The Elec

By MacRumors Staff

The Elec Articles

iphone se 4 modified flag edges

6.1-Inch iPhone SE 4 OLED Panel to Be Supplied by China's BOE

Monday March 6, 2023 2:36 am PST by
Apple partner BOE will supply the OLED displays for the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which is expected to be released next year, according to The Elec. China-based BOE reportedly missed the initial volume of OLED panels destined for this year's iPhone 15 series due to production issues, with Samsung and LG claiming the majority of orders. Now it is looking to make up for it by focusing on...
Beyond iPhone 13 notch less

Next Year's iPhone 16 Pro Still on Track to Feature Under-Display Face ID, Followed By Under-Display Selfie Camera in 2026

Tuesday February 28, 2023 3:10 am PST by
Apple is still on track to switch to under-display Face ID technology next year that will provide more usable display area on iPhone 16 Pro models, claims a new report out of Korea. Apple is set to transition to under-screen ‌Face ID‌ on ‌iPhone 16 Pro‌ models in 2024, followed by under-screen ‌Face ID‌ and an under-screen front camera on iPhone 18 Pro models in 2026, according to respected...
iPad Pro OLED Feature 2

2024 OLED iPad Pros Set to Be a Lot Pricier Due to Costly Panel Production Process

Monday February 27, 2023 2:31 am PST by
Apple's upcoming OLED iPad Pro models are likely to be significantly more expensive than existing OLED devices of a similar size due to the costly new production processes involved, claims a new report out of Korea. Apple is next year widely expected to launch new 11.1-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models featuring OLED instead of LCD displays, and its panel procurement will account for the...
iPhone 14 Pro Rear Camera

iPhone 15 Pro Max Periscope Lens Coming to Both iPhone 16 Pro Models in 2024

Tuesday January 17, 2023 1:34 am PST by
The iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the sole Apple smartphone of 2023 to get a periscope camera lens and benefit from greatly enhanced optical zoom, with the hardware only set to become a feature of both Pro models next year, claims a new Korean report. According to The Elec, Apple intends a "Folded Zoom" periscope telephoto lens to be an exclusive feature in the iPhone 15 Pro Max this year,...
iphone 14 face id dynamic island

iPhone 16 Pro Rumored to Feature Under-Display Face ID Next Year

Tuesday January 10, 2023 3:19 am PST by
The iPhone 16 Pro will feature under-display Face ID technology to provide more usable display area, according to The Elec. The Korean-language report explains that Apple will move the components required for ‌Face ID‌ authentication directly under the iPhone's display in 2024. When not in use, the TrueDepth camera for ‌Face ID‌ will not be visible under the display, which will appear...
iPad Pro OLED Feature 2

Samsung Prioritizing Development of OLED Displays for Rumored 2024 iPad Pro

Wednesday December 21, 2022 2:10 am PST by
Samsung is prioritizing the development of OLED displays that Apple plans to use in upcoming iPad models, according to a report today by The Elec. According to the report, Samsung has prioritized the development of a particular display type that uses two-stack tandem OLED panels, which is what Apple plans to use in future ‌iPad‌ and Mac models. Prioritization of this display type means the...
OLED iPad Air

Apple Could Adopt Hybrid OLED Technology for Future iPads

Wednesday August 31, 2022 7:08 pm PDT by
Apple's rumored plans to transition to OLED technology for future iPad models could involve using "hybrid" OLED technology that combines both rigid and flexible OLED panel materials, according to The Elec (original Korean-language version). The report claims that Apple is reluctant to rely solely on the flexible OLED technology it uses in its iPhone models, as the panels have a tendency to...
apple ar headset concept 2

Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Again Rumored to Feature Micro-OLED Internal Displays and Standard OLED External Indicator Display

Monday August 8, 2022 8:14 am PDT by
Apple's long-rumored mixed-reality headset will feature separate internal and external displays that use different display technologies, according to The Elec. Concept render based on purported leaked information by Ian Zelbo As stated in the original Korean language report, Apple's first-generation mixed-reality headset will feature an OLED on silicon (OLEDoS), also known as micro-OLED,...
OLED iPad Pro Feature

Apple Suppliers Already Working on Second-Generation OLED iPad

Thursday June 30, 2022 4:18 am PDT by
Apple suppliers are already working on display panels for second-generation OLED iPad models, The Elec reports. Samsung Display is said to be in the process of negotiating prices for new Gen 8.5 OLED deposition equipment designed to make OLED display panels for devices like tablets. Samsung is reportedly planning to use the equipment to mass-produce Gen 8.5 OLED panels in late 2024 for the...
iPhone 14 Lineup Feature Purple

Apple Said to Be Evaluating iPhone 14 OLED Displays This Week Ahead of Mass Production

Monday June 20, 2022 3:50 am PDT by
Apple is evaluating OLED displays for the iPhone 14 this week ahead of mass production, The Elec reports. The OLED display panels in question are reportedly destined for the standard, 6.1-inch ‌iPhone 14‌ model, with mass production due to begin between July and August. The displays are from Chinese display panel maker BOE, which was embroiled in controversy earlier this year after Apple...
iPhone 13 Face ID

