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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Display Shipments for Smartphones Increased by 42% in 2012 While Falling by 2% for Mobile Phones as a Whole
In the strongest indication yet that smartphones are taking over the mobile phone category, smartphone display shipments reached 738 million in 2012, growth of 42% Y/Y. At the same time, total mobile phone display shipments fell by 2%. Continue Reading
Small-Medium Display Growth Dominated by Smart Phones and Tablet PCs
Small-medium flat panel displays (those with diagonal sizes of 9”and smaller) utilize a variety of technologies and are found in many different applications. 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
