Apple is recently working with TSMC to develop ultra-thin and energy-efficient micro OLED displays for its augmented reality devices. The project is said to be in the trial stage, focusing more on displays that are lesser than one inch in size. The company is also creating MicroLED displays at the same lab in Taiwan.
Rumors have it that the micro OLED displays in development are able to be so thin and compact because they’re built directly onto chip wafers, rather than glass like traditional OLED or LCD screens. The tech giant has both VR and AR headsets in development.
Apple’s R&D efforts are an attempt to reduce its reliance on other companies, like Samsung, to supply its displays. The iPhone 12’s OLED display is thought to be its second most expensive third-party component behind its Qualcomm 5G modem.
Though, Apple isn’t the only company working to develop these display technologies. Samsung, BOE, and San’an Optoelectronics are also working to commercialize MicroLED displays. Yunnan North OLiGHTEK Opto-Electronic Technology and Kopin are also working together on the tech.
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