Last month, NPD DisplaySearch analyst David Hsieh offered an overview of Apple's display plans for future devices, based on sources in the company's supply chain. Among the products included in Hsieh's analysis was Apple's long-rumored "iWatch" smart watch device, with Hsieh only briefly noting that Apple appeared to be looking to source both 1.3-inch and 1.63-inch flexible … [Read more...] about Apple's 'iWatch' Said to Arrive in Separate 1.7- and 1.3-Inch Display Sizes for Men and Women
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Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually
Apple's new manufacturing deal with GT Advanced Technologies will boost production capacity allowing the company to produce enough sapphire material to make 5-inch sapphire screen covers for 33.79-50.56 million iPhones per year. US$578 million can be used to procure 1,930-2,890 sapphire growing furnaces for a monthly production of 5.28-7.90 million mm of 2-inch-equivalent … [Read more...] about Apple Deal With GTAT Could Produce Sapphire Crystal for 50 Million 5-Inch iPhone Displays Annually
Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 5c Production By 35%, Increases iPhone 5s Production By 75%
Although Apple has cut iPhone 5c production by 35%, it has increased iPhone 5s production by 75%, according to DisplaySearch channel checks. Their report blames disappointing iPhone 5c sales on two factors: an increase in price to hit profit targets after Chinese carriers cut subsidies on the iPhone 5c and market expectations that the iPhone 5c would be a low-cost smartphone. … [Read more...] about Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 5c Production By 35%, Increases iPhone 5s Production By 75%