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The confirmation of Samsung Display (SDC) as Apple’s AMOLED panel supplier for the iPhone 8 devices has led to other smartphone brands and panel makers aggressively investing in this display technology.

HDR10, seen first in smart TVs giving better detail and highlight reproduction, is now seeing a “version” creeping into smartphone cameras, screens, computer monitors, and notebooks, according to WitsView, a division of TrendForce.

Last year the global smartphone market saw a little growth momentum on the back of a wave of replacement-led demand, says Asian market intelligence company Witsview. This year any growth will come from “stimulating” consumer demand with new exciting models and features.

Shipments of smaller HD LCD panels dropped and larger 4K UHD panels have increased, accounting for 20 million of the 60.16 million panels shipped in Q1, 2017.

Apple will not use an AMOLED screen in its soon to be released iPhone 7 – it could not get enough panels even if it wanted to.

Weak demand for smart TVs has seen a 20.9% drop in shipments in Q1, 2016 – time to bag a bargain!

Seasonality in the form of Chinese New Year and a recent earthquake in southern Taiwan accounted for an 8.7% decline in shipments.