Apple's foldable phone will get an LG Display panel?

Apple has reportedly tapped LG Display to develop a display panel for the rumoured foldable iPhone. According to DigiTimes, LG Display will help Apple develop the foldable OLED panel needed for this new device. But it isn't known if the company will supply Apple with the screens for mass production.

Samsung has also been attached to this project, with rumours that the competing Korean company already supplied Apple with various foldable display samples last year.

Apple has used both Samsung and LG OLED display for its iPhones, so it's not entirely impossible for the US company to tap both suppliers.

Source: MacRumors

Apple CFO confirms new iPhones coming late by a 'few weeks'

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As the rumours have suggested, it looks like the next-generation iPhones will be arriving late after all. Apple's Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri confirmed during a customary post-earnings conference call that new iPhones would come later than usual. He said, "As you know, last year we started selling new iPhones in late September. This year, we project supply to be available a few weeks later." While the company doesn't release all new iPhones when it holds its launch in September, it will be the first time all iPhone models will miss this release window. It isn't even clear if the company will host a launch event for the phone in the same month, or wait until the new phones are ready. At this point, it's an unexpected outcome from an unexpected year.

Source: Engadget

These iPhone, Apple Watch models will support CarKey

One of the newest features of iOS 14 turns your iPhone (or Apple Watch) into a car key. This CarKey feature is coming to iOS 14 and even iOS 13 users, allowing you to lock, unlock, and start compatible cars. But just because your device runs on iOS 14 or watchOS 7 doesn't mean it can support it.

CarKey makes use of NFC technology to communicate with the car. During the initial process, the iPhone or Apple Watch needs to be placed on top of the NFC reader in the car. It'll be accessible via the Wallet app. Once set up, CarKey should work without having to unlock your device or open any app. But that means your device needs Background Tag Reading tech, which is only available on the iPhone XR and later. And so this feature will only work with the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, and iPhone SE (2nd-gen).

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Broadcom CEO suggests delay of 2020 Apple iPhone launch

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Apple parts supplier Broadcom claims the company will be releasing the 2020 iPhone a bit later than usual. According to comments from Broadcom CEO Hock Tan during the company's recent quarterly earnings call, the next-generation iPhone's release will be pushed back by a few weeks. Apple hasn't released any statements yet regarding this possible delay.

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