Marking a significant shift from liquid crystal displays (LCDs), Apple is fully transitioning its iPhone lineup to organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays by 2025.
Apple’s complete migration to OLED screens will have notable implications for its current suppliers like Japanese firms Sharp Corp and Japan Display, who have been key providers of LCD screens for Apple's devices. The report indicates that these companies will no longer play a role in the production of displays for Apple's iPhones, as they do not engage in the mass production of OLED screens for smartphones.
Apple has reportedly started placing orders for OLED panels for its forthcoming iPhone SE model.
These orders have been made with China's BOE Technology and South Korea's LG Display, indicating a broader diversification of its display technology supplier base.
This move marks a significant shift from a decade ago when Sharp and Japan Display together controlled 70 percent of the iPhone display market. Recently, their role has been restricted to supplying LCD screens for the iPhone SE, while Apple has increasingly adopted OLED technology for its premium models, starting with the iPhone X in 2017.
Apple's use of OLED technology has also expanded beyond iPhones, as evidenced by the introduction of OLED displays in the latest iPad Pro models released in May this year. This broader adoption indicates a growing commitment to OLED displays across its product lines.
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