A lot of rumors and leaks are already coming in for the iPhone 13 series which is due to release later this year and will be equipped with the new LTPO OLED panels. However, Apple has been facing some issues with the supply of those panels as Samsung, who is the manufacturer of these panels is unable to fulfill the requirement Apple has. Due to this, it might be the case that we see these LTPO OLED panels only in the premium iPhone 13 variants.
However, news has started coming in that starting from iPhone 14, the company will equip all the variants of the series with LTPO OLED panels. To resolve the panel supply, LG will be manufacturing and supply the panels by next year, which will make it easier for Apple to fulfill its requirements. LG is already in talks with Avaco and is waiting for approval from Apple to start the manufacturing process. Once the approval is given, Apple will be able to have enough supply for the panels.
Till now, Apple is completely dependent on Samsung for the panel supply and any lack of production from Samsung is going to affect Apple as well. However, with LG stepping in it would become a lot easier for Apple to add these panels to the non-Pro variants of the iPhone as well. which could also help LG in getting the share of supply from Apple, which Samsung used to enjoy earlier. It would also help in the diversification of panel supply for Apple and better iPhones for the users.
A lot of rumors and leaks are already coming in for the iPhone 13 series which is due to release later this year and will be equipped with the new LTPO OLED panels. However, Apple has been facing some issues with the supply of those panels as Samsung, who is the manufacturer of these panels is unable to fulfill the requirement Apple has. Due to this, it might be the case that we see these LTPO OLED panels only in the premium iPhone 13 variants.
However, news has started coming in that starting from iPhone 14, the company will equip all the variants of the series with LTPO OLED panels. To resolve the panel supply, LG will be manufacturing and supply the panels by next year, which will make it easier for Apple to fulfill its requirements. LG is already in talks with Avaco and is waiting for approval from Apple to start the manufacturing process. Once the approval is given, Apple will be able to have enough supply for the panels.
Till now, Apple is completely dependent on Samsung for the panel supply and any lack of production from Samsung is going to affect Apple as well. However, with LG stepping in it would become a lot easier for Apple to add these panels to the non-Pro variants of the iPhone as well. which could also help LG in getting the share of supply from Apple, which Samsung used to enjoy earlier. It would also help in the diversification of panel supply for Apple and better iPhones for the users.