New LG Screen Knocks The Socks Off Retina Display

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Ever since Apple announced the Retina Display on the iPhone 4, the world of cellphones has gotten ppi obsessed. Now, LG Display has announced a 5-inch screen that has a pixel density that is unheard off, significantly passing the Retina Display. This screen packs 440ppi into its 16:9 form factor … [Read more...]

LG Says “Our Tablet Will Be Better Than The iPad”

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In an interview with the WSJ, Chang Ma, vice president of marketing for LG's mobile-devices unit said "our tablet will be better than the iPad." Apparently, the tablet will run Android, and will focus on the ability to create content, rather than just display it. Mr. Ma apparently isn't impressed by … [Read more...]

LG Not Able To Keep Up With iPad Demand

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LG is the company that manufacturers the glass displays on the iPad, and it seems like they're having trouble keeping up with the insane demand for the tablet. LG Display's CEO Kwon Young-soo said that the company is running at full capacity, but is not able to keep up with requirement. "Demand … [Read more...]

Patent Troll: Company Sues Everyone Ever Over Wireless Email Patents

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Yay, more patent trolling! In fact, I'm calling it. We're making a new section on EiC — Patent Troll! Today we have a company called NTP, who have 50 patents under their belt, including one for wireless email. Using this patent, the previously sued RIM in 2000, and ended up getting $612.5 million … [Read more...]

Samsung To Make iPad Screens?

The Korea Times is reporting that Samsung has picked up a major order from Apple to provide LCDs for the iPad. According to the report, Samsung has been tapped to produce 3 million LCDs, a deal worth a reported $240 million. LG is thought to also be on Apple's books providing 10 million LCDs, but … [Read more...]

iPhone Captures 2.5% of Global Market

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As easy as it is for us to become entirely enamoured with our wonderful phones, it's easy to forget that the iPhone is a luxury device, with a high operating cost, and still controls a relatively small portion of the market. Even if it does seem like everyone you know has one. Globally, the iPhone … [Read more...]