In its quest for market dominance, Apple Inc. has allegedly opened a secret production laboratory in Taiwan, which is so secret that the building bears no external signs it is from Apple. The facility, located in a remote science park in Longtan, northern Taiwan, is allegedly conducting research and development for new display technologies, according to Bloomberg Business.
According to sources who have chosen to remain anonymous, the Cupertino, Calif., giant began its operations in the laboratory this year with the aim of making its iconic iPhone and iPad products thinner, lighter and more energy-efficient. The lab currently employs about 50 people, including former engineers from AU Optronics and Qualcomm. Though details of the facility's real purpose are scant, it is possible that the site is developing flexible OLED technology that could be utilized in products as early as the iPhone 8, reports Yahoo! News.
OLED displays seem to have been on Apple's radar for a while now, and they have been the subject of a number of rumors during the past few weeks. A number of rumors have already alleged that the company would probably make the transition to OLED displays starting with the iPhone 8.
Companies such as Samsung, Japan Display and LG have been suggested as potential suppliers for the new technology. Last month, LG confirmed that it was investing $8.4 billion into a new OLED plant that would begin operations in early 2018, which is the projected release date of Apple's future flagships, according to FOX News.
It seems like despite already being on the forefront of display technologies, Apple is not resting on its laurels just yet.
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