Want to know why Apple isn’t bringing the AMOLED screen technology for its next generation iPhone? I think Digitimes has the answer for you. It turns out that the Cupertinos actually had thought of bringing this modern technology for the iPhone 4G but had to reject it due to the unfortunate supply and technology (not being up to the mark) issues.

This is how the Digitimes share this interesting piece of information

According to our sources, Apple had spoken with Samsung Mobile Display (SMD) about the possibility for AMOLED panels since the development of the iPhone 3GS, but production capacity remains a big issue. SMD only has the capability to fulfill 50-60% of iPhone orders at the moment even it dedicated all AMOLED capacity to Apple.

Of course, cost is always a concern. AMOLED panels cost US$34-38. TN panels cost less than US$10 and IPS panels around US$20.

AMOLED also has display weaknesses. SMD uses PenTile technology developed by Clairvoyante to produce AMOLED, which is less suitable for displaying text. With Apple quite keen on pushing e-reading businesses, AMOLED may not be the best solution at the moment.

Since we are on the iPhone 4G subject, you might want to refresh your memory with the recent iPhone HD leakages in Vietnam and California.

[via Digitimes]