Apple Drops BOE iPhone Displays After Discovering Unexpected Design Changes

Wednesday May 4, 2022 3:55 am PDT by
Apple has virtually cut Chinese display manufacturer BOE out of the iPhone 13's supply chain after discovering design changes to its OLED panels, The Elec reports. BOE has been supplying OLED display panels for 6.1-inch iPhone models since last year, but the company has only manufactured a "meager amount" of OLED panels for the ‌iPhone‌ since February, according to The Elec. Panel production ...
vanarama apple car concept

Report: Apple Developing Apple Car Autopilot Function With South Korean Partner

Tuesday February 22, 2022 2:59 am PST by
Apple has developed the chip modules and packages for the autopilot functions of its rumored Apple Car with the help of an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) company based in South Korea, claims a new report today. Apple Car concept by Vanarama based on patents filed by Apple OSAT is a service that suppliers often provide to partners that involves semiconductor assembly,...
OLED iPad Air

2022 OLED iPad Air in Doubt After Apple Turns Down Samsung's Display Panels

Wednesday September 29, 2021 1:31 am PDT by
Apple has called off a joint project with Samsung to use a Samsung-developed OLED display for a forthcoming 10.9-inch iPad Air, according to a new report today from The Elec. The project was stopped due to either the single stack structure of OLED panel or profitability issues or both, people familiar with the matter said.Single stack refers to the current widely used OLED panel structure...
iphone12protriplelenscamera

Apple Shuffles Suppliers for Periscope Telephoto Lens in 2023 iPhones

Thursday September 2, 2021 2:27 am PDT by
Apple hopes to circumvent Samsung in the supply of components for a "folded" telephoto lens for 2023 iPhones, according to unnamed sources cited by Korean website The Elec. The report claims Apple has approached Jahwa Electronics, which is part of Samsung's supply chain, to supply an optical image stabilization module for the camera. Jahwa co-developed the technology with Samsung, which...
120 hz 13 joe blue

Samsung Expected to Supply 120Hz Displays for iPhone 13 Pro Models

Monday May 3, 2021 7:38 am PDT by
Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max models are widely rumored to feature OLED displays with up to a 120Hz refresh rate, resulting in smoother content and scrolling, and additional reports continue to surface. Korean website The Elec today reported that Samsung will be the exclusive supplier of 120Hz displays for iPhone 13 Pro models:Meanwhile, the two higher tier iPhones...
iphone 12 pro display video

iPhone 13 Pro Models Expected to Adopt LTPO Technology for 120Hz Display

Monday December 14, 2020 5:10 am PST by
Two out of four iPhone 13 models set to launch next year (presumably the Pro models) will use OLED displays with low-power LTPO technology, paving the way for a 120Hz refresh rate, according to Korean website The Elec. The report claims that Samsung and LG will remain Apple's primary suppliers of OLED displays, which are expected to be used across the entire iPhone 13 lineup, with Chinese...
iphone 12 pro triple camera video

Rumors Persist of 2022 iPhones With Periscope Lens, Could Allow Up to 10x Zoom Without Blurriness

Monday December 7, 2020 6:07 am PST by
Apple may use components made by Samsung for a "folded" telephoto lens on at least some iPhone models released in 2022, allowing for significantly increased optical zoom, according to unnamed sources cited by Korean website The Elec. The report claims that Samsung's Electro-Mechanics subsidiary would supply components such as actuators and lenses to LG, which in turn would use the components ...
ipad pro display apple pencil

iPad Pro Said to Adopt OLED Displays in Late 2021 Following Mini-LED Model in Early 2021

Monday November 23, 2020 7:14 am PST by
Korean website The Elec today claimed that Apple plans to release at least one iPad Pro model with a Mini-LED display in the first half of 2021, as has been widely rumored for many months, but the report added an interesting new twist. Following the release of the first iPad Pro model with Mini-LED backlighting in the first half of 2021, The Elec claims that Apple plans to release new iPad...
ipad pro 2020 display

iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Reportedly in Trial Production, Late 2020 Launch Possible But 2021 More Likely

Monday June 22, 2020 6:22 am PDT by
Apple's rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display has entered trial production, according to Korean website The Elec. The report claims that LG will supply the Mini-LED panels for the device, while Foxconn will be tasked with final assembly. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has previously said that Mini-LED technology will allow for thinner and lighter product designs, while offering many ...
iphone 11 pro display close up

2020 iPhones Expected to Feature Thinner and Possibly More Power Efficient Displays

Friday January 3, 2020 6:23 am PST by
At least some new iPhones in 2020 will feature touch-integrated displays supplied by LG, according to Korean website The Elec:LG Display is aiming to upgrade its production facilities for flexible, Gen-6 OLED panels for smaller displays at its E6 lines in Paju of Gyeonggi Province. For this, the firm will be adding new equipment by early 2020 to produce touch-integrated panels, while switching to ...