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India Today
18 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
iPhones to get banned in US for using Chinese displays? Here is what Apple is saying
Amid rising tensions between display makers, a recent case in the United States has raised concerns over whether iPhones using Chinese-made screens could face trouble in the US market. But Apple has stepped forward to clarify that its products are not part of the dispute and will not be impacted in any comes after the US International Trade Commission (ITC) gave a preliminary ruling in a case involving Chinese display manufacturer BOE. The company, which has been supplying OLED panels for iPhones since 2021, has been accused of using Samsung's trade secrets related to display technology. The ITC has reportedly found merit in Samsung's complaint and has proposed restrictions on to the ITC, BOE and its associated firms violated US trade rules by importing or planning to sell OLED display parts in the US that were allegedly based on confidential Samsung tech. The Commission has suggested banning BOE from shipping these panels to the US and also stopping them from selling any leftover stock within the country. Given that BOE is one of the suppliers of Apple's iPhones (alongside Samsung and LG), some reports suggest this could affect Apple's recent and upcoming models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and possibly even the iPhone 17. However, Apple has issued a clear statement dismissing any such link.'Apple is not a party to this case, and the order has no impact on any Apple products,' the company informed 9To5Mac, addressing speculation that the ITC order could lead to a ban on certain is also important to note that the ruling is not final yet. The ITC's decision is currently at a preliminary stage, and a final verdict is expected later in the year. Once that happens, the US President will have a 60-day window to either approve or reject the reports suggest that BOE has been approved by Apple to supply LTPO OLED panels for Chinese versions of the iPhone 17 Pro series. But these displays reportedly didn't meet Apple's standards for a global rollout. If any changes happen in Apple's supplier strategy going forward, they're likely to be business decisions based on product performance and not because of this legal case.- Ends
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Certain Chinese made iPhones face a ban in the United States
A ruling by the International Trade Commission (ITC) could prevent some iPhone units built in China from getting shipped into the U.S. The ITC is a U.S. Federal agency that rules on unfair trade practices. One of its powers is the ability to issue exclusion orders that ban products found to infringe on intellectual property rights. In 2023, two companies that you're probably familiar with, Samsung Display and Chinese display manufacturer BOE, were having a serious disagreement over alleged technology theft. Both companies sued each other, and Samsung Display also filed a complaint with the ITC, which just announced a preliminary ruling. The ITC ruled in Samsung Display's favor, stating that the Samsung Electronics subsidiary "has proven by a preponderance of evidence" that BOE engaged in "misappropriation of trade secrets" to make its OLED panels. Yes, this is a preliminary ruling, and the final judgment will probably not be made until November. At that point, it will be up to U.S. President Donald Trump to decide whether the BOE products found to be infringing on Samsung Display's patents should be banned from the U.S. If the ban is approved, iPhone units with OLED displays made by BOE would not be allowed to enter the United States. As it turns out, U.S. consumers might not be affected at all. Apple recently approved BOE as a supplier of OLED displays for the iPhone 17 Pro. But that approval covers the Chinese market only. Still, BOE reportedly produces displays for U.S. versions of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16e. But Apple might not be impacted after all. That's because the ITC hasn't specified whether the ban covers just OLED displays or includes smartphones sporting BOE's OLED panels. Even if Apple itself is not included in any exclusion order, Samsung could sue companies using the impacted BOE displays and Apple could be one of the companies involved in such legal action. One industry insider said that Apple could end up booting BOE from its supply chain. This would be a shame, as the company had to work hard to regain Apple's trust after it expanded the circuit width of the thin-film transistors on its OLED panels for the iPhone 13 series. BOE did not get approval from Apple to make this change, and it was done to improve the display supplier's yield, which was too low. Increasing the circuit width would make it easier for BOE to improve the yield on its iPhone OLED panels. BOE is estimated to account for 20% of overall orders Apple has placed for iPhone displays. Apple could end up using BOE's OLED panels earmarked for the iPhone on units sold in China. If it is banned from the U.S. market, BOE could focus on the Chinese market and reduce its prices to take business away from Apple's Korean based display suppliers such as Samsung Display and LG Display. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
GSM Arena
2 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
ITC will ban iPhones with BOE displays from being sold in the US
Apple likely won't be able to sell iPhones with BOE displays in the US due to a preliminary ruling by the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that the Chinese display maker infringed on Samsung Display's trade secrets on OLED panels. The ITC ruling includes two orders – a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The first prevents Apple from importing infringing iPhones into the US. The latter prohibits Apple from using existing inventory and further production or sales activities. This hasn't come into effect yet – the import ban is expected to kick in with the final ruling in November. ETNews, which has been following the suit, reports that preliminary rulings are rarely overturned. After November, there is a two-month period during which President Trump will be able to veto the final ruling. Apple sources components from multiple manufacturers, e.g. iPhone displays are made by Samsung, LG and BOE. BOE typically makes the non-ProMotion displays on vanilla phones – in fact, it supplied the majority of iPhone 16e displays. However, @Jukanlosreve recently reported that Apple has approved BOE display panels for iPhone 17 Pro phones that will be exclusively sold in China. Of course, ITC's ban has no influence on sales in China, but it may have affected how Apple distributes production quotas between its display suppliers. Also, the future iPhone Fold is safe, since it will use Samsung Display panels. Besides the ITC suit, Samsung Display filed a suit with the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas seeking compensation for lost operating profit plus punitive damages over BOE's infringement. Source (in Korean)
Business Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Times
UK inflation unexpectedly jumps as Labour tax hikes take toll
