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Rumor: Apple could see OLED supply constraint prior to inclusion in next-gen iPhone

One popular rumor for the next-gen iPhone is the adoption of OLED screen panels for the handset, especially given that both the Apple Watch and the Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro now use OLED components. Unfortunately, supply constraints may keep OLED panels further down the road. A new report says that the four main suppliers for […]

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Rumor: Apple exploring silver nanowire technology for 12.9-inch iPad

I’m not entirely sure what nanowire is, but it sounds pretty cool. A new report claims that Apple is investigating silver nanowire technology to improve touch panels in its much anticipated upcoming 12.9-inch iPad. The quote reads as follows: “Apple is planning to apply nano new material on touch panel. By changing ITO-based clear film […]

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Rumor: Apple to release three new iPhone models in 2015

There’s maybe a nugget of truth to be found here, albeit the source itself it sometimes sporadic. Digitimes is claiming that Apple will release three new iPhone models this year. While many Apple watchers are expecting to see the release of two new “S” models—the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus—the new report also says the […]

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Rumor: Apple working on thinner, more powerful “iPad Air 2”

The iPad could become even more thinner and powerful this year. Per Boy Genius Report and Digitimes‘ discussions with supply chain sources, touch panel makers TPK and GIS have received iPad Air 2 orders from Apple for “full-lamination” units. The upcoming tablet is expected to have the same 9.7-inch size and screen resolution, but the […]

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Rumor: LG Display to act as primary supplier of iPhone 6 displays

The majority of the display panels for the iPhone 6 will be made by LG Display. Per G for Games and MacRumors, LG Display will be the largest supplier of display panels for Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 handset.The Korean company allegedly beat out rivals Samsung, Sharp, and Japan Display to earn the top supplier spot. […]