Since the end of March, availability of smartphone components, including memory, displays, and ICs, has been limited. As a result, brands and manufacturers have been aggressively procuring components. There are a few reasons for the tight supply. Continue Reading
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About Shawn Lee
Shawn is a Senior Analyst for DisplaySearch. He specializes in panel maker capacity, TFT LCD components and product plans.
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Android and Windows Phone 8 Present Different Requirements for Smartphone Displays
Multiple brands announced new flagship smartphones with FHD resolution at CES, all of which run Android. Continue Reading
If FHD Smartphone Displays Take Off in 2013, is the Supply Chain Ready?
After HTC kicked off the trend with its “Butterfly,” there is a great deal of momentum around the adoption of Full HD (FHD; 1920×1080) displays in smartphones. Continue Reading
Apple iPhone 5 Raises the Bar for Smartphone Design
After the iPhone 5 launch, as Apple faces the challenge of meeting market demand, mobile brands are considering what the next generation of smartphone will be. Continue Reading
Another Big Benefit of In-Cell Touch on Apple’s iPhone 5: Larger Battery Capacity
In the run-up to the iPhone 5 unveiling next month, there is a great deal of discussion about potential new features, including an A6 SoC with quad-core structure, higher clock speed CPU and GPU, larger display with in-cell touch, higher resolution camera, and advanced OS. Continue Reading
