Mass Production of New iPad Screens Delayed at Sharp?

Mass production of screens for Apple's new iPhone has been delayed at Sharp, according to the WSJ.

Sharp, a major supplier of liquid crystal displays to Apple, had planned to start shipping iPhone screens by the end of August, the people said, but mass production has been delayed due in part to manufacturing difficulties. It remains unclear when the company can start shipping the LCD panels, one of the people said.

Sharp is only one of three display suppliers for the next iPhone. The others being Japan Display and LG Display. Those two have already begun shipping displays to Apple; however, the delay at Sharp could cause a supply shortages.


Apple is expected unveil the new iPhone at a September 12th event.

Read More