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Spec Battle: YU Yutopia vs OnePlus 2 vs Qiku Q Terra vs Nexus 5X vs Moto X Play

Yu Televentures launched its flagship smartphone, Yu Yutopia, today and the smartphone, called “the most powerful phone ever” according to the company packs a bunch of high-end specs for a device priced at Rs. 24,999.

The device sports a 5.2-inch quad HD IPS display, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB storage. There is a 3000mAh battery pack with Quick Charge 2.0 feature, which means that the phone will be equipped with charging capabilities up to 75% faster than conventional charging mechanisms. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cyanogen OS 12.1.

On the camera front, the Yutopia packs a massive 21MP AF rear with 4K video recording, Full HD video recording, with OIS and PDAF. There is an 8MP front-facing camera for selfie lovers. Other features include a fingerprint sensor that not only provides security but can also be used to take selfies. The device is launched at a very competitive price of Rs. 24,999 and is exclusively available for pre-booking on Amazon.in.

To find out just where the Yutopia device stands, we pit the smartphone against the OnePlus 2, Nexus 5X, Qiku Q Terra and the Moto X Play. Check out the specs of the devices and let us know what you think in the comments below.

Specification	YU Yutopia	OnePlus 2	Nexus 5X	Moto X Play	Qiku Q Terra
Display	5.2-inch Sharp WQHD IPS display, 2K	5.5-inch, LTPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass	5.2-inch Full HD IPS display	5.5 inch, Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	6-inch full HD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	2560×1440 pixels, 567 ppi	1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 ppi	1920 x 1080 / 423ppi	1080 x 1920 pixels, 403 ppi	1920×1080 pixels, 386 ppi
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
CPU	1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 octa-core processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57	Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53	2.3 GHz Quad-core processor
GPU	Adreno 430	Adreno 430	Adreno 418	Adreno 405	Adreno 430
RAM	4 GB	3/4 GB	2 GB	2 GB	3 GB
Front Camera	8 MP	5 MP	5 MP		8 MP f/2.4
Rear Camera	21 MP AF	13 MP	12.3 MP AF	21 MP rear, auto-HDR, dual-LED flash	13 MP f/2.2
Storage	32 GB	16 GB/ 64 GB	16 GB/ 32 GB	16 GB/ 32 GB	16 GB
Expandability	MicroSD card slot	NA	NA	MicroSD expandable up to 128 GB	Up to 128 GB via MicoSD
Battery	3000 mAh battery	3,300 mAh battery	2,700 mAh	3630 mAh battery	3,700 mAh battery
Connectivity	–	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot, dual SIM Bluetooth v4.1, A2DPGPS with A-GPS, GLONASS,	Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.2 / NFC / Type-C USB	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-bandBluetooth v4.0, Micro USB v2.0	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n WCN3680 / Bluetooth 4.0/ 4G LTE
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop with Cyanogen 12.1 OS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based 360 OS
Price	Rs. 24,999	Rs 22,999 (16 GB)/24,999 (64 GB)	Rs. 24,000 (16 GB)/ Rs. 33,990 (32 GB)	Rs. 18,499 (16 GB), Rs. 19,999 (32 GB)	Rs. 19,999 (invite)/ Rs. 21,999 (without invite)

December 17, 2015

YU Yutopia Launches with 21 MP Camera For Rs. 24,999

YU Yutopia launches at a price of Rs. 24,999 at an official event in Delhi today. Along with Micromax co-founder and CEO, Rahul Sharma, the event was attended by Kirt McHare, CEO of Cyanogen, Sunil Lalvani, President of Qualcomm India, and Tokuji Hayakawa, Managing Director of Sharp.

Yutopia is company’s first flagship and is manufactured entirely in India. The phone has a super-slim 7.2 mm body, comes with a 5.2 inch Quad HD display and runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. Some of the other highlights of the YU Yutopia include:

Camera: Speculations regarding the camera of the device have been proven true as Yutopia is equipped with a whopping 21 MP camera with 4K video recording. The camera is manufactured by Sony.

