Apple may change its iPad Pro design using new screen technology from LG Innotek. The company launched its M4 iPad Pro more than a year ago without any updates since. Apple develops its next M5 chip for release later this year with new MacBook Pro models. The tech giant considers adding the same chip to iPad Pro tablets. Engineers explore chip-on-film technology to create devices with thinner borders around screens.
LG's display technology could make future iPad Pro models look sleeker and more appealing. Current iPad models share similar designs that make the Pro version less special. The M4 iPad Pro measures thinner than other tablets but looks the same from the front. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features much smaller borders than Apple's OLED iPad Pro. Apple needs to make its premium tablet stand out from competitors.
The Elec reports Apple will approve or reject LX Semicon's display driver circuit this month. This component works with LG's chip-on-film system to control individual screen pixels. The technology connects display chips to panels through heat and flexible film. Tighter connections between parts allow borders to shrink around screens. Users gain more viewing area without making devices larger.
Apple currently buys all display driver circuits from Samsung System LSI for OLED iPad Pro models. Adding LG as a supplier would spread out Apple's parts sources. Multiple suppliers often help companies reduce costs over time. The new technology targets Pro models specifically according to separate reports. Better battery performance and signal processing may also improve with the upgraded system.
LG's display technology could make future iPad Pro models look sleeker and more appealing. Current iPad models share similar designs that make the Pro version less special. The M4 iPad Pro measures thinner than other tablets but looks the same from the front. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features much smaller borders than Apple's OLED iPad Pro. Apple needs to make its premium tablet stand out from competitors.
The Elec reports Apple will approve or reject LX Semicon's display driver circuit this month. This component works with LG's chip-on-film system to control individual screen pixels. The technology connects display chips to panels through heat and flexible film. Tighter connections between parts allow borders to shrink around screens. Users gain more viewing area without making devices larger.
Apple currently buys all display driver circuits from Samsung System LSI for OLED iPad Pro models. Adding LG as a supplier would spread out Apple's parts sources. Multiple suppliers often help companies reduce costs over time. The new technology targets Pro models specifically according to separate reports. Better battery performance and signal processing may also improve with the upgraded system.
