LG reportedly says 'no 2014 delay' on iPad Mini Retina
LG Display (LGD) is making progress on iPad Mini Retina panels and does not expect a delay until 2014 for the rumored Apple tablet, according to an Asia-based report. The South Korean display maker is "making new headway" in producing Retina panels for use in the next-gen iPad mini, according to Digitimes, citing industry sources. This will allow LGD to hit Apple's "expected October release date," the report said.If this newest rumor sounds contradictory and confusing, it is.Analysts and their supply chain sources have been saying for a while now that the Retina Mini will be delayed, possibly until 2014. In fact, Digitimes reported last week that Apple hadn't even decided whether to go Retina for the Mini because of display supply issues. Citi Research and NPD DisplaySearch have both said that they are anticipating a 2014 Mini Retina release.Both also expect an updated non-Retina version of the Mini to appear this year. But it's important to remember that the status of suppliers can vary dramatically quarter to quarter or even month to month.So, what seemed impossible one month may not be so impossible the next. The Digitimes report added that a thinner, lighter 9.7-inch iPad with a Retina display is coming and LGD should ship between one to two million panels a month in the third calendar quarter for that model.
Monday, March 23, 2015
LG Display to get nod on Apple's iWatch screen -- report
LG Display to get nod on Apple's iWatch screen -- report
Apple is close to awarding at least one company with a contract to supply displays for its long-rumored iWatch, according to a new report.LG Display is close to signing a deal with Apple to provide flexible organic light-emitting diode panels (OLED) for its iWatch smartwatch, Korea Herald reported on Tuesday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of the negotiations. LG Display, however, will be the secondary supplier, the news outlet's sources say. Taiwan-based RiTDisplay will be Apple's first choice.The iWatch has been rumored to be in the works for months. There was even talk about the possibility of Apple launching the device this year. After Apple's media event last week turned up no new product categories, however, speculation has been that Apple's next move will be to launch the iWatch next year.Samsung, which already has a smartwatch in the Galaxy Gear, is also capable of producing the kind of OLED displays Apple reportedly wants for its iWatch. According to Korea Herald, Apple and Samsung Display met to discuss working together, but the negotiations apparently went nowhere.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on the report. We will update this story when we have more information.(Via AppleInsider)This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Apple is close to awarding at least one company with a contract to supply displays for its long-rumored iWatch, according to a new report.LG Display is close to signing a deal with Apple to provide flexible organic light-emitting diode panels (OLED) for its iWatch smartwatch, Korea Herald reported on Tuesday, citing people who claim to have knowledge of the negotiations. LG Display, however, will be the secondary supplier, the news outlet's sources say. Taiwan-based RiTDisplay will be Apple's first choice.The iWatch has been rumored to be in the works for months. There was even talk about the possibility of Apple launching the device this year. After Apple's media event last week turned up no new product categories, however, speculation has been that Apple's next move will be to launch the iWatch next year.Samsung, which already has a smartwatch in the Galaxy Gear, is also capable of producing the kind of OLED displays Apple reportedly wants for its iWatch. According to Korea Herald, Apple and Samsung Display met to discuss working together, but the negotiations apparently went nowhere.CNET has contacted Apple for comment on the report. We will update this story when we have more information.(Via AppleInsider)This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
Leopard users to purchase Snow Leopard before Lion
Leopard users to purchase Snow Leopard before Lion
Updated at 12 p.m. With this page on Apple's Web site, we were able to confirm that Leopard users must upgrade to Snow Leopard before Lion.A round of applause (among many) filled the room at WWDC this Monday when Apple's Phil Schiller announced that the next operating system, Lion, would be priced at a modest $29. "I was hoping you were going to like that," Schiller said after giving the price tag and July release date.Although developers rejoiced at the disc-free 4GB upgrade, the reality for current Leopard users is sinking in: Lion will only be available for download in the Mac App Store.Those currently running Leopard must first upgrade to Snow Leopard ($29) to gain access to the App Store, through which they can purchase Lion. Price at checkout: $60.It's not unusual for companies like Apple to prohibit users from skipping software upgrades; Apple previously required those running Tiger to purchase Leopard before moving onto Snow Leopard. Some users have been able to leapfrog upgrades in the past (which violated the TOS), but with the new, disc-free upgrade, Leopard users seemingly have no choice.Needless to say, many users aren't happy. Here's what they're saying on Twitter.
Updated at 12 p.m. With this page on Apple's Web site, we were able to confirm that Leopard users must upgrade to Snow Leopard before Lion.A round of applause (among many) filled the room at WWDC this Monday when Apple's Phil Schiller announced that the next operating system, Lion, would be priced at a modest $29. "I was hoping you were going to like that," Schiller said after giving the price tag and July release date.Although developers rejoiced at the disc-free 4GB upgrade, the reality for current Leopard users is sinking in: Lion will only be available for download in the Mac App Store.Those currently running Leopard must first upgrade to Snow Leopard ($29) to gain access to the App Store, through which they can purchase Lion. Price at checkout: $60.It's not unusual for companies like Apple to prohibit users from skipping software upgrades; Apple previously required those running Tiger to purchase Leopard before moving onto Snow Leopard. Some users have been able to leapfrog upgrades in the past (which violated the TOS), but with the new, disc-free upgrade, Leopard users seemingly have no choice.Needless to say, many users aren't happy. Here's what they're saying on Twitter.
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