iPhone 7 might not bring an AMOLED display after all

The recent news about Samsung and Apple testing AMOLED displays for the Apple Watch generated more buzz for the iPhone 7 than anything else. The source of the rumors claimed that Samsung and Apple were in talks for this, and a change like this a one alone would be huge for Cupertino’s best selling product. The idea of deep blacks and more contrast on a future iPhone is something we’ve wanted for years, but new sources don’t say much about it.KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is ...

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What you need to know about smartphone screens, part 2 (video)

In our last episode we talked about the glass that covers our smartphone screens. Today we’re diving into the types of displays under that glass, the pros and cons of both types, and which you’ll want in your next smartphone or tablet.Touch ScreensScreens recognize touch by one of two technologies: resistive or capacitive. Resistive touch screens all but require a stylus or similar device be used to register accurate touches. These are the types of screens that ...

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Today’s Display Technologies Explained

Among the most important features of any mobile device is its display. The display is the one part of the device you will spend 99 percent of your time staring at when using it. But not only is it the main source of output, it’s the primary form of input, too. If the display is too big, too small or difficult to see in sunlight, using it becomes more of a chore than anything. Like televisions, the overall quality of a display can be judged on a handful of specs – not just the size and resolution. Mobile displays are gauged on clarity, color gamut, saturation, contrast, ...

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