By Kim Yoo-chul
Samsung Electronics and LG Display, the world's two largest makers of liquid crystal displays (LCDs), are close to securing big orders from Apple, industry sources said.
Apple is looking to order advanced screens for the next version of its immensely popular tablet computers.
The deal comes as Apple has been looking to reduce its dependence on Samsung to provide key components such as flash memory chips, processors and LCDs.
Samsung, which enjoys a dual strength in parts and finished products, doubles as a