The highly anticipated arrival of the Apple Watch Series 10 is now stirring up hype among Apple and tech fans. With this, new reports suggest a groundbreaking enhancement in its display technology.
According to reports, the Series 10 is set to feature an innovative Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) OLED display, aimed at improving battery efficiency.
Improving the Apple Watch's Battery Life
Since its launch, the Apple Watch has been acclaimed for its sleek look and advanced functionality. However, one constant issue has been optimizing battery life while preserving performance.
With each version, Apple has attempted to solve this concern, culminating in Series 10's rumored use of LTPO OLED technology.
Apple Watch's LTPO OLED Display Tech: What We Know
The core tech driving the excitement surrounding the Series 10 is the integration of LTPO OLED display technology. This advancement, as reported by The Elec (via Phone Arena), involves the utilization of Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) technology. Unlike traditional displays, LTPO OLED offers enhanced power efficiency, effectively reducing battery drain.
According to The Elec, Apple's implementation of oxide material in the TFTs controlling each pixel on the screen plays a pivotal role in maximizing efficiency. By minimizing leakage current, oxide-based TFTs contribute to prolonging battery life, a crucial factor for users reliant on their Apple Watch throughout the day.
This illustration photo shows an Apple Watch 9 displaying the blood-oxygen level detection settings, in Los Angeles on December 26, 2023.
A Closer Look
The adoption of LTPO OLED technology extends beyond mere speculation, with reports indicating LG Display as the primary producer of these cutting-edge screens for the Series 10. Additionally, Japan's JDI is poised to play a role in the manufacturing process, underlining the global collaboration driving innovation in wearable technology.
While the focus remains on the imminent release of the Apple Watch Series 10, industry analysts speculate on the broader implications of LTPO OLED technology. With rumors suggesting a potential integration into future iPhone models, the Series 10 serves as a precursor to Apple's ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation across its product lineup.
The Elect report translated from Korean:
"The LTPO TFT, which Apple is planning to apply to the Apple Watch 10 series OLED, is a method of applying oxide to the driving TFT and some switching TFTs, among the 7 to 8 TFTs. The LTPO TFT, which has been applied to the Apple Watch, used oxide for only two switching TFTs, and LTPS for the rest of the switching TFT and the driving TFT.
Using oxide instead of LTPS for a drive TFT means that oxide is responsible for the TFT that connects directly to the OLED pixel. In LTPO OLED, oxide has been used to reduce leakage current, but in the new LTPO OLED, the role of oxide increases. Panel vendors with strengths in oxide technology may be advantageous.
If oxide is applied to some of the driving TFTs and switching TFTs in Apple Watch 10 series OLEDs as planned by Apple, LTPS will only be used for the remaining switching TFTs and circuits outside the pixel area. The LTPS role is reduced."
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