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Based on a new DigiTimes report, Apple is evaluating the feasibility of using IGZO displays across their new iPad, iPad mini, and iPhone product lineups in 2013. The report mentioned the following regarding the topic:

This isn’t exactly the first time we’ve heard about Sharp’s IGZO’s display possibly being used but so far, Apple products haven’t used the technology in their products. The fact we haven’t seen any of the IGZO displays may be due to a production delay but it isn’t certain. It was Qualcomm who recently invested in Sharp to help push the technology forward. Sharp is reportedly betting on IGZO to save the company, which seems to be in a dire financial situation.

The IGZO displays supposedly have many benefits over existing technology. The folks over at PCWorld note lower power consumption, improved touch sensitivity and increased pixel density as some of the benefits. The following was said about the displays:

These improvements would definitely be highly desired for Apple products as it would help advance the lineups. More specifically, the iPad actually found itself both thicker and heavier in the third generation model in order to accommodate the battery for the power-hungry Retina display. Display power consumption and thickness also seem to be likely factors that prevented the iPad mini from adopting a Retina display in the first place for the first generation lineup. Recent rumors are already suggestion that the 2013 fifth generation iPad could be slightly thinner and smaller than the current models.

Whether or not IGZO displays make it to the next generation iOS product lineup, the only way we’ll find out is by being patient.

Source: DigiTimes, PCWorld via MacRumors