Several images were posted to Chinese microblogging site Weibo on Saturday claiming to show more leaked iPhone 8 components, just weeks away from the handset's expected launch in September.
Samsung Display is reportedly ramping up manufacturing numbers on seven separate OLED productions lines dedicated to producing panels for the upcoming iPhone 8.
The Cupertino giant is now believed to be partnering with Samsung’s neighboring rival, LG, after reportedly investing billions of dollars in the G6 maker.
Apple is allegedly going to pay the large sum in advance to secure up to 45,000 units from the Korean display maker, which will begin production of the panels in 2019.
Although many report have pegged Samsung to be the sole supplier of OLED displays for the upcoming iPhone 8, Apple is actively working toward reducing its reliance on supply from the Korea-based tech giant.
Apple’s next iPhone will see its volume production delayed until November or December, according to a report today by DigiTimes’s Steve Shen, citing a report by the Chinese-language Economic Daily News.
Apple is reportedly in talks with LG Display to invest about $1.75-2.62 billion USD into the Korean display maker’s new OLED production lines exclusively dedicated to Apple orders.
KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo — often cited for his insider knowledge on Apple's movements — recently published a new investor note laying out his top ten predictions for the iPhone 8. Here they are.
As the iPhone 8's highly-expected September launch is approaching, a number of reports so far have suggested that the handset could be delayed due to production issues.