Apple said to invest $2.7 billion in LG to get OLED panels for future iPhones

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Apple has invested $2.7 billion (3 trillion Korean Won) in LG Display to secure OLED displays for future iPhones, according to a latest report from The Korea Herald. This year’s iPhone 8 is rumored to sport OLED display instead of LCD display and these will be sourced from Samsung. Continue reading “Apple said to invest $2.7 billion in LG to get OLED panels for future iPhones”

Sony tipped to release flagship smartphone with OLED display in 2018

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Sony is expected to launch Xperia smartphone with OLED display in 2018, according to a latest report from Nikkan, a Japanese publication. The company will adopt OLED display only for the premium Xperia smartphone and not for entire range.
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Sony OLED Bravia 4K TV with Dolby Vision HDR announced

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Sony has announced XBR-A1E Bravia 4K OLED TV at CES 2017.  The XBR-A1E BRAVIA OLED series is powered by Sony’s 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme, the Acoustic Surface sound system. It sports a cutting-edge stand-less form factor.  Continue reading “Sony OLED Bravia 4K TV with Dolby Vision HDR announced”

LG reportedly partners with Apple, Google to develop out-foldable OLED panels

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LG Display is said to be developing out-fold OLED panels that will go into mass production in 2018, according to a latest report from ET News. The company will partner with Apple, Google and Microsoft to develop these out-fold OLED displays. Continue reading “LG reportedly partners with Apple, Google to develop out-foldable OLED panels”

Next generation iPhone to sport OLED display, says Sharp CEO

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Since the beginning of this year we have heard reports and rumors about Apple going with OLED display for next year’s iPhone. Now, Apple’s switch from LCD to OLED has been confirmed by Sharp’s CEO and President Jeng-wu Tai.

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Foxconn to reportedly ink Sharp takeover deal this week

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At the beginning of this year, it was reported that Foxconn has offered $5.1 billion to buy Sharp. However, the deal was delayed over the negotiation of the the bailout. Now, new reports are suggesting that both the companies are ready to ink the deal this week.

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Apple tipped to release iPhone with 5.8-inch curved AMOLED display in 2017

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Apple has big plans for the iPhone design in 2017, according to new report from KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (Via). The company is said to release next year’s iPhone with curved panels on the front and back with metal on the sides. Continue reading “Apple tipped to release iPhone with 5.8-inch curved AMOLED display in 2017”

Apple might debut OLED displays on iPhone in 2017

Apple is looking forward to introduce OLED displays on iPhones next year according to a new report from Nikkei via (9to5Mac). The latest report comes months after it was reported that Apple might bring OLED displays to iPhone in 2018. Hence it looks like the company has decided to make the shift to OLED a year earlier.

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Samsung signs deal with Apple to become their main flexible OLED supplier

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It has been rumoured for quite a while that Samsung is in talks with Apple to supply OLED screens for upcoming iPhones. Well, it now seems that they have come to an agreement which makes Samsung the largest flexible OLED supplier for Apple.

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JDI in talks with Apple to provide OLED displays for iPhones in 2018

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Earlier rumors suggested that Apple may approach Samsung to provide OLED display panels for their 2018 iPhones. However, new rumors state that the company is now in talks with JDI (Japan Display Inc) to provide the same.

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Samsung patents reveal new smartphone form factors with flexible displays

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We’ve had ‘pre-flexed’ display smartphones for a while now and as interesting as they are, things do get really interesting when we have proper flexible screens on devices and smartphones. Some of the latest patents filed by Samsung reveal smartphones with very interesting form factors that are possible thanks to flexible displays.

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Apple iPhone might use Samsung OLED displays in 2018

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A new report suggests that future iPhones from Apple will use OLED displays manufactured by Samsung in 2018. The report is more of a rumor than a confirmed agreement between the two companies.

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LG to invest 1.05 Trillion Korean Won in new Production Line for flexible OLED Displays

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LG, one of the world’s leading display makers announced today that it plans to invest 1.05 Trillion Korean Won (Around US$ 900 Million) to setup a new production line to produce 6th generation flexible OLED panels in order to become a clear leader in the flexible OLED display market.

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Samsung and LG to provide flexible OLED for future Apple Watch?

Samsung is said to provide flexible OLED for next Apple Watch, according to a report from Koreaherald. The South Korean company along with LG will develop the OLED display for Apple Watch 2.

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Samsung announces two new OLED displays – A transparent display and a mirrored display

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Samsung has just announced two new and unique displays – one is a transparent display while the other one is a mirrored display.

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