KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple is unlikely to use AMOLED displays for its next generation iPhones in the near future. Kuo feels that the company will likely equip its flagship device with TFT-LCD display technology for at least the next three years, and possibly beyond.Apple supplier Foxconn is said to be investing in advanced TFT-LCD production lines in China for mass production in 2018, suggesting that Apple is planning to use this type of display well into the future. Based on recent comments by Minebea, one of the main iPhone backlight unit suppliers, we believe AMOLED will not penetrate iPhone for the next three years. Moreover, Hon Hai is preparing to invest in Gen-6 LTPS TFT-LCD production lines in Zhengzhou, China for mass production in 2018, suggesting the iPhone line will likely stick with TFT-LCD technology in 2018 and thereafter. […]Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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