Fingerprint Sensor: Yutopia also boasts of a fingerprint sensor -which can be used not only for security purposes but also for clicking a selfie. It’s very low on power consumption, claimed Rahul Sharma at the event.

Battery: The phone has a a 3000 mAh battery with Quick Charge. This also means that the phone will be equipped with charging capabilities up to 75% faster than conventional charging mechanisms.

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Around YU: YU has become the first mobile brand to integrate a host of services under one name and it’s called Around YU. It ensures that the user no longer requires multiple apps for different things like shopping, ordering food, booking tickets etc.
Around YU would let you book cabs, flight and check PNR status; railway ticket booking will come soon, promises YU. This integrated service will get customised and become user-specific as it is used over time. Like HTC BlinkFeed, it is present on the left-most corner of the screen and is described by Rahul Sharma as, “new way to discover your services, to discover your life”.

Find all other specs of Yu Yutopia below.

Specification	YU Yutopia
Display	5.2 -inch Sharp WQHD IPS display, 2K
Resolution	2560×1440 pixels, 567 PPi
Chipset	64 bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
CPU	2.0 GHz Octa-core
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	4 GB
Front Camera	8 MP FF
Rear Camera	21MP AF camera, 4K video recording
Storage	32 GB
Expandability	Using Micro SD card
Battery	3,000 mAh battery with 2.0 Quick Charge
Operating System	Android Lollipop 5.1 with Cyanogen OS 12.1
Price	Rs. 24,999

There is a Fast Charger in the box along with House of Marley earphones. Pre-orders for Yutopia begin exclusively on Amazon starting at 2 PM today. It will be ready for shipping 26th December onwards.

Stay tuned for our unboxing and hands on.

December 17, 2015

Samsung to Have Snapdragon 820 Exclusivity Until April

As we all know, Qualcomm is ready to start off the new year with its new and powerful Snapdragon 820 chipset. And it has also been rumoured that many of 2016’s flagship devices will sport the new chipset. However, word around the rumour mill is that Samsung is planning to keep the chipset to itself for the first three months.

Here’s why that is. As you may also know that Samsung is planning to unveil its next flagship Galaxy S7 devices. These devices will come in two versions. One will sport Qualcomm’s newest chipset while the other will feature the Exynos 8890 chipset. And Samsung wants exclusive rights to the Snapdragon 820, at least initially. The company wants to show off the new SoC with the Galaxy S7 before anyone else gets there.

So what does this mean for other companies like Xiaomi which is ready to launch the Mi 5 flagship smartphone with the Snapdragon 820 chipset? The Chinese company had already delayed the launch that was initially supposed to take place in December due to the launch of the Snapdragon 820 chipset. Now, if rumours are true and Samsung does indeed hold exclusive rights to the next-gen SoC until April, then this would mean that other flagship devices like the Mi 5 and LG G5 won’t see a launch in the first quarter.

Samsung’s next flagship smartphone has been rumoured to come with a pressure sensitive screen (like Apple’s 3D Touch), a retina scanner, a USB Type-C port, and an improved camera, among other things.

December 17, 2015
YU Yutopia: Everything We Know So Far

With the launch of the YU Yutopia only a couple of hours away, here’s a quick round-up of everything we know about the device.

#Yutopia will be unveiled in the next 24 hours. Who’s excited? Know more: https://t.co/4bQqQPjLWY pic.twitter.com/L4Em719YNX

— YU (@YUplaygod) December 16, 2015

There have been lots of rumours about the specs of Yutopia doing the rounds lately. Some of the most interesting ones include the following:

Camera:

The smartphone is rumoured to arrive with a whopping 21 MP main camera. Of late, YU has been releasing images on the internet taken by Yutopia’s camera. We took a look at some of them and they seem pretty neat.

A teaser picture taken by the #yutopia

The front camera would be marked at 8 MP.

