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There may be a ban in America before the launch of iPhone 17. The reason for this is Samsung. Samsung has started a legal battle against Apple, alleging that Apple has violated his patent.
Highlights
- The iPhone 17 can be banned before the launch.
- Samsung has accused Apple of patent violation.
- The OLED panel of BOE has been banned in the US.
According to the TOI report, ITC banned the import of OLED panel after BOE was found guilty. That is, BOE will have to stop the sale of its current stock in America. Apple uses the OLED display of BOE. Not only iPhone 17, but iPhone model, such as iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 16The iPhone 16 Plus, and the iPhone 16E also have OLED displays of BOE. In such a situation, their livelihood can be banned in America.
Will Apple depend on Samsung?
While ITC is expected to take a final decision by November 2025, Apple has only a few months to replace its display supply partner. BOE has enhanced its participation in Apple’s supply chain and has planned to weekly with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. However, internal sources in the industry say that LTPO panels do not meet the standards of Apple and can only be limited to units sold in China. If BOE is completely banned, Apple will have to depend on Samsung and LG for the OLED display panel for its current and forward iPhone models.
