iPad screen leaks show parts made by Sharp

iLab Factory got a treasure with them and they have released in en masse to the public in what appears to be a leaked photo of one of the many components present in the next iPad. The component being mentioned here is the screen that has been rumoured to have a Retina Display technology already present in the smaller iOS devices.

The leaked image showed that the screen is made by the Japanese company Sharp. It is said to use the company’s IGZO LCD Panel. With the use of the screen, it allowed Apple to minimize the thickness of the screen which is essential as the iPad is by far thinner than most tablets in the market today. However, there are also rumors stated that Apple will stick with both Samsung and LG made screens although this clearly contradict the assumption made from the leaked photos by iLab Factory.

In other news, Apple is currently facing a legal problem in China as the iPad name violates the copyright of a local company there. As a result, authorities are currently confiscating iPads in stores at the city of Shijiazhuang although most speculates that this will be a one-time thing and will not be done continuously. Nevertheless, Apple could be fined up to $38 million for this copyright infringement.