Samsung Display is making significant advancements in its journey towards manufacturing Gen 8 OLED panels for PCs and tablets. The tech giant has reportedly contracted companies to construct chambers for its first Gen 8 OLED deposition machine, which is set to begin production of panels next month. According to a report from Korea, this move marks a pivotal step for Samsung Display in expanding its OLED production capabilities.

In other news, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, shared his perspective on the Apple Vision Pro and his company's Meta Quest 3 mixed-reality headset. In a video posted on Instagram, Zuckerberg expressed his belief that the Meta Quest 3 offers a superior experience compared to the Apple Vision Pro, highlighting the innovative features of the MR headset.

Meanwhile, Apple is facing the departure of one of its senior product designers from the renowned Jonny Ive clan. Jonny Ive, who played a significant role in Apple's industrial design and had a close alignment with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is set to leave the company, marking a significant change in Apple's design leadership.

On the regulatory front, the European Commission has finalized its decision regarding Apple's iMessage platform. Following an investigation conducted in September 2023, the agency concluded that iMessage does not qualify as a Core Platform Service. Consequently, Apple will not be required to open up iMessage to other messaging platforms, maintaining its proprietary status.

In the smartphone industry, speculations suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro could potentially offer higher storage options compared to Samsung's flagship Galaxy smartphones. With Samsung eliminating the microSD slot from its devices in 2021, Apple's iPhones are now on par with Samsung's offerings in terms of storage choices.

Additionally, Xiaomi, a leading Chinese phone manufacturer, may need to consider global release plans for its titanium phones due to competitive pressures from Samsung. Recent developments in the market, including Samsung's release of the titanium-clad S24 Ultra, could prompt Xiaomi to expand its titanium phone offerings beyond China.