MicroLED screens use different light-emitting compounds than the current OLED displays and promise to make future gadgets slimmer, brighter and less power-hungry. Controlling MicroLED technology would help Apple stand out in a maturing smartphone market and outgun rivals like Samsung that have been able to tout superior screens. Phone manufacturers tweak screens to their specifications, and Apple has for years calibrated iPhone screens for color accuracy. The complexity of building a screen manufacturing facility meant it took Apple several months to get the California plant operational. Executives recently approved continued development for the next two years, with the aim of shipping MicroLED screens in products.

Source: Mint March 19, 2018 04:18 UTC