Apple is getting ready the terrain for the upcoming iPhone 14 sequence. Because the launch of the brand new 4 iPhones is drawing close to, the Cupertino-based agency is making remaining changes in its provide chain. The corporate expects to start mass manufacturing the brand new units. In a current report, Apple began to re-evaluate BOE’s involvement within the iPhone 14 sequence OLED provide. Earlier this yr, Apple halted the orders with BOE. Apple accuses BOE of unilaterally altering the circuit design of the iPhones. Now, nevertheless, Cupertino is re-evaluating BOE’s samples and should strike a deal for OLED shows. Nevertheless, BOE will provide the essential fashions. For the Professional fashions, the corporate will stand with Samsung and LG.

Samsung will maintain your entire iPhone 14 lineup

As per new studies from Korean sources, Samsung Show will ship over 80 million OLED panels to Apple. The report additional confirms that the mass manufacturing and supply of the panels will start someday within the third quarter of 2022. There’s not a lot room for this within the third quarter, because the iPhone 14 sequence is reportedly coming by September which is the final month of Q3. So, we may even see the mass manufacturing beginning in July or in August on the newest.

In line with the leaks, Apple plans to introduce 4 iPhone 14 fashions. There will likely be two higher-end Professional fashions and two “common” iPhone fashions. There are two 6.1-inch variations and two 6.7-inch panels. Apparently, Samsung will likely be supplying shows for all 4 fashions. That implies that you’ll discover Samsung OLED panels in each the entry iPhone 14 and 14 Max and within the 14 Professional and Professional Max. The identical can’t be stated of BOE which, in one of the best situation, will likely be supplying shows for the bottom fashions solely. Price noting that LG Show can even present OLED panels for Cupertino. For now, it’s unclear if the LG panels will attain all fashions or simply the Professional variants. Curiously, LG and Samsung had been in the course of controversies not too long ago, however the state of affairs is now cleared. 

As per the leaks, the iPhone 14 sequence will use LTPS-TFT-based OLED panels and LTPO-TFT-based OLEDs. It’s unclear which is meant for which fashions.