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Engineering specs, discussions emerge for Apple Watch Series 4 LTPO-OLED screens

Following Apple’s announcement last week, you may have notice that the Apple Watch Series 4 unit incorporates a “LTPO-OLED” screen. Here to explain what that is, a quick engineering discussion screen cap offered the following details: Appleā€™s watch comparison [Source : 0] Section 1: What are backplanes Before we can understand what the LTPO OLED […]

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Rumor: Apple considering switch to IGZO displays to boost next-gen MacBook Pro battery life

The next-gen MacBook notebooks could possess even longer lasting batteries. Per Korea IT News, Apple is once again rumored to be considering indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) LCDs, this time for inclusion in not only upcoming versions of its iPad, but also in its forthcoming MacBook Pros. A recent report has the Cupertino company talking […]

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Rumor: Apple to use LED backlighting system to reduce weight of next-gen iPad

This could prove spiffy. Per CNET, a report released on Thursday says Apple will likely use a modified LED backlight apparatus in a bid to make the 9.7-inch tablet as thin and light as possible. NPD DisplaySearch stated that it expects Apple’s fifth-generation iPad to sport a more efficient LED array, as well as a […]

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Rumor: Apple looking into Sharp IGZO technology for future iOS device displays

It’s a rumor now, but it highlights the idea of a cool thing that could come to the Mac before too long. Per AppleInsider, Sharp this week Sharp stressed the importance of IGZO technology for the company’s future. In attendance for Sharp’s event was analyst Brian White of Topeka Capital Markets, who lauded the abilities […]

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Rumor: Apple may switch to IGZO displays for next-gen iOS devices

Next year could be interesting where iOS devices are concerned. Per DigiTimes, Apple is reportedly in talks with Sharp to use the company’s IGZO display technology in next-generation iPhones and iPads, but low yield rates have prompted the Cupertino tech giant to look at other Asian display makers in efforts to bolster its supply chain. […]