Samsung Supplying Apple with Panels for iPad Air 2 and 12.9-Inch 'iPad Pro' Later This Year

samsung supply apple displays second-generation ipad air , 12.9-inch 'ipad pro' starting later year, reports korean-news outlet inews24 (via digitimes). korean company begin manufacturing displays in coming months, panels said feature ips technology similar apple's current line of ipads.

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physical mockup of second-generation ipad air ​

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if report legitimate, apple have steady supply of panels first batch of ipad air 2 units, may launch in time upcoming holiday shopping season. reports have claimed 12.9-inch ipad pro released in 2015, may lead samsung becoming top supplier of displays new tablet if other suppliers unable meet apple's demands.

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rendering of 12.9-inch ipad next 13-inch macbook air ​

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apple has been attempting reduce reliance on samsung component supplier due tensions between 2 companies have become top competitors in mobile device market. however, samsung's technological advantages , production capacity display supplier have proven valuable apple on years, korean company became apple's top ipad display supplier in q1 2014.

ipad air 2 rumored feature slightly thinner body, faster a8 processor, 2gb of ram, support apple pay, , touch id fingerprint sensor. meanwhile, 12.9-inch ipad pro said include more powerful a8x processor power larger, high-resolution display.

article link: samsung supplying apple panels ipad air 2 , 12.9-inch 'ipad pro' later year

 

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