Apple might depend on a rival for the next iPhone's display

There are still a few days left in 2016, but iPhone fans have been living in 2017 for some time now. 

Rumors of the next version of Apple's flagship have captured our attention since the release of the iPhone 7 in September (and in some cases even before), and by now there's an established set of features most prognosticators expect will come in 2017. One of the most notable of these features is a brand-new AMOLED display, a change from the current LCD design. 

Now, a supply chain rumor reported by DigiTimes (which has been hit-or-miss when it comes to leaks in the past) claims not only that the switch has been confirmed, but the exclusive supplier of the new AMOLED panels will be one of Apple's biggest competitors. Read more...