Battery:

YU has released a number of teasers for its upcoming smartphone, and many of them take a jibe at OnePlus and Apple. YU took a dig at specifically the new iPhones in terms of battery claiming to outdo them with Yutopia’s 3,000 mAh battery. Let’s see if the company actually manages to fulfill its promise.

Chipset:

The YU Yutopia is expected to be powered by a 64 bit class Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, backed by 4 GB of RAM. With an expected price close to 20K, this makes it the cheapest phone to be equipped with this chipset.

Cyanogen:

The tech world is rife with speculations of trouble in paradise between YU and Cyanogen, the open source operating system. Thought Kirt McMaster, the CTO of Cyanogen has explicitly denied any trouble between the two in the past couple of months, it still looks like it might just be the end of the road for them.

Additionally, the launch tomorrow was initially supposed to happen on the 7th of this month, but it was delayed because YU has another product lined up to release with Yutopia. It could perhaps be an OS, a replacement of sorts for Cyanogen. Only time will tell.

Yutopia could also include a 5.2 inch display and 32 GB of expandable internal memory. As the phone makes some big promises with regards to its high resolution camera, powerful battery, enhanced display and metal body, let us hope it’s not all just empty talk.

December 16, 2015

Delhi NCR Most Active in E-Commerce According to Flipkart, Amazon

Flipkart studied consumer trends and preferences between 1st January and 14th December 2014, and concluded that mobile phones and accessories are the most in demand products across India. Additionally, Delhi NCR ranked as the city with maximum purchases of mobile phones, beating Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai – in that order. Another set of stats by Amazon revealed that 60% of its customers belong to Delhi NCR.

Mobile phones and accessories, LED television sets and smart wearables are doing immensely well with customers. It has also been revealed that 69% of online customers were males -yes, that’s the sound of shattering stereotypes related to shopping.

Top Selling Mobile Phones Brands	Top Selling Smart Wearables Brand	Top Selling TV Brands
Lenovo	Motorola	Vu
Motorola	Samsung	Micromax
Xiaomi	Apple	Samsung
Micromax	Moov	LG
Samsung	Honor	Panasonic

The age group that dominates the e-retail space is 25 to 34 years, predominantly office-goers followed by students. Is that what you’re doing all day at work or in college then?

This huge shift to online shopping marks a significant development in the consumer-supplier relationship. As more and more buyers become tech savvy, the movement to online platforms gains immense importance, especially when it comes to electronic goods. Looks like it’s been a good day for technology.

December 16, 2015

First of its Kind Sapphire Display to be Part of Bluboo’s Upcoming Smartphone

Bluboo, the Chinese manufacturer, may not exactly belong to the same league as OnePlus, Xiaomi or Huawei, but it’s definitely trying its best to make it there. The company is now reportedly working on Picasso, its new smartphone, and is trying to make it the first of its kind device.

Sources suggest that Picasso has an entirely sapphire display and is undergoing security and reliability tests right now. Sapphire is the second hardest element in the world after diamond and therefore is quite a fancy choice for the screen of a gadget.

A sapphire screen is highly resistant to scratches and breaking. Because sapphire is very costly, screens made out of the material have been restricted to small, premium and luxury devices in the past like high-end watches and some Vertu smartphones.

Bluboo incorporating sapphire in the screen of Picasso is definitely a first of its kind move. However, let’s see what this does to the price tag of the smartphone. Do you think smartphones need a sturdier screen, and if yes, could Bluboo may have found an (albeit super-expensive) answer?

December 16, 2015
Must-Have Tech Gifts Under Rs. 1000.

We’re nearing the holidays now and it feels like we haven’t done enough when it comes to holiday shopping. Yes, you might be saving up on some big purchases but how about some cheap little gadgets that will not only cheer up your holiday but will also fill up those socks you’ve got pinned up for Christmas. Here are some funky gifts under Rs. 1000 that will definitely bring a smile to your face.

