It seems that this end of the year promises to be eventful in the world of Apple rumors. Because in addition to pointing to a new 27-inch iMac Pro in 2022, iPhone 14 rumors are coming back. This time the idea that the iPhone 14 will not have a notch and will have a hole in the screen for the front camera.
LG as the manufacturer of these hole screens
TheElec is a medium that in the past has already reported on an iPhone with a hole instead of notch. This hole is a common practice among Android manufacturers, because in general lack of the necessary sensor suite for a Face ID type system. With a simple hole in the screen, they can already enlarge it and reduce the edges. Now, TheElec assures that LG will manufacture some of these screens for the iPhone 14:
LG Display will supply LTPO TFT OLED panels for Apple iPhones which will be released next year, according to TheElec.
Winning the order for these panels for Cupertino, despite low volume, is critical for the South Korean panel maker as it will keep it ahead of its Chinese rival BOE, which continues to seek to aggressively expand into the industry. Apple chain. OLED panel supplies.
[…] LG Display will also provide LTPO TFT OLED panels with hole-in-screen technology, where there is a hole at the top of the panel for the front camera.
We have heard for many years that Apple will remove the notch from its iPhone. Too much. Almost since the announcement of the iPhone X over four years ago. Since then, the tab that houses the Face ID sensors has become a trademark.
It would be strange to see Apple lose it to a black spot on the front. An element already common among Android manufacturers, although with less technical requirements. Face ID should always be hidden behind the panel, which could affect its accuracy.
On the other hand, you will find the software and its reaction to a hole in the middle of the screen. Adapting official applications as well as those of third parties would take some time. The advantage is clear: more space to enjoy the content.
Obviously, it’s not just a matter of changing a notch for a hole. There are many implications that go beyond the hardware to solve. And this is where Apple should make the difference.
