Apple opens secret lab for displays in Taiwan

Taipei

APPLE Inc opened a production laboratory in northern Taiwan where engineers are developing new display technologies, according to people with knowledge of the facility.

The Apple building in Longtan has at least 50 engineers and other workers creating new screens for devices including iPhones and iPads, the people said, asking not to be identified because the details aren't public. Apple has recruited from local display maker AU Optronics Corp and Qualcomm Inc, which used to own the building, the people said.