ZBEL Sticky Beatz Suction Bluetooth Speaker

Portable speakers that can stick to any surface is really all one can ask for. Not only is this little speaker easy to carry around, but it’s also quite loud. The speaker comes with built-in batteries that last up to 5-7 hours at 70% volume. You can use the suction at the bottom to stick the speaker behind the back of your phone or laptop, and since it is waterproof, you can even take it to the bathroom. Wireless connectivity lets you carry this little speaker anywhere with ease. The speaker is available for Rs. 495 on Amazon.in.

 

USB Mini Fan

This portable mini USB fan comes in handy when you find your laptop heating up even in December. The fan can be hooked up to your laptop using a USB cable, and also comes with re-chargeable batteries that lets the fan run for about 2-3 hours. The fan is available for Rs. 899 on Amazon.in.

 

Sennheiser Earphones

Earphones are so common that they often go unnoticed in lists involving technologies under Rs. 1000. A good pair of earphones goes a long way. Whether you’re travelling to work by bus or trying to cut off outside noise in your office, music and earphones are always needed. And if you’ve been using the same earphones for years now, a change is always good for the new year. There are many great earphones to find under Rs. 1000, but if we had to choose one, we’d go for the Sennheiser CX 180. Gift it to someone who enjoys his/her music, or keep it with yourself. We won’t tell anyone. The earphones are priced at Rs. 964.

 

Flexible Wired Keyboard

If you find your workspace too cluttered with a hundred little things then a flexible keyboard will help bring the number down by one. This keyboard rolls up and makes it easy for you to carry it around. It also saves some desk space and the keyboard is designed to offer ease of typing with enough space between keys.

It makes for a great gift to give those you feel could really clear up their workspace and find some clarity before the new year. The Enter E-CFK USB flexible keyboard is priced at Rs. 496.

 

3M CL600 Office Electronic Cleaner 10OZ

No, we didn’t add this by mistake. having electronic products is great an all, but one must also maintain them. So, if you don’t have a good cleaner for your devices, you needn’t look any further. Go ahead and buy this Rs. 575 electronic equipment cleaner along with anything else you’re planning to add to your cart. It will hardly pinch your wallet but it will go a long way in terms of keeping your devices clean and in working condition.

 

December 16, 2015
iPad Air 3 to Launch Early Next Year Without 3D Touch

According to popular and trustworthy Apple insider, KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPad Air 3 is set to launch in the first half of 2016. Kuo also stated that the upcoming 9.7-inch Apple tablet will not come 3D Touch capabilities.

…new iPad Air 3 in 1H16F unlikely to feature 3D Touch. We forecast that iPad Air 3 will opt not to feature 3D Touch because of production issues.

Kuo also said that the “3D Touch [is] one of the most severe production bottlenecks in iPhone 6s supply chain.” There have been no further details on the specs of the iPad Air 3 and we’ll no more as we approach the launch. It is likely that Apple will hold an event for the iPad Air 3 along with the rumoured 4-inch iPhone 6c.

Meanwhile, Kuo also states that the upcoming iPhone 7 flagship will include 3D Touch as was expected, and will have “similar technology & structure as the iPhone 6s.” The iPhone 7 launch will likely take place next September.

December 16, 2015
iPhone 6s Gets an 11K Price Cut in India

We hate to say,”we told you so”, but the cat is out of the bag. It is no big secret that India was one of the most expensive places in the world just two months ago if you were planning to buy the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. But as predicted by iGyaan a couple of weeks ago, the iPhones have undergone significant fall in pricing.

iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, launched with a starting price of Rs. 62,000 and going up to a Rs. 92,000, were much costlier than the same products in the American and European markets. The prices have now come down significantly, especially after a decline in the demand in the country.

 

The iPhone 6s shows a whopping price drop of Rs.11,000. There is a fall in prices of the iPhone 6s Plus as well but this isn’t as drastic as the 6s. Also, what is surprising is that the cheapest iPhone 6s Plus is the rose gold variant at a price of about Rs. 65,000 and Rs. 84,000 from its earlier Rs. 72,000 and Rs. 92,000 respectively. The rose gold variant was the most popular option for pre-order globally, but clearly it didn’t go down too well with Indian consumers.

