apple will likely stick with LCD panels until 2018 and beyond, according to well-connected KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. This contradicts earlier rumours hinting that Apple would indeed adopt AMOLED displays the iPhone (via MacRumors). Earlier this month ET News reported that Apple would likely switch to AMOLED displays for the next-generation iPhone. That won't...