Apple may launch three new iPhones in 2017, limiting curved OLED to one model - report
Apple is preparing not two but three new iPhone models for 2017, the third of which will have a curved OLED screen similar to the Edge versions of Samsung's Galaxy phones, a report claimed on Monday.
"There will be a 4.7-inch model, another that will be 5.5-inches and a premium handset that will be either 5.5-inches or larger equipped with a screen bent on the two sides," a source told Japan's Nikkei. The first two models are expected to stick to flat screens.
The person didn't specifically mention OLED technology, but making a curved screen effectively requires it -- the Galaxy S7 Edge uses a Super AMOLED panel. It's not clear whether the other two iPhones will sport OLED or continue to rely on more conventional LTPS (low-temperature poly-silicon) panels.
The latter view is supported by David Hsieh, a senior director at IHS DisplaySearch reached by Nikkei. He also backed the idea that Samsung will be Apple's lone OLED supplier, even though it may not be able to meet demands for both Apple and itself.
Although now largely discounted, a number of earlier rumors suggested that this year's "iPhone 7" might come in three versions -- standard, "Plus," and "Pro." The last would allegedly have perks like a Smart Connector.
2017 iPhone models have been hinted as having edge-to-edge displays, possibly integrating Touch ID and camera components in a major redesign.
"There will be a 4.7-inch model, another that will be 5.5-inches and a premium handset that will be either 5.5-inches or larger equipped with a screen bent on the two sides," a source told Japan's Nikkei. The first two models are expected to stick to flat screens.
The person didn't specifically mention OLED technology, but making a curved screen effectively requires it -- the Galaxy S7 Edge uses a Super AMOLED panel. It's not clear whether the other two iPhones will sport OLED or continue to rely on more conventional LTPS (low-temperature poly-silicon) panels.
The latter view is supported by David Hsieh, a senior director at IHS DisplaySearch reached by Nikkei. He also backed the idea that Samsung will be Apple's lone OLED supplier, even though it may not be able to meet demands for both Apple and itself.
Although now largely discounted, a number of earlier rumors suggested that this year's "iPhone 7" might come in three versions -- standard, "Plus," and "Pro." The last would allegedly have perks like a Smart Connector.
2017 iPhone models have been hinted as having edge-to-edge displays, possibly integrating Touch ID and camera components in a major redesign.
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Rumor mongers need to get a clue. It's like you and MxxRumorx.com don't understand the industry.
Apple designs and builds multiple models that are candidates for the phones it releases.
It didn't "cancel" a pro version this year, it just built multiple models in case it has to fall back due to a component being delayed.
When it knows what it can ship at volume and quality, that's what it decides as the model configurations.
Just because something can be done, that doesn't mean that it should be done.
I remember back when ALL displays were curved, in the days when CRT displays were used.
Then LED came on to the scene, and then all displays became flat.
Now displays are getting curved again. Somebody must've gotten bored with 100% flat displays.
I'll stick with flat displays, thank you very much. You can keep your curved TVs, your curved phones and your curved, warped thinking.
Do these sick people also have curved, deformed penises? What a bunch of freaks.
Apple will release the "iPhone Retro".
It will be a cube with a rounded CRT screen and the resolution will be reduced to blurred 640x480 pixels and the refresh rate will be interlaced 30 frames/sec so it will always flicker. Noise and static will be added every few seconds until you move it around just right to clear up the picture.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
Until the property owner had stopped by one day last week sporting an Edge model. I asked how useful the small side notifications were and he replied he found it incredibly so, relying on it several times a day since email, message, call etc notifications displayed no matter whether he had it face down or in it's case.
EDIT: Here's an article on using the Edge for notifications and such.
http://www.guidingtech.com/41574/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-tips/