 

Additionally, the iPhone 5s which was launched last year in 2014, is being sold at a price lower than most of the places in the world. The phone now falls in the mid-range price bracket with a price close to 20K.

 

Looks like there has never been a better time to buy iPhones in India.

December 16, 2015
Lenovo Teases Successor to K3 Note Smartphone

Looks like Lenovo will soon reveal the successor to the K3 Note smartphone. The Chinese company posted a teaser image on Twitter with a message that reads “Prepare for the dawn of the new #KillerNote.”

Prepare for the dawn of the new #KillerNote. pic.twitter.com/ukpuQEOYzj

— Lenovo India (@Lenovo_in) December 14, 2015

It is likely that the device will be known as the K4 Note, and is expected to launch in India first since the teaser was posted on Lenovo India’s account. Furthermore, the launch is expected to take place some time in January.

Lenovo K3 Note

Not much is known at this time on the specs front other than rumours of a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset and a fingerprint sensor, which have not been confirmed by the company. Two things the teaser does reveal is that the device will come with a USB Type-C port and a metal frame.

December 16, 2015
Xiaomi Mi 5 Specs Revealed in Online Retailer’s Website

Xiaomi fans are eagerly anticipating the new flagship smartphone, Mi 5, for a while now. The company has been delaying the launch of the device which was earlier supposed to come out by the end of this year, but will now see an early 2016 launch. This is also due to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor due to feature in flagship devices in 2016.

For those who want to know a little more about the upcoming flagship device, we have something for you today. An online retailer’s website, Oppomart, has listed the Xiaomi Mi 5 along with what is quite possibly the confirmed specs of the device. (Update: the device has been taken down from the site)

The specifications confirm what have been rumoured about the device including the fact that it will indeed feature Snapdragon 820 processor under the hood. The Mi 5 will sport a 5.5-inch screen with quad HD (2560×1440) display, 20MP primary camera and an 8MP front.

The device will also come with 3,800mAh battery and 4G LTE support. RAM is set at 4GB and will offer 16GB/64GB/128GB storage options. The flagship is listed at a price of $599 ( Rs. 40000 approx.). It will also be available in classic white and black colours.

The actual look of the device is still a mystery as different sources have revealed different designs. The price listed on the website could differ after the actual launch of the device, but it does look likely that the company will stick to this price tag considering the next-gen specs listed. We’ll know more as we reach closer to the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 5.

December 16, 2015

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G Launched in India: Unboxing and Hands-On

Micromax has just launched a new 4G-enabled smartphone in India. The Canvas Pulse 4G is the newest budget device from the company and is priced at Rs. 9,999. The device goes on sale on Flipkart starting today. The Canvas Pulse 4G is the company’s third launch following Canvas Mega and Canvas Sega 4G priced at Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 10,999, respectively.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Ltd said, “India is currently at the cusp of 4G evolution, and Micromax is fully prepared to lead this march with a range of 4G devices from value to premium segments, which deliver best-in-class performance and design across price points for the diverse Indian consumers. Our latest launch, Canvas Pulse 4G is our premium yet powerful product with Flipkart offering 3GB RAM and Octacore at a never before price reiterating our commitment to democratizing technology for the new age digital natives who want to be connected all the time.

Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G iGyaan 2

In terms of specs, the Canvas Pulse 4G sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen and is powered by a 1.3 GHz octal-core processor with MediaTek (MT 6753) chipset, with 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via Micro SD card slot.

On the camera front the device features a 13MP rear with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP front with f/2.4 aperture. The phone is fitted with a 2100mAh battery and comes with the usual set of connectivity features that includes 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The Canvas Pulse 4G runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

We did a quick unboxing and hands-on of the device. The handset feels light in your hand and the size is just right for one-handed tasks. The back plastic panel is smooth and feels great in your hand, though a lack of a firm grip may dissuade some buyers. The metallic sides and rectangular frame adds to the overall aesthetics of device and gives a premium feel to it, which is not a common sight for a device in the price bracket.

