iPad Air and iPad mini could have OLED screens in 2026! Apple is expected to present an iPad Pro OLED in 2024, dispensing with LCD and miniLED technologies for this panel.
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Rumors so far say that this new iPad Pro will also add the upcoming M3 processor. Better camera specs and revamped Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
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While shipments of all of Apple's iPad models are down in 2023, it looks like that trend could change when the company launches the new iPad Pro.
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Until here, Om Day predicts that LG Display will be responsible for supplying 6 million OLED panels for 11-inch and 13-inch models, while Samsung will be able to supply 4 million units for the 11-inch model alone.
If this upcoming model is successful, Omdia believes Cupertino will introduce OLED versions of the iPad Air and iPad mini starting in 2026. The research says:
“Apple is continually discussing the possibility of broadly adopting OLED technology for the iPad mini and iPad Air lineup as the next phase of its strategy starting in 2026.
Apple may review market feedback and sales results from the OLED iPad Pro to adjust its launch schedule for the OLED iPad mini and iPad Air.
It is also seeking more display supply chain partners to join its list of iPad OLED panel suppliers.
iPad Air and iPad mini
Apple will be more focused on OLED screens for IT panels from 2024 onwards. Following the OLED screen transition trend that mobile phones have gone through.”
By the time Apple launches the OLED iPad Air and iPad mini models, the company would also be planning to add this technology to the MacBook Pro. As Cupertino would be moving away from miniLED.
The eighth generation of OLED is still in development, but it could power new MacBook models in the near future.
However The BGR will follow the latest rumors and reports about the OLED iPad Pro and upcoming iPad models. However, that said, Apple may plan to update some of its tablets later this month, as you can find out below.
However, Apple is expected to present an iPad Pro OLED in 2024, dispensing with LCD and miniLED technologies for this panel.
