LG Ramping Up Production Capacity Ahead Of OLED iPad Release In 2024
Apple's plans to produce an iPad with an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display were thought to be with Samsung, but due to manufacturing constraints, the company could work with LG instead, with the company looking to ramp up its production capacity. The upgrades have been rumored for over two years, but were derailed by everything from the microchip shortage to financial constraints. Despite releasing an iPad Pro last year with miniLED display technology, it hasn't been all smooth sailing. There have been serious concerns about a light-blooming issue affecting the new displays, which increased calls for an OLED option on Apple's largest touchscreen device.
It was recently confirmed that OLED iPad displays were delayed until 2024 at the earliest due to issues with Samsung's manufacturing processes. Apple wanted panels with double-stack structures, which would increase the peak brightness on new models. However, the current processes Samsung uses to produce its OLED displays — like the one found in the latest Apple Watch — would be too costly. In order for the South Korean electronics company to upgrade its manufacturing processes, it reportedly required a significant pre-order from Apple as an investment into the new process.
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A new report from Korea IT News suggests that LG — not Samsung — could produce the latest display for Apple's iPad lineup in 2024. LG is going all-in on display tech, especially after exiting the smartphone market last year. LG's plant in Paju, South Korea was used to make traditional LCD screens. In 2021, though, the company pivoted to producing exclusively OLED displays at the facility. After considering the
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