All articles tagged with #oled displays
Apple is stockpiling OLED panels and extending its display supply buffer to six weeks ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max and foldable Ultra launch to prevent shortages and stabilize prices amid rising component costs and RAM/memory constraints, with Samsung, LG, and BOE as suppliers; this could become a long-term policy if supply pressures persist, though chip bottlenecks at TSMC may still push prices higher.
ASUS unveils the Zephyrus Duo, a 16-inch dual‑screen laptop with two 16-inch OLED touchscreens totaling 21 inches of diagonal space, 120 Hz, 0.2 ms response, and DisplayHDR True Black 1000 with up to 1100 nits brightness. It includes a detachable magnetic Bluetooth keyboard and five modes (Dual Screen, Laptop, Sharing, Book, Tent). Pre-orders are live from ASUS and Newegg starting at $4,500 for the RTX 5070Ti version and $5,500 for the RTX 5090 version, with 32GB RAM, 1TB PCIe 5.0 storage, and a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, in a CNC-milled aluminum chassis.
Asus unveils the upgraded ROG Zephyrus Duo gaming laptop at CES 2026, featuring two full-size 16-inch 3K 120Hz OLED HDR screens, a detachable keyboard, and powerful Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs, promising versatile multitasking and gaming performance, with a release expected in mid-to-late Q2 2026.
MSI announced a new Prestige business laptop line for CES 2026 featuring thinner designs, OLED displays, 2-in-1 options, larger trackpads, and Intel's Panther Lake chips, with models like Prestige 14 AI Plus and Prestige 16 AI Plus, including Flip versions with stylus and OLED screens, set to launch early 2024.
HP unveiled redesigned OmniBook laptops at CES 2026, featuring a slim Ultra model with OLED display and advanced AI capabilities, along with refreshed lower-tier models. The OmniStudio all-in-one now includes a Neo:LED display and enhanced file sharing features. These updates mark a significant overhaul of HP's laptop and desktop lineup, emphasizing sleek design and improved display technology.
Samsung is considering using Chinese OLED displays from BOE for its flagship Galaxy phones to reduce costs, despite traditionally using its own high-quality displays, as part of a strategy to cut manufacturing expenses and diversify suppliers after settling a patent dispute with BOE.
Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.1 with new features, while rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro will support full 5G satellite internet and feature a DSLR-style camera. An updated Apple TV 4K is also expected soon, alongside plans to introduce ads in Apple Maps and expand OLED displays to iPads and MacBooks. Additionally, new color options for the iPhone 18 Pro and a potential release of a new iPad mini are circulating.
Apple is expected to release new MacBook Pro models with OLED displays next year, enhancing display quality and user experience.
Production of foldable OLED displays for Apple's first foldable iPhone has started, with Samsung Display establishing a dedicated line capable of producing 15 million panels annually. The device is expected to feature an inward-folding 7-inch OLED display, a thin design, and advanced features, with a launch anticipated next year. Samsung is likely to remain the exclusive supplier for several years, leveraging its foldable display expertise.
Production of the 2025 iPad Pro has begun with OLED panels from Samsung and LG, but high prices are expected to limit sales, similar to last year. Despite supply chain efforts, demand remains tepid due to premium pricing, and Apple plans to transition all iPads to OLED over the coming years, facing challenges with new suppliers like BOE.
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro models featuring the new M5 chip are expected to launch in October, with Samsung and LG beginning mass production of OLED panels for both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, marking a diversification of Apple's supply chain and potential future adoption of OLED in other iPad models.
Samsung's One UI 6.1 update has reintroduced a burn-in prevention feature that was missing in One UI 6, aiming to address the screen burn-in issue on its OLED displays by subtly shifting pixels to prevent permanent image retention, particularly affecting the Galaxy S23 series and other eligible devices.
Apple's next iteration of iPads, including the iPad Pro and Air models, is expected to arrive in early May, featuring new OLED displays, redesigned accessories, and updated chips. The release may have been delayed due to software and production challenges, but if the new arrival time stands, they'll arrive ahead of Apple's WWDC 2024 developer conference in June. Entry-level iPad shoppers may have to wait longer for an upgrade beyond the current models on sale.
Bloomberg reports that Apple is expected to release its new iPad Pro and iPad Air models in "early May" as overseas suppliers have increased production. The release was initially planned for late March or early April, but software updates and manufacturing challenges, particularly with the new OLED screens, have caused delays. The new iPad Pro is anticipated to feature OLED displays, a thinner design, an upgraded M3 chip, and new accessories, while the iPad Air may come in a new 12.9-inch size.
BOE is set to supply the majority, if not all, of the 6.1-inch OLED panels for the upcoming iPhone SE 4, as Samsung reportedly withdrew from the deal due to Apple's low pricing. With a unit cost of $25, lower than what Samsung or Chinese makers are asking, BOE is likely to secure all orders for the displays, while Samsung's decision was influenced by low margins and Apple's request for an even lower price per unit.