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[posting]51177372[/posting]Apple tells supply chains it will use OLED in upcoming iPhones, says report Vicky Chou, Taipei; Alex Wolfgram, DIGITIMES [Friday 27 November 2015] Apple has notified supply chains that it intends to switch to OLED panels for iPhones released in 2017-2018 and is calling on display makers in Korea and Japan to begin expanding production for the technology, according to a new report from Nikkei Asian Review that quoted supply chain sources in Japan. The report said Apple is aiming to release iPhones with OLED in 2017 but may be forced to wait until 2018 depending on supply and yield issues. Apple has been reluctant to switch to OLED because of these factors, coupled with instability dealing with the lifespan, luminosity and energy-saving capabilities small- to medium-size OLED panels currently possess. Apple has outlined its requirements in terms of expected specifications for the displays and supply needed to meet iPhone shipments, which are expected to continue surpassing the 200 million mark a year over the next few years, the report added. Currently there are three main panel makers looking to compete for orders from Apple: LG Display, Japan Display (JDI) and JOLED. The report indicated that panel makers in Japan are highly concerned over Apple's reported decision since they mainly focus on LCD production and development, with LCDs accounting for roughly 80% of JDI's total business. JDI and JOLED however are expected to increase cooperation in developing OLED, setting up new research facilities in 2016 in order to begin producing various samples. The makers expect to mass produce OLED by 2018, the report added. Sharp may be significantly affected by Apple's move as the panel maker has currently not put much investment into developing OLED displays. Meanwhile, reports from Korea have recently stated that Apple has been seriously considering OLED for upcoming iPhones and also reiterated a likely time-frame would fall between 2017-2018. The reports have also leaked information that LG Display is expected to increase capacity as well as construct new OLED facilities in order to meet demand, such as the recently reported P10 fab expected to enter mass production in 2017. |
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