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High Mobility Oxide (HMO) technology could become Apple’s next display upgrade for future iPhones, as the latest report states that the technology giant is looking to develop a new type of panel that will not just be beneficial for lowering power consumption but also reduce costs. HMO would help enhance electron mobility compared to existing oxide thin film transistor (TFT) technology, which is what ultimately will provide the aforementioned benefits for mobile devices.
The report says that, considering Apple’s efforts in bringing LTPO OLED technology to iPhones, it could take years for the company to bring HMO to future devices
TFTs feature thin layers of various materials that control pixel operation by adjusting the current flow. HMO technology will help to further increase that flow, which has currently been a limitation of oxide TFTs, accelerating electrical signal processing and lowering power consumption. According to ETNews, the reason why this technology will be cheaper for Apple to mass produce is that it requires less equipment and fewer steps to manufacture compared to LTPO.
Now, the question remains on how quickly Apple can bring this technology to iPhones. The Cupertino firm first filed LTPO patents in 2014, applied the display to the Apple Watch Series 4 in 2014, and then introduced it to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. Doing the math, that is an 8-year difference, meaning that we are potentially looking at the same amount of waiting time for HMO to make its debut in iPhones, unless Apple shifts into overdrive mode. Of course, it is not like Apple is solely responsible for slowing down these transitions.
Remember, the company had wanted to implement tandem OLED technology on its iPad Pro lineup for the longest time, and Samsung only budged if the California-based giant placed a large enough order. Unfortunately, the latest report does not mention with whom Apple has partnered to research and develop High Mobility Oxide panels, but the company has also been reported to bring the iPad Pro’s tandem OLED to iPhones, though the implementation may not happen before 2028. Perhaps after 2028, we could witness HMO’s entry, but we shouldn’t hold our breath.
News Source: ETNews
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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