Articles Tagged “AMOLED”
Samsung getting “huge orders” for flexible OLED displays, products on track for 2012 release
by Adrian Diaconescu on May 14, 2012 7 Comments">7
Just about a year ago, flexible displays seemed like a dream, but things progress quicker than we’ve ever imagined. Samsung has been making waves in the media for a couple of months now, with its “bendy” panels, and, according to some fresh official claims, there’s already “huge” request for flexible OLED screens. Kwon Oh-Hyun, Vice Chairman at Samsung Electronics, told the guys at KoreaTimes.co.kr that its company is “getting huge orders from electronic makers for the futuristic lineup of flexible organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays”. Kwon added that “we will be mass producing flexible OLED displays from the latter …
Rumor: Sony working on an Xperia smartphone with a 4.3-inch AMOLED display
by Adrian Diaconescu on Apr 09, 2012 3 Comments">3
Even though Sony isn’t exactly the most popular Android smartphone manufacturer on the market, the Japanese have always had a few things going for them. I, for one, have always liked the Xperia designs and especially their top-notch TFT displays. However, if we are to believe a rumor from a couple of days back, it seems that Sony will try to mix things up a little with at least one of their future Xperia smartphones. In spite of the fact that we have no idea when this new supposed Xperia would come and how it will be priced, it seems that the device …
Industrial espionage: Former Samsung researcher arrested for selling AMOLED tech to rival firm
by Mike Andrici on Apr 07, 2012 2 Comments">2
Ok, so maybe this story won’t make it into the script of the next James Bond movie, but it does go to point out that the IT industry is not based entirely on honesty and trust. So here it goes: according to the South Korean police, 11 people were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of leaking AMOLED technology from Samsung Mobile Display to a local competitor. According to the police spokesperson, a 46-year-old former employee of Samsung Mobile Display leaked key information on the “small mask scanning” technology, for the sum of roughly US $170,000. As this technology is of …
“Democratization” of AMOLED: Tianma announces 12-inch prototype panel
by Ankit Banerjee on Mar 26, 2012 1 Comments">1
OLED technology has provided a way to create thinner, more efficient, and brighter displays and lighting panels, starting a revolution in display technology. OLEDs, standing for Organic Light Emitting Diodes, produce their own light and are thin and flexible, unlike their older LED siblings. There has been a lot of ongoing research into the applications of OLED displays, with companies like Sony, Samsung, and LG all working towards flexible and bendable display capabilities. A future where you will be able to roll up and pack away your TV, smartphone, or tablet is not that far. Of course, due to the …
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE for Verizon full review
by Vinny Marino on Mar 16, 2012 5 Comments">5
Samsung produces the most successful line of Android devices in the world. For their tablets, they have taken a novel approach by creating a variety of choices 7-inch, 8.9-inch, 10.1-inch and, now, 7.7-inch tablet. Most of these tablets posses enough differentiating factors to make them stand out, and the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is a prime example of that with a display that blows any competing tablet out of the water. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 LTE features an incredibly gorgeous7.7 inch HD Super AMOLED Plus display measuring 1280 x 800 pixels as well as a Micro-SD card slot. It’s interesting to note that …
Samsung to Replace Bezels in Smartphones with Edge Displays
by Bogdan Petrovan on Mar 04, 2012 2 Comments">2
We’ve recently talked about Samsung’s fascinating plans to incorporate flexible and bendable displays into its products, and noted that the first devices to be equipped with flexible panels will come later this year. Now, a Forbes report confirms the Q2 2012 timeframe that previous sources have suggested, but also offers us a tantalizing glimpse of how exactly Samsung is going to implement its ground-breaking plastic-based AMOLED technology into actual products. Edge Displays Coming Soon? Although the rumored foldable screens are definitely coming to Samsung devices, Nomura Research analyst Richard Windsor says that we shouldn’t expect them sooner than 2013. Nevertheless, …
Samsung: Flexible Displays Coming to Smartphones This Year
by Bogdan Petrovan on Mar 01, 2012 7 Comments">7
It’s no secret that Samsung is working hard on producing flexible OLED displays, and that the Koreans eventually want to put bendable displays in all kinds of gadgets, from wristwatches to big screen TVs. Over the last year or so, we got to see all kind of crazy displays from Sammy, including bended displays (how would you like a round-shaped smartphone?), semitransparent screens, and even futuristic paper-like OLED screens. Flexible Displays Are Moving Out of Beta Samsung first announced their plans to put flexible OLEDs into real products back in June 2011. Then, in October, a Samsung spokesman confirmed that …
O2 Receiving Galaxy Nexus in November
by Will G. on Oct 24, 2011 0 Comments">0
According to European carrier O2, the Galaxy Nexus will be arriving soon, sometime during November to be semi-precise. If you are in the United Kingdom, you are in luck, because the official O2 UK telecom website has just provided information that conveniently mentions a November release. In case you haven’t been caught up on the Galaxy Nexus, it will be manufactured by Samsung and will feature a massive HD Super AMOLED, 4.65 in. screen. It will also run what is looking to be the best version of Android yet – Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Other than those specifications, it …
LG’s AH-IPS-LCD vs Samsung’s Super HD AMOLED – Fight!
