Apple reportedly investing in MicroLED screen production

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Could the next iPhone be the first with an Apple-made screen?

It’s no secret that Apple isn’t entirely self-reliant when it comes to production. While the Cupertino giant produces its own processing chips for the iPhone, Samsung is behind the OLED screen in the iPhone X, and LG Display currently makes the Apple Watch screen.

But according to Bloomberg, Apple is now looking to produce its own device displays for the first time - much to the dismay of Samsung and LG, we imagine. And it seems those displays could utilize MicroLED technology. Ring a bell? Samsung has already made waves with the panel technology, confirming its first MicroLED TV – ‘The Wall’ – will be available to buy this summer.

Whether we'll see the first Apple device to feature the tech in 2018 remains to be seen.

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Becky Roberts
Becky Roberts
Freelance contributor

Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.