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Ever since Apple first began using OLED displays on the iPhone in 2017,  we’ve been hearing rumours about the first OLED display iPad. Apple went in a different direction with its 2021 iPad Pro refresh, adding a Mini-LED display. However, supply chain sources still claim that OLED equipped iPads are on the way.

Korean supply chain news outlet, The Elec, has updated its reporting on next year's iPads. According to supply chain sources, Samsung is currently developing upgrades to its manufacturing methods in preparation for 10-inch OLED iPads in 2022. Apparently, Samsung is expecting an increased order for OLED panels from Apple.

As we've previously heard, Apple's plan is to apparently introduce OLED displays on the smaller iPad models next year, before bringing them to the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models in 2023. Standard iPads would use rigid OLED panels, while the iPad Pro models would use flexible OLED.

This all lines up with comments from Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, who as 9to5Mac points out, stated that OLED iPads would be coming in 2022 back in March.

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KitGuru Says: Perhaps Apple will finally bring OLED to the iPad next year, but these rumours have persisted for so long that they have become difficult to believe. Do you think we’ll finally see an OLED iPad in 2022? 

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Samsung begins producing LTPO 120Hz displays reportedly for iPhone 13 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/matthew-wilson/samsung-begins-producing-ltpo-120hz-displays-reportedly-for-iphone-13/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/matthew-wilson/samsung-begins-producing-ltpo-120hz-displays-reportedly-for-iphone-13/#respond Mon, 31 May 2021 12:59:21 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=517432 While Apple updated the iPad Pro to support higher display refresh rates quite some time ago, the process of bringing this to the iPhone has been painfully slow. The end could be in sight, however, as new reports coming from supply chain sources indicate that we may finally see a 120Hz iPhone this year. According …

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While Apple updated the iPad Pro to support higher display refresh rates quite some time ago, the process of bringing this to the iPhone has been painfully slow. The end could be in sight, however, as new reports coming from supply chain sources indicate that we may finally see a 120Hz iPhone this year.

According to sources speaking with The Elec, Samsung Display and LG Display have both begun production on new displays for Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro smartphones. For the higher-end iPhone 13 devices, a Samsung 120Hz OLED will be used, while lower-tier iPhones will use an OLED display from LG.

As pointed out by 9to5Mac, Apple has been waiting to switch to low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED displays on the iPhone for a while now, which is why 120Hz support has taken so long.

As long as there are no delays in production this year, Apple should announce its new iPhone family in September, followed by availability a couple of weeks later.

KitGuru Says: Android flagships have been using high refresh rate displays for quite some time now, so this could be Apple's chance to finally catch up. 

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Samsung gives sneak peek at the future of flexible OLED displays https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/samsung-gives-sneak-peek-at-the-future-of-flexible-oled-displays/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/samsung-gives-sneak-peek-at-the-future-of-flexible-oled-displays/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 15:38:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=515608 Samsung worked on flexible display technology for many years prior to the release of devices like the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Flip. This week, the Samsung Display team teased us with a look at the next generation of flexible displays, which will enable completely new device designs.  As reported by SamMobile, last week, Samsung …

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Samsung worked on flexible display technology for many years prior to the release of devices like the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Flip. This week, the Samsung Display team teased us with a look at the next generation of flexible displays, which will enable completely new device designs. 

As reported by SamMobile, last week, Samsung took part in Display Week 2021, an exhibition for the display industry. Several prototypes were shown, all featuring OLED displays with multiple fold options.

As we can see from the images, one of these prototypes is a double-folding OLED panel, which can be used like a smartphone or folded out into a thin, 7.2-inch tablet. Samsung also developed a slidable concept, where the display can be extended horizontally by pulling out the screen.

The final concept is a new display with an under-panel camera. This type of display could be used on laptops at first, hiding the standard webcam behind the display and enabling an even higher screen-to-body ratio. Eventually, this sort of tech could also be used on smartphones to enable truly bezel-less designs.