by Darcy LaCouvee on Oct 24, 2011 11 Comments">11
As you might remember, LG recently launched a new Android phone in Korea, called the Optimus LTE. What makes this phone special, at least from our perspective, is the fact that it is sporting to the world’s first 4.5 inch True HD IPS display, which quite a few industry pundits are saying is more advanced than Samsung’s latest Super HD AMOLED 720p 4.65 inch panel, featured in the upcoming Galaxy Nexus. How do they compare? LG recently introduced its True HD IPS display, and the company recently held an event in Seoul dedicated to hyping its new screen. Among the …
Motorola Droid RAZR: It’s Not What You Think – qHD Super AMOLED Display, LTE, Dual-Core Processor & Kevlar Body
by Matthew Sabatini on Oct 01, 2011 3 Comments">3
Do you remember this bad boy? In late 2004, Motorola dropped this clamshell, flip-phone, into the phone market. Immediately this device became wildly popular and the Motorola RAZR was quick to become the “best-selling clamshell phone in the world”. Bearing the same popularity in mind, Motorola is preparing to release a smartphone under a similar name. Rumors suggest that the Motorola Spyder, Droid RAZR, will be “iconic” like it’s predecessor. Motorola has managed to pack a 4.3 inch 960 x 540 pixel Super AMOLED display, 4G LTE, a dual core 1.2 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, and an 8 …
HTC Desire for Telus shipping with Sony LCD display, not AMOLED
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 15, 2010 1 Comments">1
Telus has announced it will soon be offering HTC’s Desire Android smartphone – but with one big change. It will have a Sony LCD, not a Samsung AMOLED display. This is due to the shortage of AMOLED displays that have caused delays for other devices like HTC’s DROID Incredible. The HTC Desire runs Android 2.1, and has a 3.7-inch 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen display, as well as a 5 megapixel camera. Telus did not say when it would offer the phone or for how much it would sell the Desire.
Pantech shows Vega IM-A650S Android phone
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 15, 2010 0 Comments">0
Pantech has launched a new high end Android phone, the Vega IM-A650S, for SKY in South Korea, so we doubt we will see this bad boy land here in the States. For your reading and viewing pleasure – the new device offers users a large and bright 3.7-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and runs on the Android 2.1 operating system. Gallery after the jump. [via Akihabaranews]
Samsung Captivate Galaxy S Android phone for AT&T available July 18
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 08, 2010 1 Comments">1
Samsung and AT&T have announced that the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S, the Captivate, is expected to hit store shelves on July 18 and will be available for $199.99, with a two-year service contract. A minimum $15/mo, 200MB data plan is required for activation. The Captivate Galaxy S touchscreen smartphone features Android 2.1 and sports a high-end feature set that includes a 4-inch super AMOLED display, a 5 megapixel camera that’s capable of recording HD video, a 3D graphics engine, 16GB of storage that is expandable up to 32GB, and a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird processor. The phone also offers …
Samsung i9200 Galaxy S2 Android phone spotted
by Michelle Ruhfass on Jul 05, 2010 4 Comments">4
Photos and specs have been found online about a possible follow-up to Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy S. The purported name of the new smartphone is the i9200 Galaxy S2. According to the materials, specs for the device include a 4.3-inch 1280×720 AMOLED touchscreen display, an 8-megapixel shooter with full HD recording and playback, a speedy 2GHz processor, aGPS, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and a 3.5mm jack. It’s anyone’s guess as to what version of Android it will run, if this proves to be real at all, but the rumor is for Android 3.0. [via UnwiredView]
Video: HTC Legend review
by Michael Oryl on Mar 11, 2010 0 Comments">0
Lots of video to put up today, as the floodgates have once again opened in our review queue over at MobileBurn.com. The first up are Russell Jefferies two videos of the HTC Legend that he received late last week. This beauty of a phone sports a solid aluminum/aluminium body, and optical joystick, and a sweet AMOLED 480×320 pixel touchscreen display. Oh yeah, it also packs the latest version of HTC’s awesome Sense user interface. The first video is directly below, the second follows after the jump – along with a small selection of photos from Russell’s upcoming review.
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