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Apple’s microLED plans will get a giant boost from Foxconn’s AR glasses move

Foxconn is moving into the AR glasses market, and that will also help Apple use microLED displays in future products. Here’s how.

MiniLED, as used in the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro could be superseded by microLED

Apple has gradually changed the display technologies it uses in its products over the years. After using TFT, OLED, and mini LED, the next shift to microLED could end up being helped by an investment by a supply chain partner.

In a Tuesday announcement, Foxconn revealed a partnership with Porotech, a company working in the augmented reality industry, with a background in display technology. Under the partnership, Foxconn will be entering the AR glasses market, with the two working on microLED wafer processing and optical module packaging.

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