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Apple cancels launch of Micro-LED Apple Watch, LG seeks compensation

2024-08-12

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IT Home reported on August 12 that according to Korean media Elec, Apple has canceled the launch of the Apple Watch equipped with a Micro-LED screen because the company decided to slow down the application of new panels.

Although Apple has not placed any Micro-LED orders with LG, foreign media mentioned that LG has actually invested tens of billions of won in Micro-LED technology based on industry rumors.A special task force was also set up to secure process space for the Micro-LED panels used in Apple Watch.

Although there is no strict legal liability between Apple and LG over this matter, foreign media reports indicate that one possible outcome is that Apple will increase the price it pays to LG for iPhone and iPad OLED panels as a "form of compensation" for "LG's deliberate preparations in advance for Apple's Micro-LED Apple Watch," thereby ensuring a partnership between the supply chains.

IT Home learned that Micro-LED panel technology uses micro LEDs on a single pixel, which is more energy-efficient andContrastHigher, faster response time, brighter and better colors, and no risk of burn-in like OLED panels.However, this type of panelThe main problems are high cost and overly complicated design.