Apple is reported to have purchased a batch of 65-inch OLED panels for development of a future version of its television, provisionally dubbed the iTV.
OLED switch?According to coverage in the Korea Herald the Californian company has sourced the sample panels from a Korean supplier, but has not yet fully committed to the following the OLED path set by LG and Samsung.
It was originally planned that the iTV would use modern liquid crystal display (LCD) technology and be available in 65 and 77-inch models in the second half of 2014. However in October 2013, Apple announced it was pushing the launch date back to 2015 - a move which has been linked to a possible decision to switch to OLEDs, if an adequate large panel supplier can be found.
Wearable controller
Other reports have emerged that when it is finally launched the new television will come with a wearable electronic iRing to allow gesture control instead of conventional button based remote controls.
The name of the product is in doubt too, as iTV would potentially conflict with the name of the British television network, ITV - meaning it might need an alternative designation, especially in the UK.
Other reports have emerged that when it is finally launched the new television will come with a wearable electronic iRing to allow gesture control instead of conventional button based remote controls.
The name of the product is in doubt too, as iTV would potentially conflict with the name of the British television network, ITV - meaning it might need an alternative designation, especially in the UK.
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