Apple Mum Over Secret Taiwan Lab That Develops Energy-Efficient Displays

Will we see second, more improved iterations of Apple’s liquid crystal displays used in iPhones, iPads, and Mac personal computers? It appears to be so, according to sources and documents secured by Bloomberg regarding a new facility purportedly owned by Apple in Taiwan.

The production laboratory in Longtan, northern Taiwan houses at least 50 engineers and workers who are said to be developing thinner, brighter, and more energy-efficient screens for Apple mobile products, Bloomberg reported. Quoting unidentified sources, Apple is said to be moving towards light-emitting diodes.

Apple spokeswoman Kristin Huguet has since declined to comment about the report. However, should the report be true, TechCrunch said that this is good news for Apple product owners with regard to battery consumption. As screens use up a significant amount of battery life, the purported second iterations could reduce battery strain. Fortune also pointed out that such technology has already been used on the Apple Watch.