Inside the box:

USB wall charger
Earphones
Screen Protector
User Manual

The 5MP front camera also comes with LED flash as well a Gesture Shot which clicks a picture by simply creating a ‘V’ on the screen with your hand.

The UI is pretty fluid and snappy as one would expect from a budget device these days. The app tray leaves the main screen clear, though the device does come with a bunch of bloatware, which you can uninstall. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and there is no word yet on whether it will get a Marshmallow update.

A 2,100mAh battery isn’t much to brag about here but but basic usage with the device will get you through the day.

Check out the spec table of the Canvas Pulse 4G below.

Specification	Canvas Pulse 4G
Display	5-inch HD IPS screen
Resolution	720×1080 pixels
Chipset	MediaTek (MT 6753)
CPU	1.3 GHz octa-core processor
RAM	3 GB
Front Camera	5 MP f/2.4
Rear Camera	13 MP f/2.2
Storage	16 GB
Expandability	Up to 32 GB via MicoSD
Battery	2,100 mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n / Bluetooth 4.0 GPS/AGP / 4G LTE
Operating System	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Price	Rs. 9,999

December 15, 2015

Renders of HTC One X9 Surface Online

We have been talking about the HTC One X9 for a while now, with its TENAA certification and an expected early release next year. And yet again, the phone is in news. The latest in the series of One X9 updates is leaked renders of the device.

It shows the phone from various angles, giving us a better look at it. On the specs front the One X9 will sport a 5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) display and run on the Android Lollipop OS powered by 2.2GHz Octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB). It will feature a 13MP camera on the rear and a 5MP front.

Even though nothing is known of the official launch of the device, it is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2016.

December 15, 2015
Samsung Galaxy S7 to Have a Pressure Sensitive Display

Expected to make its debut during the Mobile World Congress in February 2016, Samsung Galaxy S7 is likely to arrive with a pressure sensitive display.Though Samsung is tight-lipped about its new smartphones, its silence hasn’t done much to keep speculations and rumours in check as Wall Street Journal reports that the display of S7 will be pressure sensitive.

Looks like Samsung is all set follow in the footsteps of Apple which cannot stop talking about the 3-D Touch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Additionally, Galaxy S7 will have a Type C USB Port which means the device will charge significantly faster. WSJ quotes sources that say that a single round of charging would “allow for a full day’s charge in under 30 minutes and in some cases significantly faster than that.”

There are rumours of a retina scanner as well to be included in the smartphone, but things are quite uncertain at this point. Like the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7 will arrive in two variants, that is, S7 and S7 Edge. Once unveiled in February, it would take another couple of weeks before the smartphone is finally up and ready for shipping hopefully in March. Hold your breath until then.

December 15, 2015
Apple Reportedly Working on OLED Displays in a Secret Taiwanese Lab

Sources have revealed that Apple has opened a lab in Taiwan and has recruited at least 50 engineers to work on display tech for iPhone and iPad. It is further suggested that many of these engineers previously worked for companies like AU Optronics and Qualcomm.

While the company is working on making its displays thinner, lighter and more efficient, Bloomberg says Apple is working on OLED (organic light-emitting diodes) displays. They are not only thinner, but also require no back-lighting. LG and Samsung have previously employed the same tech in the screens of their various products from television sets to mobile phones.

The Apple iPad Pro

If Apple manages to incorporate its own in-house OLED displays, its supply demands from other manufacturers would go down, giving the company an edge over its counterparts. Any progress on the display front would mean less dependency on companies like Samsung Electronics, Sharp Corp. and Japan Display.

Meanwhile, there is immense secrecy around the lab with no external signs of Cupertino company anywhere close to it. Apple has declined to make any official comments about it.

Source

December 15, 2015