Core Insights - Apple has selected High Mobility Oxide (HMO) as a replacement technology for Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide (LTPO) and is advancing related research [1][2] - HMO technology aims to enhance the electronic mobility of oxide TFTs while retaining the low leakage current and low processing temperature advantages [1] - Compared to LTPO, HMO offers lower power consumption and reduced manufacturing costs, simplifying the required equipment and process flow [1] Summary by Sections HMO Technology Development - Apple is currently in discussions with South Korean display panel manufacturers regarding the development of HMO technology [2] - The specific application scenarios for HMO technology are not yet clear, but it is speculated that Apple aims to expand the use of oxide technology, traditionally dominant in large displays, into IT and mobile devices with smaller OLED products [2] Historical Context - Apple first applied for LTPO patents in 2014 and introduced it in the Apple Watch 4 in 2018, followed by its application in the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022 [2] - Based on this trajectory, it is expected that products featuring HMO TFT technology from Apple may take several years to be released [2] Industry Impact - Industry insiders suggest that if Apple, which has historically driven LTPO technology, successfully advances HMO technology, it could significantly alter the landscape of the industry [4]