iPhone 8 leak offers HUGE hint about the look of Apple’s next smartphone – and it’s very similar to Samsung
APPLE might have accidentally revealed one of the key features of the iPhone 8.
It's put in a multi-million pound order for one very important piece of technology which is likely to take centre stage on its top secret smartphone.
Apple placed orders for bendable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panels - the kind you find on Samsung phones - to use in 70 million smartphones, according to sources speaking to Nikkei Asian Review.
OLED screens are typically used in fancy smart TVs because they offer high colour and motion quality (making it perfect for watching Netflix) without munching too much power.
The large order of the premium screens would suggest Apple expects its most expensive smartphone to fly off the shelves following its launch in September.
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David Hsieh, senior director at research company IHS Markit said: "Apple has ordered 70 million units of OLED panels from Samsung this year, while Samsung is preparing to churn out as many as 95 million for Apple in 2017, in case demand exceeds expectations."
The revelations appear to confirm rumours that the premium tenth anniversary phone will feature an infinity screen similar to the Samsung S8.
The sources claimed the two OLED iPhones will have a 5.2-inch screen and no home button, which will be sold alongside standard 4.7 and 5.5-inch devices with LCD screens and home buttons.
All three will be charged wirelessly, it's been claimed.
At least one model could have a 3D sensor - presumably the snazzy 5.2 OLED - that supports facial recognition.
Although they might have second thoughts after Samsung's face unlock feature was easily bypassed using a selfie.
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