Apple is widely reported to have Samsung as its key supplier in building the iPhone Duo’s folding display. As a result, some have claimed that Apple is just “using a Samsung display.” Here’s how Apple addressed that question in a new interview.
Here’s what Apple said about Samsung’s contribution to iPhone Duo
Last month, YouTuber MrMobile (Michael Fisher) had the chance to interview a trio of key Apple staff who were involved in iPhone Duo’s development.
The sit-down took place following the iPhone Duo introduction, but the interview just went live on YouTube yesterday.
It’s a great video that’s well worth watching if you’re interested in the iPhone Duo. But one noteworthy portion involves the question of Samsung’s involvement in building the Duo’s display.
Here’s what Rich Dinh (VP of Hardware Engineering) and JP Guillou (Senior Director of Display Technology for iPhone) had to say:
Fisher then presents a contrast between the display and hinge, He suggests that Apple gets shipped a pallet of “display things” from Samsung to make the iPhone Duo, then says, “That doesn’t include the hinge, right? The hinge is not in that thing. You guys whip that up yourselves.” Here’s how Apple responds:
Other key topics addressed in the video include iPhone Duo’s durability, the choice to use an under-display camera on the folding screen, how Apple approaches product design, and more.
What are your takeaways from MrMobile’s interview? Let us know in the comments.
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