Apple Watch OLED tech for 2027

Since the always-on display accounts for a significant portion of a smartwatch’s power consumption, advances in panel efficiency is critical for extending the battery life without increasing device size.

HMO TFT could therefore enable Apple to deliver longer battery life on the Apple Watch, while potentially improving profit margins or offsetting rising component costs elsewhere.

Industry sources cited by TheElec claim that Apple is considering the Apple Watch as the first product to adopt the new display technology before expanding it to larger-volume devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

LG Display plans to use sputtering, a thin-film deposition process commonly used in oxide semiconductor manufacturing, for easier integration with its existing production lines. However, several technical hurdles remain before mass production can begin. The company needs to address challenges related to panel uniformity, long-term reliability, and manufacturing yields, all of which are critical requirements for Apple’s stringent quality standards.

Source: TheElec via MacRumors