For a long time, we’ve been hearing about Apple’s plans to unveil a MacBook Pro with an OLED screen. Until now, all MacBooks have used high-resolution IPS LCD and mini-LED panels. And they do look fantastic and are considered to be the best in class. So, once Apple brings OLED into the picture, things will surely get even more interesting. And guess who is reportedly the sole supplier for the same? Samsung. Yep, you read that right. As per a report in GSM Arena originally attributed to a South Korean publication called The Elec, Samsung Display is expected to become the exclusive supplier of OLED panels for Apple’s upcoming MacBook Pro models. Read on to know everything we know so far.
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Apple is expected to launch 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED touchscreens sometime later this year or early next year. And we have had multiple reports around this.
Earlier rumours had also suggested that both Samsung Display and LG Display were competing to supply OLED panels for the upcoming laptops. However, as per the latest report, Samsung might have secured the deal after offering its more advanced 8.6-generation OLED production line. LG, on the other hand, reportedly proposed using its older sixth-generation OLED technology.
The newer manufacturing process is also said to be more efficient, which may have played a key role in Apple’s decision to reportedly award Samsung exclusive supplier status.
That is not all. The report also says that Samsung is expected to manufacture around 2.5 million OLED display panels for the upcoming MacBook lineup.
OLED panels generally offer deeper blacks, higher contrast, better colour reproduction and improved power efficiency compared to other displays. And since the MacBooks already are known to have the best of screens, OLED could enhance the experience even more.
Apart from having an OLED screen, the upcoming MacBook Pro is also expected to support touch input, marking another significant change for Apple’s laptop lineup. For years, Apple has stayed away from touchscreen laptops but now, that might change.
That said, it is worth noting that Apple has not announced any OLED MacBooks or confirmed its display suppliers as of now. So, until the company makes an official announcement, it is best to not get too excited about the same.
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