The Future of Panoramic HUDs, Led by Micro-LED
As in-vehicle display technologies continue to evolve rapidly, the head-up display (HUD), which projects various types of information into the driver’s forward field of view, is becoming an essential interface in modern vehicles.
Ultra-Slim Innovation, Foldable Phone Evolution: The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Market Race to 2025
Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 7 on July 9, announcing its global launch in late July. The new Z Fold 7 reduces weight to 215 grams and measures just 8.9 mm when folded and 4.2 mm when unfolded, making it the thinnest and lightest Z Fold series yet.
Samsung Display Makes Full-Scale Entry into Micro LED… Changing the Ecosystem
Samsung Display held its first employee communication event, Detox (D- Talks), since President Lee Chung took office. At this event, President Lee clarified the future strategic direction of Samsung Display and expressed his strong will to sustainably expand global competitiveness through securing ultra-differentiated technologies.
BOE Chairman Chen Yanshun Holds High-Level Meeting with Samsung Electronics’ VD Division — Signs of Improving Relations
BOE Chairman Chen Yanshun met with senior executives from Samsung Electronics’ Video Display (VD) division on June 30, according to industry sources. The meeting was attended by Chen and other top BOE executives, and was reportedly held to explore ways to improve relations and seek potential strategic cooperation between the two companies.
Living Interface in Vehicles: The Future of UX Changed by Stretchable Micro LED
As displays have become a core interface that influences the overall user experience beyond a component of the vehicle interior, technological evolution is also reaching a new turning point. The technology at the center of this is ‘Stretchable Micro LED’.
TCL CSOT Establishes Investment Plan for 8.6-Generation Inkjet Printing OLED Line Worth RMB 20 Billion
According to UBI Research's China Market Trend Report, Chinese display company TCL CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology) is planning to construct a new 8.6-generation (2290x2620mm) OLED line at the T8 site near its existing T9 OLED line in Guangzhou. This investment will be based on inkjet printing technology, with a Step 1 investment fund scale of approximately RMB 20 billion (approximately KRW 3.8 trillion).
Next-generation XR ecosystem driven by AI integration and device convergence
As AI technology advances, the XR market is heating up again, evolving from a simple wearable device to a personalized digital assistant. Global big tech companies such as Google, Meta, Apple, and others are taking the lead in the market with their respective ecosystems, and Samsung Electronics is also joining the trend with aggressive investments and product strategies.
BOE Opposes Hefei Government’s Withdrawal from B9 Stake… Sensitive to Potential Fund Shift to Visionox
BOE is strongly opposing the Hefei local government's move to withdraw its stake in the B9 OLED plant. The Hefei government is reportedly seeking to divest its shares worth around 20 billion yuan, and there are growing concerns that the funds could be redirected to Visionox’s V5 line—a direct competitor. BOE is closely monitoring the direction of this potential fund reallocation.
Chinese companies accelerate launch of AI glasses, intensifying competition in the AI glasses market
As AI technology continues to mature, the AI era is upon us. Following last year's trend, 2025 is expected to see the release of even more AI-powered eyewear products. The integration of AI and AR technologies, which began last year, is set to flourish further by 2025.
Samsung Display Develops High-Resolution OLEDoS Microdisplay for Next-Generation XR
Samsung Display researchers revealed it in a recent paper published in J. Soc. Info. Display, the official journal of the Society for Information Display (SID), that they have developed a next-generation OLED-on-Silicon (OLEDoS) microdisplay with 4032 PPI (pixels per inch). This technology is optimized for the next generation of XR devices, including virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and augmented reality (AR), with panels that dramatically reduce system power consumption and crosstalk while maintaining high resolution and image quality.
Transparent Displays for Vehicles: How Far Can They Go? – Analysis of Regulations, Technology, and Market Applicability
The application areas of transparent displays applicable to automobiles are diversifying along with technological advancements, and currently, the feasibility of four major areas is being discussed.
BOE Secures Annual Production Capacity of 100 Million iPhone OLED Panels with B11 Line… 350,000 Units per Module Line
According to UBI Research’s China Industry Trends Report, BOE has established an annual production capacity of up to 100 million OLED panels for iPhones, primarily through its B11 line.
Rollable Display Commercializes as Next-Generation Form Factor … Samsung Display Leads Technology with Material Innovation
"SID Display Week 2025," the world's largest display technology event held in San Jose, USA, in May 2025, was a stage where you can directly see the evolution of next-generation form factor technology. In particular, rollable and slidable displays are no longer concepts, but have become technologies that are about to be commercialized as actual products.
Samsung Display’s Foldable OLED Shipments Surge from May – Takes Q2 Market Share Lead
According to the Monthly Smartphone & Foldable Phone OLED Display Market Tracker published by UBI Research, a market research firm, Samsung Display’s shipments of foldable OLED panels surged starting in May, securing the top market share in the second quarter of 2025.
LG Display to Invest KRW 1.26 Trillion to Advance OLED Technology – Focus on LTPO 3.0, COE, and RGB 2-Stack at Paju
LG Display has embarked on a major initiative to strengthen its OLED business. On June 17, the company announced that its board of directors had approved a large-scale facility investment plan worth KRW 1.26 trillion (approx. USD 900 million), aimed at enhancing next-generation OLED technologies at its production bases in Paju, South Korea, and Vietnam.
AI Optical Communication Opens the Way… Micro LED Accelerates Entry into Display Market
Micro LED, which has been attracting attention as a next-generation display technology, is finding commercialization possibilities in new applications. Although its entry into the display market has been delayed due to low yields and complex manufacturing processes, the practicality of Micro LED is drawing attention again as demand for high-speed optical communication (Co-Packaged Optics, CPO) between AI semiconductors has recently increased.
Photolithography-based OLED processes: Challenges and opportunities for next-generation display innovation
OLED technology has become the centerpiece of smartphone displays due to its superior image quality and flexibility. The fine metal mask (FMM) process is currently the dominant technology for patterning RGB subpixels in small and medium-sized OLED displays, such as smartphones.
OLED Panel Production for Next iPad Pro to Begin in July, Shipments Expected to Match 2024 Volumes
Following the introduction of OLED displays in the 2024 iPad Pro series, Apple is set to continue using OLED panels in the 2025 iPad Pro lineup. Panel production for the next-generation iPad Pro is scheduled to begin in July.
OLED TV Panel Shipments Expected to Surpass 10 Million Units in 2028… Production Line Expansion Needed
According to UBI Research’s quarterly publication, OLED Display Market Tracker, the global OLED TV market is projected to approach annual shipments of 10 million units by 2028. As the OLED TV market enters a full-fledged growth trajectory, attention is turning to the production expansion strategies of key panel manufacturers.
Why XR Devices Are Key to the 6G Era
The introduction of 4G was a decisive factor in the popularization of smartphones. 3G technically enabled ‘data communication’, but it was difficult for consumers to experience it.