Apple Cancels MicroLED Apple Watch Ultra Project

High production costs and doubts about the display's added value lead to the cancellation and layoffs.

Apple has canceled the microLED Apple Watch Ultra project due to high production costs and doubts about the display's value addition.
Several employees involved in the microLED development have been laid off following the project's cancellation.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and supplier Osram have confirmed the cancellation, marking a significant setback for Apple's display technology ambitions.
There's speculation and doubt about the cancellation, with some suggesting Apple may still pursue microLED technology with other suppliers.
The cancellation follows a series of delays and challenges, including supply chain issues and high production costs compared to OLED displays.