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Foldable smartphones were more popular in the third quarter of 2023 than was anticipated earlier, according to a new report. The shipments of foldable smartphones and their panels surged in the quarter due to two major reasons, as per the numbers revealed in the study - firstly, the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 in July this year and secondly, the sheer rise in the number of foldable smartphones launched from different brands, especially in China.According to the Display Supply Chain Consultants…

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max were launched earlier this year and Apple's high-end handsets could be on their way to becoming the most popular models in the series, according to a report. Market research firm Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) reports that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max made up 71 percent of the panels shipped for the iPhone 15 series in October, up from 65 percent a month before. This year, Apple increased the prices of the iPhone 15 Pro Max due to camera and storage…

iPhone 15 series — comprising the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max — is expected to make its debut later this year as the successor to the iPhone 14 series of smartphones. While Apple is not likely to announce its next generation of handsets for another couple of months, a display supply chain analysis firm has suggested that Apple could see strong demand for the iPhone 15 series later this year. The new iPhone models will run on iOS 17, the next version of Apple's mobile operating system…

Last year Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants made the prediction that the base iPhone models will switch over to the Dynamic Island style front facing camera with the 2023 generation, i.e. iPhone 15. Now DSCC has a forecast of when the base models will switch over to ProMotion displays, Apple’s brand name for high refresh rate and no, it’s not this year. We have already settled that the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will skip 120Hz and Always On Display Mode – ditching the notch will be their upgrade this year.…

Apple is reportedly working on a version of the MacBook Air with a 15.5-inch display. There hasn't been a word from the Cupertino company regarding the existence of the MacBook Air model. However, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) believes that the panel production for the 15.5-inch MacBook Air has started in February. Furthermore, Young expects an early April launch for this model. There have been rumours suggesting the 15.5-inch MacBook Air could come with two CPU options —…

Apple is set to release its Mixed Reality headset in 2023. First rumored to be unveiled in mid-2022, the Mixed Reality headset is likely to be introduced later this year. DSCC, which follows display trends in the tech world, has given us multiple pieces of information regarding Apple’s newest products, and it’s now rounding up what the company knows about the Cupertino firm’s goals to enter the AR/VR market. One of the ten predictions of the tech industry in 2023 is Apple’s Mixed Reality headset. According to…

Samsung Galaxy S23 series is believed to be the next flagship lineup from the South Korean tech giant. This lineup is expected to include the standard Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. These smartphones could be unveiled sometime early next year. Rumours are already circulating regarding various aspects of the Galaxy S23 series. Now, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Ross Young, has revealed that the upcoming series may get only a limited number of colour options.Young tweeted on Thursday…

iPhone 14 series will mostly feature screen panels made by Samsung Display, according to a report by Ross Young from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). The report suggests that Apple obtained 82 percent of the panels for the iPhone 14 series from Samsung, 12 percent from LG Display, and the remaining 6 percent from BOE. Furthermore, the iPhone 14 Pro Max models are speculated to only feature Samsung panels. Young also mentions that Chinese manufacturer BOE could be limited to the non-Pro models.According to a report…

Samsung continues to dominate the foldable smartphone segment even after its market share fell to 74 percent in Q1 2022, according to a recent report from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 led the market for the third consecutive quarter with a 51 percent share. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 retained the second position for the third consecutive quarter, while Huawei P50 Pocket took the third spot. These three smartphones accounted for 91 percent of the market share. No other…

Q1 of this year was the 3rd best quarter for foldable smartphones, according to DSCC. It didn’t reach the record highs of the holiday quarter (Q4’21), but with 2.22 million shipments in total it is up 571% compared to the Q1 of last year. Clamshells continue to dominate – the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 alone accounted for 51% of all foldables shipped. The Galaxy Z Fold3 was the second most popular foldable in Q1. As you can imagine, Samsung remains the market leader by a wide margin, it controlled 74% of the market,…