[LONDON] UK inflation unexpectedly rose to its highest level since January 2024 as climbing food bills prompted more criticism of the Labour government's tax rises. Consumer price inflation (CPI) picked up to 3.6 per cent in June from 3.4 per cent previously, the Office for National Statistics said on Wednesday (Jul 16). It was above the unchanged reading predicted by economists and the Bank of England (BOE). Food prices rose 4.4 per cent, the highest since February 2024. Retailers blamed the recent increases in payroll taxes and the minimum wage – changes that came into effect in April. Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy at global financial services firm Ebury, laid the blame in part 'on labour cost pressures emanating from April's hike to the minimum wage and business tax rates, which are forcing employers to raise prices to cover the increase in cost'. While traders still expect the BOE to press ahead with an interest rate cut on Aug 7, they pared back expectations for future reductions as the release created a new headache for officials. The Labour government is banking on a pickup in the economy to help fund its spending ambitions after parliamentary rebels forced it to shelve a series of spending cuts. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up However, there is mounting evidence that its first round of tax hikes – revealed in last autumn's budget – has taken a toll on the economy, causing firms to rein in hiring and push up prices. Speculation is rising over more tax increases in the coming autumn despite the head of the UK's fiscal watchdog warning of a hit to growth given the near record high tax burden. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves acknowledged that working people are 'still struggling with the cost of living' following Wednesday's figures. Services inflation – a sign of domestic pressures being watched closely by the BOE – held at 4.7 per cent, higher than expected. Ruth Gregory, deputy chief economist at Capital Economics, said higher-than-expected hotel inflation and climbing clothing and footwear costs 'may be a sign' that firms are passing on employment costs. Food prices Grocery bills are also becoming a concern, given their salience for household inflation expectations, with the retail sector among the hardest hit by the budget changes. Prices for beef and veal, butter and chocolate rose sharply year on year. 'Despite fierce competition between retailers, the ongoing impact of the last budget and poor harvests caused by the extreme weather have resulted in prices for consumers rising,' said Kris Hamer, director of insight at the British Retail Consortium. The ONS also said inflation was 'driven mainly by motor fuel prices which fell only slightly, compared with a much larger decrease at this time last year'. The pound rose 0.1 per cent to US$1.34, set to snap a eight day losing run, and bond prices dipped, pushing up the yield on 10-year gilts by 4 basis points (bps) to 4.66 per cent. Traders pared bets on BOE interest rate cuts, and now see 49 basis points of easing by year-end, compared with 53 basis points ahead of the data. The figures are also a headache for BOE governor Andrew Bailey, who has signalled that more rate cuts are ahead after sharp falls in employment since the budget changes. The UK central bank had predicted in May that CPI would remain at 3.4 per cent throughout the summer before accelerating again in September. While overall inflation is well above the central bank's 2 per cent target, the BOE has predicted the pickup will start reversing by the end of the year and is putting more focus on underlying indicators. That is in part because a recent cooling in the economy – including a weakening in the labour market – is likely to slow the pace of consumer price increases. Despite the increased pressures in the short run, the tax increases' dampening effect on the jobs market is likely to weigh on wage and price growth in the medium term – the horizon the BOE targets inflation. 'With inflation still proving sticky and economic growth stagnating, the UK is skirting the edges of stagflation,' said Anna Leach, chief economist at the Institute of Directors. BLOOMBERG
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Apple may have to pull iPhones from store shelves after new ban — here's what's happening
A new preliminary ruling from the United States International Trade Commission could lead to the ban of certain iPhone 15, iPhone 16, and possibly even iPhone 17 models being sold in the United States. As reported by ET News, the case centers on the Chinese display maker BOE, which has been producing OLED displays for the iPhone since 2021. In the preliminary ruling, the ITC states that BOE, alongside several of its subsidiaries, had 'violated subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, in the importation into the United States, or in the sale of certain organic light-emitting diode display modules and components thereof by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets,' namely those belonging to Samsung. As part of the ruling, the ITC recommends implementing both a restricted exclusion order and a cease and desist order against BOE. The former of these orders would block the company from importing infringing OLED panels into the U.S., while the latter would mean that BOE could not sell or supply its existing stock to U.S. assemblers. As part of the ruling, ITC concluded that the infringing products include any device using BOE's offending OLED displays and modules, not just the parts themselves. This would mean that certain iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16e models with BOE-made screens fall under the cease and desist order, and would have to be pulled from shelves. Apple could also face issues with future supply and production if the preliminary ITC ruling is upheld. It would have to ensure that any future models it sells in the U.S. are built with panels from alternative manufacturers. We have seen in a recent X post from Junkanlosreve that Apple has recently authorized BOE to produce LTPO displays for Chinese versions of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, it appears the same won't be true in other countries due to weak LTPO performance benchmarks. It's unknown if the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Air will use BOE-made displays. Currently, BOE doesn't supply Apple with LTPO displays, which are the only ones that feature Apple's ProMotion variable refresh rate, which is rumored to appear on all models in the next generation of iPhones. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. As such, we can't say for certain if the iPhone 17 series will be affected if the ban is upheld. Apple will have to find a replacement for its U.S. supply chain for other models. Currently, both Samsung and LG provide OLED panels for a range of iPhones, so they will be the likely source. However, the increased order could lead to limited stock in certain areas. For the time being, we will have to wait for the final decision on the matter, which is expected for November 2025. Once that is made, President Trump will have sixty days to either veto or approve the commission's ruling.