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KitGuru Says: These are all prototypes for the time being, so don't expect any of these to turn into legitimate products any time soon. With that said, this is an interesting look at the future of display technology and the new kind of designs they could enable. 

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Samsung’s ‘unbreakable’ flexible OLED display can survive major drops and extreme temperatures https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/samsungs-unbreakable-flexible-oled-display-can-survive-major-drops-and-extreme-weather-conditions/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/samsungs-unbreakable-flexible-oled-display-can-survive-major-drops-and-extreme-weather-conditions/#respond Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:04:44 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=381048 We've known for years now that Samsung is working on fully flexible displays. There have been rumours about this technology landing in smartphones almost every year for the last four years. However, it is starting to look like 2019 might finally be the year, as Samsung Display has announced that its ‘unbreakable' flexible smartphone display …

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We've known for years now that Samsung is working on fully flexible displays. There have been rumours about this technology landing in smartphones almost every year for the last four years. However, it is starting to look like 2019 might finally be the year, as Samsung Display has announced that its ‘unbreakable' flexible smartphone display has been fully verified.

Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an official testing company for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the US has tested Samsung's flexible ‘unbreakable' OLED panel, giving it the green light to be used in future smartphones. The newly developed display is expected to be applicable to other markets too, with Samsung highlighting automobiles, mobile military devices, portable game consoles and tablet PCs as potential landing spots.

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According to Samsung, this new flexible OLED panel uses an unbreakable substrate and an overlay window securely adhered to it. Flexible displays that we have seen previously would attach to a glass covered window, which can break more easily. Hojung Kim, Samsung Display's GM of Communication noted that “the fortified plastic window is especially suitable for portable electronic devices not only because of its unbreakable characteristics, but also because of its lightweight, transmissivity and hardness, which are all very similar to glass”.

The display was tested by UL based on military standards set by the US Department of Defence. This includes 26 drop tests and surviving extreme weather conditions, ranging from temperatures of 71 degrees and -32 degrees. During tests, Samsung's panel continued to function normally without damage to its front, sides or edges.

Samsung seems to be pretty proud of its latest display tech, so now we just need to sit back and wait for it to roll out to consumers.

KitGuru Says: I've been following Samsung's flexible OLED display developments since I first started working at KitGuru. It has been a long journey, with lots of rumours and false leaks. However, with Samsung now making noise about its displays, it looks like we are finally getting close to some sort of consumer rollout.

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Samsung develops 11K display with 2250ppi pixel density https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/anton-shilov/samsung-develops-11k-display-with-2250ppi-pixel-density/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/anton-shilov/samsung-develops-11k-display-with-2250ppi-pixel-density/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2015 20:47:56 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=258684 Samsung Display has begun development of a new screen for smartphones that will boast with incredible resolution and extreme pixel density. The new display will be demonstrated three years from now and will dramatically improve visual experience on smartphones. Samsung is working with 13 other companies and education institutions on a new display for mobile …

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Samsung Display has begun development of a new screen for smartphones that will boast with incredible resolution and extreme pixel density. The new display will be demonstrated three years from now and will dramatically improve visual experience on smartphones.

Samsung is working with 13 other companies and education institutions on a new display for mobile devices that will feature 11K ultra-high-definition resolution and pixel density of around 2250 pixels per inch, reports ETNews. Not a lot is known about the new screen, but it is clear that to actually manufacture it Samsung will need to develop a number of all-new technologies.

Samsung’s current-generation Galaxy S6 features 5.1” display with 2560*1440 resolution and 577ppi pixels density. The upcoming super-resolution display will feature dramatically more pixels. In fact, thanks to extreme pixel density the screen will feature autostereoscopic-3D effect.

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One of the challenge that Samsung will face with extreme pixel densities is power consumption of such displays. If Samsung manages to keep power consumption of super-resolution displays low enough for smartphones, then it will be able to dramatically reduce consumption of regular screens for handsets, laptops or tablets that do not need ultra-high pixel densities or resolutions. In fact, development of 11K display may be even more important than the actual product.

