“Citing sources in Apple’s supply chain, analyst Timothy Arcuri of Cowen and Company sees a ‘feature-rich launch’ of three new iPhone models in late 2017, headlined by what he refers to as an ‘iPhone X,'” Mike Wuerthele reports for AppleInsider.
“In addition to the 5.8-inch OLED model with a ‘wraparound’ screen design, he also believes Apple will release new 4.7- and 5.5-inch ‘iPhone 7s’ handsets, serving as upgrades to the existing iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus designs,” Wuerthele reports. “The Cowen and Company report suggests Apple may yet choose to use OLED screens in the smaller models, dependent on Samsung’s ability to supply OLED screens to Apple in the capacity and process that is desired, as well as consumption of Apple’s existing LCD inventory.”
“It’s also heavily rumored that key components — such as the earpiece, FaceTime camera and Touch ID fingerprint sensor — will be embedded into the OLED display, allowing for a seamless edge-to-edge front panel,” Wuerthele reports. “Apple does currently hold a patent on reading fingerprints through a device screen.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: iPhone 7 Plus size with a much larger, bezel-free 5.8-inch edge-to-edge display: Just show us where to sign!
SEE ALSO:
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Sharp President confirms Apple iPhone transition to OLED displays – October 31, 2016
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Japan Display, an Apple iPhone supplier, seeks financial help from Japanese government – August 9, 2016
Japan Display CEO hints at strong Apple orders ahead of new iPhone launch – September 3, 2015
Japan Display and Apple to build new $1.4 billion plant for iPhone Retina displays – March 6, 2015
Japan Display’s reliance on iPhone orders rises – June 24, 2014
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Dan K.” for the heads up.]
Beautiful idea. Even a 6″ screen size would be great. Like an iPad Mini Mini.
Beautiful doesn’t cut it, nor does cute.
I want rugged, long life battery and overall reliability.
I want all those AND beauty. Cute I can lose.
Apple isn’t into military-grade hardware. Maybe OtterBox will make a battery case for you.
Edge to edge display sounds great but curved at the edges displays as Shamscam did to me are pointless (much like questionably curved 4K TV screens). The only curved monitor that works for me is the LG Ultrawide. Your mileage may vary.
If this happens, bye bye iphone.
This sounds as pointless as Samsung’s wraparound screen designs. Is Apple leading or following now?
Maybe Apple could instead enlarge the battery so I don’t have to recharge in the middle of the day?
No
If the wraparound screen design is meant to add new features via edge-touch, it might make cases impossible to use. Unless Apple can deliver shatter-proof glass (while retaining scratch resistance), and a strong, highly-scratch resistant back (liquid metal???), many of us use cases to protect from the accidental drop, etc… I am assuming that a side hit from a fall onto a hard surface on a phone with glass on the side, would not be pretty.
I wish they would not ignore the 4″ simple pocket size phone for those who don’t stare at the phone 24/7