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Apple’s efforts to widen OLED screen supply for 2018 iPhones stymied by LG delays

April 20, 2018

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Reports back in January indicated that Apple and LG Display were in talks for the South Korean company to supply OLED panels, for use in the so-called “iPhone X Plus” that will arrive as part of this year’s iPhone line. The idea was to diversify Apple’s screen supply and reduce its dependence on rival Samsung Electronics.

But according to a Wall Street Journal story published Friday, LG is “struggling” with quality panel production, putting Apple’s plans in peril. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the Wall Street Journal is reporting manufacturing problems, indicating that LG may not be ready for the start of mass production of the iPhone in July. Opinions are reportedly divided within Apple as to whether LG Display will be able to make the phones in time for this year’s line.

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