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Rumor: Apple exploring lower-resolution displays for more affordable Vision Pro headset

Apple’s lower-end Vision Pro headset may use lower-resolution displays to help bring down the price point. Apple is reported to be investigating the use of lower-resolution displays for a more budget-friendly version of its Vision Pro wearable headset. Per DigiTimes and other industry sources, Apple has received OLED display samples from Japan Display (JDI) with […]

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Rumor: Apple to begin mass producing its own microLED displays

When in doubt, roll your own. According to Nikkei Asia, Apple will begin mass producing its own microLED displays in order to lessen its reliance on Samsung, increase control over its supply chain, and lay the groundwork to realize its ultimate goal of bringing the technology to iPhones. Per sources close to the story, Apple […]

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Rumor: Samsung and LG funnel billions into OLED R&D, production for next-gen Macs and iPads

You can’t knock a sustained R&D effort. Samsung and LG are rumored to be looking to corner the market for midsize OLED panels and are investing billions into creating new production lines for next-generation displays slated to appear in future iPad and Mac models. It’s also been rumored that Apple is working to incorporate OLED […]

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iFixit teardown notes smaller heatsink in new M2-based MacBook Pro notebooks

A recent teardown has shown that Apple’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max-based MacBook Pro note feature a considerably smaller heatsink due to supply chain issues. According to recent reports by iFixit and MaxTech, the new MacBook Pro’s revised thermal architecture appears to be caused by the reduced overall footprint of the ‌M2‌ Pro and […]

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Rumor: Samsung expected to begin production of OLED units for 2018 iPhones in May

Samsung has reportedly begun OLED panel production for two of this fall’s iPhone models, including a 5.8-inch “iPhone X 2” and a 6.5-inch “iPhone X Plus.” Early production should begin in May with Samsung doubling down in June per the Economic Daily News. The story also backed claims that Samsung would have to reactivate production […]