OLED is a new display technology, used to create thin, power efficient, bright displays. Today OLEDs are used in many MP3 players, mobile phones and other gadgets- because the picture looks great, and the power consumption is better.
Apple hasn't yet annouinced an iPod OLED or an iPhone OLED - but there are always rumours that they are close to do so. After all it makes sense for Apple to make this move, and make sure they are still innovators in all fields.
OLEDs will also enable Apple to make even thinner and neater designs for their new gadgest.
Apple has filed a patent for an iPhone display that has two backlights. The idea is to have a second low-power backlight that will be always on. So you can easily check if you have messages, or other stuff without having to turn the main display on.
I think it's time Apple thought about using an OLED - in which no backlight is required, and if you just make a small screensaver with the time and messages status - it will draw very little power.
via GadgetLab
Apple has filed a patent for a dynamic-keyboard - where each key is lighted up by a LED. It's an interesting development considering Art.Lebedev is working on such a keyboard for a long time (the Optimus Keyboard).
There are so many rumors around about a future Apple iPhone. The latest rumors claim there will be two versions - a small one geared towards music playing, and a larger smartphone sporting an OLED display. The time frame people suggest (first or second quarter 2007) means that it might be using Samsung's new AMOLED displays.