Apple is reportedly developing High Mobility Oxide, or HMO, display technology for future iPhones. This new panel type is said to lower power consumption and reduce production costs by improving electron mobility compared to current oxide thin film transistors. The technology would enable faster electrical signal processing.
According to the report, mass-producing HMO displays would require less equipment and fewer manufacturing steps than the existing LTPO technology. However, a commercial launch of iPhones is likely several years away. Apple's previous adoption of LTPO, which took eight years from patent to iPhone integration, suggests a similar lengthy timeline for HMO. The company is also rumored to be planning a separate transition to tandem OLED technology for iPhones after 2028.
According to the report, mass-producing HMO displays would require less equipment and fewer manufacturing steps than the existing LTPO technology. However, a commercial launch of iPhones is likely several years away. Apple's previous adoption of LTPO, which took eight years from patent to iPhone integration, suggests a similar lengthy timeline for HMO. The company is also rumored to be planning a separate transition to tandem OLED technology for iPhones after 2028.
