Apple will reportedly start to phase out Samsung as a supplier of this major smartphone part

It's no surprise that 90% of the OLED panels used on the and are sourced from Apple's main smartphone rival Samsung with the remaining 10% coming from LG Display. Three suppliers provide Apple with the LCD glass used on models like the : LG Display, Japan Display, and Sharp. Apple has poured money into Japan Display over the years including another $100 million this year. The tech giant is now working with Sharp . Sharp is expected to purchase the factory by next March and work out a separate arrangement with Apple afterward.

The factory, located in Hakusan City, ...