You've probably never heard of this company — yet chances are you own at least one of its products, and you might even be using one right now.
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Meet BOE, one of the world's largest display manufacturers.
Founded in 1993 as a Chinese state-owned enterprise, the company's valuation today is estimated at tens of billions of dollars.
In 2017, it became the world's largest manufacturer of displays 9 inches and above.
In 2018, it dethroned LG and became the world's largest TV display manufacturer.
It is also one of the largest smartphone display manufacturers, and recently signed a major agreement to produce OLED displays for Apple's iPhones.
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The company regularly showcases intriguing display innovations — including foldable screens and displays with exceptionally high refresh rates.
As part of its strategy, it files patents at a relentless pace, with the total already surpassing 70,000 by 2021.
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What's remarkable about this company is how quietly it operates — the vast majority of end users have never heard of it.
BOE focuses on strategic partnerships with other hardware manufacturers, combined with technological excellence and innovation.
Apparently, that turns out to be a more effective recipe for success than public relations campaigns and flashy launch events.
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In the video — a prototype unveiled by the company of a new foldable display for electric vehicles.
It conforms seamlessly to the dashboard structure, and when not in use, it automatically folds away into a storage compartment.