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South Korea’s Smartphone Market Declines in 2022: Top 10 Models All See Reduced Market Share

The domestic smartphone market in South Korea declined by 6% in 2022 compared to the previous year, due to inflationary pressures and increased economic uncertainty, as well as poor sales of flagship models. Samsung’s key model in the second half, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, failed to find significant differentiation from its predecessor, and the … Read more

LG Display’s Ambitious Plans for OLED Production Delayed Due to Economic Factors

In 2019, LG Display was preparing for the installation of new production lines for 6th generation OLEDs in Paju, with plans to increase production capacity to more than 700,000 sheets per year. The company had already confirmed an investment plan worth 3.3 trillion won ($2.5 million) to expand small and medium-sized OLEDs and was ordering … Read more

High-Resolution Patterning of OLEDs using Subtractive Contact Patterning: Expanding the Frontiers of Flexible Display Technology

Researchers investigated the mechanism of subtractive contact patterning (SCP) and demonstrated its application in creating high-resolution organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). SCP is a method used to create patterns on thin films of organic semiconducting materials, which are essential components of OLEDs and other organic electronic devices. The research was done by a group out of … Read more

ViewSonic’s Hybrid Workspace Strategy Embraces OLED and Advanced Visual Solutions for Seamless Collaboration

 ViewSonic has experienced substantial growth in portable, USB-C (one cable solution), and touch monitor lines, with increases of 106.5%, 95.8%, and 22.4% respectively between 2021 and 2022. Moving forward, ViewSonic plans to expand its offerings for dynamic work environments, focusing on individual productivity, remote collaboration, and easy setups. To promote effective communication and collaboration in … Read more

Solomon Systech Launches World’s First PM-MicroLED Display Driver SSD2363 for Wearables and Industrial Applications

Solomon Systech (International), a semiconductor company specializing in the design, development and sales of proprietary display IC products and system solutions, launches the SSD2363, claimed to be the world’s first PM-MicroLED display driver for next generation high brightness displays for wearables, home appliances and industrial applications. MicroLED is believed to be the next generation of … Read more

Samsung Installs Largest LED Scoreboard at Citi Field, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Display Technology

Samsung Electronics America and the New York Mets believe they have made sports history with the installation of the largest scoreboard across all professional ballparks. The main video LED board at Citi Field, now the largest scoreboard across all professional ballparks, features a 17,400 square-foot high-definition video display on the front and a 6,900 square-foot … Read more

Asia/Pacific Tablet Market Gains in 2022, Set for Decline in 2023

The Asia/Pacific tablet market experienced a 1.5% YoY growth in 2022, with 57.8M units shipped, mainly driven by consumer demand in China due to COVID-19 lockdowns and control policies. Consumer shipments grew by 4.5% to 45.4M units, while the commercial market declined by 8.2%. The education sector was the only segment to grow in 2022, … Read more

Rising Smartwatch Popularity Unlocking Growth Opportunities in the Asia/Pacific Market

The Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) wearables market experienced a modest 1.8% growth in 2022, reaching 259.1 million units, recording its lowest annual growth ever. Market demand for wearables was negatively impacted by rising commodity prices, reduced consumer spending, and lockdowns in China. In 4Q22, vendors took a conservative approach to manage inventory, resulting in an 8.3% … Read more

Retro Gaming Handheld Goes OLED

When it comes to OLED displays in gaming, I was interested to find that the Anbernic RG405M handheld gaming device is now available for purchase at $167.99 on the company’s website. They offer it in two color options: black and a mint-colored grey. Additionally, customers can choose to order the device with a 128 GB … Read more

E Ink Partners with Indian Tech OEM SuperUs to Boost Localization and Presence in India

E Ink and SuperUs Systems have partnered to drive localization in India for ePaper devices to expand applications and explore new ways to localize ePaper technology in India. There is a growing demand for sustainable outdoor displays that minimize recurring energy costs. E Ink will provide ePaper Display (EPD) panels to SuperUs Systems for developing sustainable ePaper devices … Read more

Foldable Phone Frenzy: Global Shipments Skyrocket to 48.1 Million Units, Hitting $42 Billion Market Value by 2027

International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21.4 million units in 2023. This represents an increase of more than 50% over the 14.2 million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast projects that foldable phone shipments will reach 48.1 million units in 2027 … Read more