Sources close to the supply chain confirm the news.
Some rumors suggested that Apple would introduce micro-LED technology on the Apple Watch screen around 2024. Shortly after, this information was denied or “corrected” by the popular analyst Ross Young. She has now come back to the fore with new information that corroborates the delay in the adoption of micro-LED screens on the smartwatch.
According to a major source related to Apple’s supply chain, micro-LED displays will be implemented in the Apple Watch in 2025. Learn more about this news below.
The Apple Watch will not have a micro-LED until 2025
The company osrampresent in the Apple supply chain, has spoken about its future in its fiscal results conference for the last quarter of 2022. The information collected by MacRumors reveals very precise data related to the adoption of micro-LED displays in Apple Watch.
As indicated from Osram, the company will begin to receive large revenue from micro-LED technology in 2025. Ross Young believes these revenues will come directly from Apple Watch’s adoption of micro-LED panels.
“Allow me now to provide additional information related to our development and industrialization program for our leading small structure in micro-LED technology. Based on the latest information available, we can add that we currently expect to start receiving relevant benefits from our micro-LED technology in 2025.”
On the other hand, Osram also wanted to empathize with the great customer interest (Apple?) in this area. As indicated, the feedback The market share they receive clearly confirms that they hold a strategic leading position in the field of micro-LED technology.
There are already multiple sources that suggest that Apple plans to introduce micro-LED screens in its future Apple Watch. While analyst Jeff Pu believes this will happen in 2024, Ross Young maintains that its release will be pushed back to 2025.
Micro-LED technology uses microscopic LEDs that form pixels and offer a lower energy consumption and one color accuracy much larger, as well as a higher contrast ratio and one increased visibility in bright conditions, also extending the visibility of the screens from more angles. Related to this issue, Apple also plans to increase the maximum screen brightness of its iPhone 15 Pro Max to combat reflections from sunlight hitting the screen. What do you think about this news?