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Apple to Release 3 OLED iPhones in 2018 — Report
According to the latest report from Nikkei, Apple will release three iPhone models with OLED displays in 2018. The report is based on rumors from two separate sources who rely on industry insiders. Apple did not provide any comments on the matter.
TAIPEI -- 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.
Samsung will benefit from Apple’s plan to release three OLED iPhones in 2018. The company is planning to build the world’s largest OLED plant to satisfy all its customers.
This year, Apple is expected to ship 90 million new iPhone units. Half of these devices will be OLED iPhones, sources claim.
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Leave a commentApple Seeds macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta 6 to Developers and Public Testers
Along with the sixth iOS 10.3.3 beta for developers and public testers, Apple has released a new build of macOS Sierra 10.12.6. The update contains a number of minor enhancements and improves the stability, performance, and security of compatible Mac computers.
Apple Releases New iOS 10.3.3 Beta to Developers and Public Testers
Apple has released the sixth beta of iOS 10.3.3 to developers and public beta testers. The update contains a number of bug fixes as well as security, stability, and performance improvements.
Apple to Replace Touch ID with Face Scanner
According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple is testing facial recognition technology that should replace the Touch ID fingerprint scanner in future iPhone models.The new biometric authentication system will be based on new 3D and eye scanners. People familiar with the matter claim it will be more secure and reliable than fingerprint recognition.
50% of Smartphones Will Have OLED Displays in 2020 [Report]
According to the latest report from TrendForce, nearly 50% of all smartphones will have OLED displays by 2020. The main reason for the growth is the adoption of the new display technology by Apple. Since the iPhone is expected to get an OLED screen in 2017 and subsequent years, Apple’s market rivals are very likely to adopt the technology as well to compete with new iPhones on equal terms.
Apple to Invest $2 Billion in LG’s New OLED Factory
According to the latest report from The Investor, Apple is planning to invest $1.75 to $2.62 billion in the construction of LG’s new OLED manufacturing facilities. Both companies have reportedly agreed on the terms of investment, but are yet to discuss the timing and several other details.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, which means it is high time I told you about the most popular posts of the last couple of days. Let’s not waste time and take a look at the articles worth your attention right now.
HTC U11 is Faster than iPhone 7 Plus — AnTuTu
Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus is not the most powerful and efficient smartphone on the market any more. According to the latest data shared by AnTuTu, the HTC U11 has beaten the iPhone in May.
Check Out This New iPhone 8 Concept by Martin Hajek [Images]
A well-known concept designer Martin Hajek has posted a bunch of images showing the iPhone 8 concept. The designer imagined that the next-generation flagship device will get a glass back panel and a stainless steel frame. Even though this is not the actual iPhone 8 and not even a leaked prototype, it looks gorgeous.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra to Public Testers
Apple has released the first beta of macOS High Sierra to public testers. Along with this, the company has made the second beta of the upcoming operating system available for developers.
Apple Seeds New iOS 10.3.3 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Betas
Apple has released iOS 10.3.3 beta 5 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 beta 5 to developers and public testers. Both updates contain bug fixes as well as security, stability, and performance improvements. There are no major new features, though.
Apple to Release AR Glasses in 2020 — Analyst
According to the latest report from usually reliable analyst Gene Munster, Apple will release a pair of AR-glasses. This new product may be launched in 2020. The analyst says that the Cupertino-based tech giant is currently investing heavily in the augmented reality and related technologies, so the release of the new product is only a matter of time.
Apple Stops Signing iOS 10.3.1, No Downgrades Are Possible
Apple has stopped signing iOS 10.3.1. This means it is no longer possible to downgrade to this firmware version or restore the iPhone or iPad to iOS 10.3.1.
iPhone 8 to Be Delayed Due to Problems with OLED Displays Production
According to the latest report from DigiTimes, Samsung is facing problems with the production of OLED panels for the iPhone 8. Citing people familiar with the matter, the reporters claim that only 3–4 million OLED iPhone units will be ready for shipping in September. This means that Apple is very unlikely to ship 50–60 million iPhone 8 units by the end of 2017, as it was predicted earlier.
Apple Releases First iOS 11 Beta to Public Testers
Apple has released the first iOS 11 beta to public testers. The developers have been testing the firmware since June 5, but this is the first version that is available for all those who sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program. It should be more stable than the first developer beta.
