Global Micro-LED Competitive Landscape Reshaped… A Critical Moment for Korea’s Strategy
The Micro-LED industry is no longer at the stage of being merely a “next-generation display technology candidate.” The discussion has moved beyond technical feasibility to a phase of full-scale, nation-level competition over who can secure mass-production experience and supply-chain leadership first.
iPhone 18 Air Maintains a Conservative Display Strategy… COE Adoption Delayed
The iPhone 18 Air, scheduled for release in the second half of 2026, is reportedly being developed with the same OLED panel used in its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Air. Rather than changing the panel itself, Apple is leaning toward a strategy that replaces only part of the module while reusing the existing panel.
AI/AR Glasses Trends and Future Outlook
Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, launched in 2025, recorded significantly higher-than-expected demand in the US market, marking a crucial turning point for AI glasses with display functionality entering the mainstream market.
SNU-Samsung Electronics SAIT, Elucidate Next-Gen OLED Material Design Principles for Extending Deep-Blue OLED Lifetime
A research team led by Professor Jaesang Lee at Seoul National University (SNU) and the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) have identified key device design principles to extend the lifespan of 'Deep-Blue OLEDs,' a core technology for next-generation displays.
UBI Research Q1 ’26 Market Tracker: Samsung 48% Revenue Share, LG Display 21%…China Expands Shipment Share
According to UBI Research’s Q1 2026 Market Tracker report, the 2025 OLED panel market maintained a clear leader: Samsung Display held the No. 1 position with a 38% share by shipments and a 48% share by revenue. BOE ranked second in shipments at around 14%, while LG Display ranked second in revenue, with its revenue share rising sharply from 14% in 2024 to 21% in 2025.
The Present and Future of China’s Display Industry… CODA: “Sustained Innovation through Korea–China Cooperation Is Key”
As China’s display industry expands beyond LCD into OLED, Micro-LED, IT, and automotive displays - broadening its presence and influence in the global market - the background behind its growth and its future development direction have been outlined.
As Level 3 Autonomous Driving Expands, AR-HUD and DMS Emerge as Core Pillars of “Safe Takeover”
As the industry moves from Level 2 driver assistance to Level 3 (L3, conditional automation), the role of in-vehicle displays is rapidly shifting from convenience and infotainment toward safety-critical HMI (human–machine interface).
The Evolution of Optical Technologies for AR Glasses at CES 2026… Next-Generation Displays, Emphasis on Stabilizing the Component Supply Chain and Optical Solutions
At CES 2026, next-generation optics technologies capable of bringing significant change to the AR glasses industry were unveiled. Moving beyond the display competition that previously focused on image quality and brightness, optics technology—which determines wearability akin to actual eyeglasses and outdoor usability—is now emerging as the new battleground.
OLED Monitor Market Sees Rapid Growth… Shipments Up 64% in 2025
Global OLED monitor shipments in 2025 are estimated at approximately 3.2 million units, marking a sharp year-on-year increase. According to UBI Research’s Mid- to Large-Sized OLED Display Market Tracker, OLED monitor shipments in 2025 rose by about 64% from 1.95 million units in 2024.
Samsung Display Supplies 3 Types of Automotive OLEDs for Zeekr’s Flagship SUV ‘9X’
Samsung Display announced on the 21st that it is supplying three types of automotive OLEDs for Zeekr’s luxury flagship SUV, the ‘9X’. Zeekr is the premium electric vehicle brand of Geely, the flagship automaker of China’s Geely Group.
Chinese panel companies increasingly adopting tandem structure/PSF-based OLED technology for smartphones
The focus of smartphone OLED technology development is shifting from resolution and driving technology to attempts to simultaneously apply new light-emitting materials and tandem stack (layered) architectures.
TCL CSOT Supplies Flexible OLED to Galaxy A57 for the First Time, Marking Entry into Samsung Electronics’ Supply Chain
TCL CSOT has successfully supplied flexible OLED panels to Samsung Electronics smartphones for the first time. According to industry sources, TCL CSOT has begun supplying flexible OLED panels for the Galaxy A57 model and produced approximately 400,000 panels by 2025. Full-scale mass production is expected to expand from 2026, centered on Galaxy A57-bound products.
CES 2026: The Evolution of Automotive Displays, Beyond Screens to Platforms
On January 6, CES 2026 officially opened in Las Vegas, the United States. At this year’s exhibition, automotive displays clearly demonstrated their evolution beyond simple information panels into core interfaces that integrate and intelligently orchestrate the in-vehicle experience.
TCL defines SQD(Super Quantum Dot )-Mini LED as its flagship at CES 2026
At CES 2026, while Samsung Electronics and Hisense positioned RGB Mini LED as the top tier of their existing QLED lineup, TCL presented a diametrically opposed strategy, placing Super Quantum Dot (SQD)—an evolution of QD technology—at the core of its flagship offerings.
CES 2026: The Evolution of RGB Mini LEDs and Manufacturer Strategies
At CES 2026, RGB Mini LED emerged not as a single technology trend, but as a symbolic technology demonstrating the maturation of the premium TV market and the different approaches being adopted by each manufacturer.
[CES 2026] LG Electronics, 136 inch Micro LED TV
[CES 2026] LG Electronics, 136 inch Micro LED TV
[CES 2026] LG Electronics, A massive art installation Wireless Wallpaper TVs, ‘LG OLED Evo’
[CES 2026] LG Electronics, A massive art installation Wireless Wallpaper TVs, 'LG OLED Evo'
[CES 2026] SAMSUNG, Panel Comparison for Writing Sensation
[CES 2026] SAMSUNG, Panel Comparison for Writing Sensation
At CES 2026 Samsung Electronics’ Next-Generation Display Strategy Revealed
The display lineup unveiled by Samsung Electronics at CES 2026 focused on form factor innovation that considers usability in actual home and commercial environments, alongside the stabilization of next-generation panel technology.
[CES 2026] LG Electronics, 100-inch Micro RGB evo
[CES 2026] LG Electronics, 100-inch Micro RGB evo