Samsung plans to showcase its 11K display in 2018, but it is unclear when the company plans to initiate mass production of such screens.

“We are hoping that we are able to show such technologies at Pyeongchang Olympics if there is a progress in developing technologies,” said Chu Hye Yong, executive director of Samsung Display’s base technology department. “Although some might think that 11K as ‘over specification’ that consumers do not need, this can work as a basis for Korean display industry take another leap if related materials and parts improve through this.”

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KitGuru Says: While it is technologically possible to developer “overkill” displays with extreme resolutions, it should be noted that it will take industry a long time to produce 11K content. In fact, even TV industry will unlikely be ready with 8K ultra-high-definition content in 2018.

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Samsung, LG have special teams working on displays for Apple’s products https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/anton-shilov/samsung-lg-have-special-teams-working-on-displays-for-apples-products/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/anton-shilov/samsung-lg-have-special-teams-working-on-displays-for-apples-products/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:54:50 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=245393 After Apple and Samsung Electronics dropped all lawsuits against each other outside the U.S., business ties between the two companies seem to be getting stronger. The South Korean conglomerate recently formed a standalone team of approximately 200 employees who will work exclusively on displays for Apple’s devices. LG Electronics also has a separate Apple-focused group …

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After Apple and Samsung Electronics dropped all lawsuits against each other outside the U.S., business ties between the two companies seem to be getting stronger. The South Korean conglomerate recently formed a standalone team of approximately 200 employees who will work exclusively on displays for Apple’s devices. LG Electronics also has a separate Apple-focused group within the company.

One of the key advantages of Apple’s mobile devices, such as iPhone smartphones and iPad media tablets, are high-quality retina class screens. For example, the latest Apple iPhone 6 features IPS displays with the so-called dual-domain technology for more accurate colours (full sRGB reproduction support is claimed) and wider viewing angles. The company’s premium laptops also feature advanced retina-class displays. Besides, Apple is the only company in the world to offer an all-in-one PC with 5K (5120*2880) display resolution.

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Since Apple has very special requirements when it comes to displays, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have special teams that develop monitors exclusively for Apple and are only allowed to share information about Apple business within the group, reports Bloomberg news-agency.

“The new exclusive team for Apple implies that the relationship between Samsung and Apple has improved,” said Jerry Kang, an analyst at Englewood, Colorado-based researcher IHS Inc. “This also suggests that Samsung Display will win screen orders from Apple, such as for the Apple Watch.”

Apple is probably the largest display panels customer of both Samsung Display and LG Display. Therefore, it is not completely surprising that the two companies have special teams focused on needs of their biggest client.

It remains to be seen is whether Apple will get exclusive display technologies from the two companies.

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KitGuru Says: While Apple uses proper displays on mobile and high-end devices, many of the company’s entry-level products, such as MacBook Air, have very outdated screens. It would be great if Samsung or LG helped Apple to finally install high-quality displays on its relatively inexpensive products.

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Japan Display may build plant exclusively for Apple iPhone screens https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/anton-shilov/japan-display-may-build-plant-exclusively-for-apple-iphone-screens/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/apple/anton-shilov/japan-display-may-build-plant-exclusively-for-apple-iphone-screens/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2015 03:39:13 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=236886 Japan Display Inc., a leading supplier of screens for various mobile devices including Apple iPhone, is considering possibilities of building a plant that will be exclusively used to make displays for Apple iPhone smartphones, a media report claims. JDI wants to be the main supplier of screens for Apple’s handsets. At present the Japanese company …

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Japan Display Inc., a leading supplier of screens for various mobile devices including Apple iPhone, is considering possibilities of building a plant that will be exclusively used to make displays for Apple iPhone smartphones, a media report claims. JDI wants to be the main supplier of screens for Apple’s handsets.

