Apple may launch iPhone and iPad with OLED screen in 2016

Although relatively new compared to LCD screens, OLED panels have gained much traction lately. Just this week, a report said that Huawei will soon begin to use OLED panels on their smartphones, perhaps starting with the rumors about the Nexus phablet. As it turns out, a new rumor comes from IHS - a market research firm - with official statements that more companies are considering adopting OLED displays in its future devices.

According to Kevin Wang, director of Technology and Research at IHS industry, Apple is considering the adoption of OLED panels in some of its devices in 2016. Unfortunately, Wang did not specify to which product Apple is considering making the switch for OLED, although there is a good chance that he is referring to smartphones (iPhone) or tablet (iPad) company.

Interestingly, the tech giant based in Cupertino, allegedly, will not use Samsung's AMOLED panels in future devices. Although Wang did not mention what other vendor can provide OLED panels to Apple, we can imagine that Samsung would be the main focus. But we can not forget that LG Display is also betting on this technology today. It already produces LCD screens for Apple now, therefore, it would not be difficult that the contract was expanded to other types of panels.

On the other hand, a report dated April this year commented that Apple would be looking at using OLED panels JOLED manufacturer, a little-known company but is capable of producing screens up to 10 inches with this technology. An even earlier report suggested that Foxconn would be investing $ 2.6 billion in a new plant displays that will supposedly produce OLED panels for Apple by the end of 2015.

Wang also confirms previous rumors, according to which Huawei is preparing to integrate OLED panels in its future smartphones. In addition, the official IHS also states that Xiaomi will soon begin selling devices - presumably smartphones - with OLED screens.