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Apple adds LG Display as second supplier of OLED displays

Apple adds LG Display as second supplier of OLED displays

“Apple Inc. will soon land a second supplier for the organic light-emitting diode screens used in high-end iPhones, according to people familiar with the matter, a key step in the U.S. company’s push to reduce iPhone costs and its dependence on Samsung Electronics Co.,” Min Jeong Lee and Sam Kim report for Bloomberg.

“South Korea’s LG Display Co. will initially supply between 2 million and 4…

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Large iPhones have nearly killed off small 4-inch displays among U.S. users

Large iPhones have nearly killed off small 4-inch displays among U.S. users

“Earlier this week Apple announced that it sold 41 million iPhones during the last quarter, and today CIRP is out with new analysis on the overall iPhone install base in the United States plus a breakdown by install base,” Zac Hall reports for 9to5 Mac.

“Apple only shares how many iPhones are sold globally per quarter and doesn’t break down sales by model,” Hall reports. “Consumer…

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Apple to use OLED screens in three new iPhones in 2018, sources say

Apple to use OLED screens in three new iPhones in 2018, sources say

“Apple is planning to use advanced organic light-emitting diode displays in all new iPhone models launched from the second half of 2018, according to two industry sources,” Debby Wu reports for Nikkei. “One said that Apple is tentatively looking at releasing three new models next year. Apple did not respond to an email seeking comments.”

“Sources in the OLED production equipment…

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There may never be an iPhone larger than the forthcoming 'iPhone 7s Plus'

There may never be an iPhone larger than the forthcoming ‘iPhone 7s Plus’

“We’re just over two months away from Apple announcing its next iPhone, which means the rumor mill is operating at full blast,” Bill Maurer writes for Seeking Alpha. “At this point, the amount of rumors/leaks continue to pile up to the point where so many will not be true.”

“A recent article on Forbes lists roughly two dozen primary rumors, and there are plenty more out there if you do…

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Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple's next-gen 5.5-inch OLED 'iPhone 8' to be similar in physical size to 4.7-inch iPhone 7, with significant battery increase

Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple’s next-gen 5.5-inch OLED ‘iPhone 8’ to be similar in physical size to 4.7-inch iPhone 7, with significant battery increase

“A new report from KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that the upcoming iPhone 8 will be about the same physical size as the 4.7 inch iPhone 7 and yet pack a much bigger battery, comparable to the 2700 mAH battery in iPhone 7 Plus,” Benjamin Mayo reports for 9to5Mac.

“With reports indicating the OLED iPhone screen is circa 5.5 inches, it seems that the ‘no bezels’ rumor is true,” Mayo…

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Apple is launching two versions of its 5.5-inch iPhone in 2017

Apple is launching two versions of its 5.5-inch iPhone in 2017

Apple will reportedly release two different 5.5-inch iPhones in 2017, one of which will feature an OLED display, according to a 9to5Mac, which viewed a report from Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple analyst at KGI Securities. This isn’t the first Kuo has mentioned an OLED display. Earlier this year, he made the same prediction, and clearly he believes OLED is in Apple’s future. We also already heard rumorsth…

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Apple dumps AT&T subsidized iPhone options

Apple dumps AT&T subsidized iPhone options

“Only days after AT&T CEO Ralph de la Vega said subsidized phone prices are going away, Apple dropped the option for iPhones on the carrier’s network,” Jeff Gamet reports for The Mac Observer.

“Instead of offering iPhones on AT&T’s network with two-year contracts and subsidized prices,” Gamet reports, “Apple now only offers the AT&T Next plan which spreads the cost of a new iPhone over…

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Pegatron expands capacity due to strong global demand for Apple's iPhone 6/Plus

Pegatron expands capacity due to strong global demand for Apple’s iPhone 6/Plus

[cfsp key="adsense_336x280"]“Apple assembler Pegatron is expanding production capacity to handle strong global demand for the iPhone 6,” Debby Wu reports for Nikkei.

“Local press reports suggest Apple may also tap Pegatron to produce the iPhone 6 Plus since Foxconn has been struggling to cope with demand,” Wu reports. “On Monday, Pegatron’s Chief Executive Jason Cheng told investors his company…

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