At present the Japanese company is negotiating with Apple regarding potential investments in the project. JDI wants the U.S. company to provide a significant portion of $1.7 billion required for the plant, reports Reuters news agency citing its sources. While Apple typically invests in its suppliers, the company may reconsider such strategy following the scandal with GT Advanced, which failed to deliver sapphire cover glass substrates to the Cupertino, California-based giant.

The most likely site for the factory is in Ishikawa, central Japan, the news agency claims. The new manufacturing facility is expected to have capacity greater than the company’s existing plant in Mobara, southeast of Tokyo, which makes 50 thousand of the 1.5*1.85 metre TFT LCD sheets a month for iPhone 6 displays and other uses.

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JDI, which merged display assets of Sony, Toshiba, and Hitachi, has a number of exclusive technologies to offer Apple, which should provide a number of benefits to iPhone handsets. Japan Display’s active matrix LCD displays are based on a low-temperature poly-silicon (LTPS), which enables higher resolutions and pixel density. The company also has developed IPS-NEO technology, which reduces the light shining through from the backlighting and thus provides deeper blacks. JDI also has a technology that allows to integrate the touch-screen function into the LCD panel, something that will allow to make smartphones a tad thinner.

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While Japan Display clearly would like to become the exclusive supplier of mobile displays for Apple iPhone, the consumer electronics giant will hardly let that happen. Firstly, the company cannot make a crucial component for its main product at one site since the risks are too high. Secondly, Apple needs multiple suppliers compete against each other for its orders to get lower pricing. Since JDI will not be the only supplier of displays for future iPhones, it is unlikely that Apple will take advantage of JDI’s exclusive technologies since it needs to have similar screens on all smartphones.

At present JDI competes against Samsung Display and LG Display for Apple’s orders.

Apple and JDI did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: Since both Samsung and LG are Apple’s rivals on the market of smartphones, Apple could actually provide JDI money it needs to build a new plant with the aim to make it a primary supplier of mobile displays and reduce payments to competitors. However, the South Korean companies will likely remain in Apple’s list of suppliers for multiple reasons. 

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Samsung Display to build $1 billion display assembly fab in Vietnam https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/anton-shilov/samsung-display-to-build-1-billion-display-assembly-fab-in-vietnam/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/anton-shilov/samsung-display-to-build-1-billion-display-assembly-fab-in-vietnam/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2014 23:00:11 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=201447 Samsung Display said Thursday that it received approval to build a $1 billion display module assembly plant in Vietnam. The company already makes some of its smartphones in the country, so the addition of a display assembly facility will allow the company to boost its manufacturing efficiency. Samsung intends to build the fab in Bac …

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Samsung Display said Thursday that it received approval to build a $1 billion display module assembly plant in Vietnam. The company already makes some of its smartphones in the country, so the addition of a display assembly facility will allow the company to boost its manufacturing efficiency.

Samsung intends to build the fab in Bac Ninh province rather quickly. Already in 2015 the new plant is projected to begin production, reports Reuters news-agency. Exact production capacity or types of displays to be handled at the facility have yet to be decided and will probably depend on actual market conditions. The Wall Street Journal reports that the initial plan presented to the local authorities proposed to build a plant that would employ 8000 people and would produce display modules for 48 million of mobile devices per year.

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A display module for smartphones made by Sharp, a rival of Samsung.

The competition on the smartphone market is intensifying and in order to be successful companies like Samsung have to be flexible in terms of pricing. To do so Samsung Electronics has been ramping up its production capacities in Vietnam, where labor is cheaper than in other countries, including China and South Korea, where Samsung Display produces display modules now. Since display module assembly requires a lot of workers, it is logical to build an appropriate plant in Vietnam.

“The work is labor intensive, so there should be tangible benefits in overall cost reduction for Samsung Electronics,” said Song Myung-sub, an analyst with HI Investment.

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KitGuru Says: If Samsung Display proceeds with the original plan and builds a factory capable of producing modules for 48 million of mobile devices, this may have a noticeable, but not a dramatic, effect on the company’s production capacities in general.

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