. Apple's (AAPL) decision to use a thinner and lighter touch screen on the iPhone 5 has contributed to the component shortage that affected opening weekend sales, Bloomberg reported. The Cupertino-based company for the first time is using in-cell screen technology, which combines the display and touch sensor into a single layer. The technology makes for a beautiful display, however it is also more difficult to manufacture. "Apple is facing significant production constraints due to a move toward in-cell display technology," Ben Reitzes, an analyst at Barclays, wrote in a research note.
Boy Genius Report , iPhone 5′s new display tech seen as reason for supply shortages, iPhone 5′s new display tech seen as reason for supply shortages
No comments:
Post a Comment