OSAKA -- Japanese electronics maker Sharp has been reaping big gains from its strengthened ties with U.S. tech giant Apple, the key client of its liquid-crystal display panels.
But demand is fading as higher-end panels are increasingly being used in iPhones

Brisk demand for its LCDs from Apple is underpinning Sharp’s earnings.
OSAKA -- Japanese electronics maker Sharp has been reaping big gains from its strengthened ties with U.S. tech giant Apple, the key client of its liquid-crystal display panels.