Next Generation iPhone Will Use the Latest Touch Screen Technology

The next-generation iPhone is expected to take advantage of the new touch panel technology. A technology that can be used for lightweight devices.

DigiTimes sources said the increase is the result of collaboration technology Apple with two Japanese companies, Sharp and Toshiba.

This new technology integrates the results into a touch-sized thin film transistor (thin-film transistor / TFT) LCD, the screen will reduce the need for glass and other additional sensors.

If Apple will correctly apply the technology in-cell touch panel will likely have a negative effect on Apple LCD suppliers now. The reason Apple LCD suppliers, TPK Holdings and Wintek still use the glass on their touch-screen technology.