Together with LG Display, Samsung Display is expected to supply organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for Apple’s next-generation smart watch.
LG Display has been the sole supplier of OLED displays for the Apple Watch, which was released in April. Apple has, however, reportedly decided to add Samsung Display to its vendor list for the OLED devices.
The move seems to be a part of the strategy of the U.S.-based IT giant that usually makes contracts with two or three vendors to secure a stable supply of its parts for smart devices. Apple cannot but make such a decision, as LG Display and Samsung Display are the only manufacturers that can produce the flexible OLED displays.
Apple has recently started working with the Korean display manufacturers to develop flexible OLED displays for its next-gen smart watch, which is expected to be lighter and slimmer than the current Apple Watch.
Annual sales of the Apple watch may reach 10.5 million units this year, according to market research firm Pacific Crest.