More details are unveiled about Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iWatch this week. Apple is rumored to be launching limited sapphire glass cover iPhone models, while low LG Display AMOLED yield rates are expected to postpone iWatch launch date to 4Q14. Conventional luminaire manufacturers are required to meet higher energy efficiency regulations with DOE’s proposed new standard for GSFL and IRLs. More details have been shed on San’an Opto recent joint venture with Seoul Semiconductor, with LEDinside analyst Figo Wang giving an in-depth game theory model analysis on the Chinese manufacturers production expansion strategy. BMW also introduces OLED technology into motorcycle lighting this week. For more details please see following:
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Industry News
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Interesting Applications
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