Apple is finally letting go of its LCD displays for the iPad Air and iPad mini lineup. The devices have featured an LCD panel for years now, and the company has finally decided to give the mid-range tablets the OLED treatment. Take note that the iPad Pro models will be the first to get OLED displays, potentially starting next year. The company would then move forward with its plans to trickle the OLED technology down to the iPad Air and iPad mini lineup.
iPad Air and iPad mini series to get the OLED treatment as Apple has begun negotiations with Samsung and LG for the required components
The news was shared on the Korean social media site Naver, suggesting that Apple is working to bring OLED display technology to the iPad Air and iPad mini lineup. This is not the first time that we have heard details about the OLED display for Apple's mid-range tablets. The latest information aligns with a previous report from Omdia that also coined that Apple's iPad Air and iPad mini series will receive OELD panels in the coming years.
The forthcoming iPad mini 7 will continue to feature an LCD panel as Apple is currently in talks with Samsung and LG to gain components. The device will enter mass production by the end of 2025, and the devices could launch in 2026. Apple is heavily invested in transitioning its products from LCD displays to OLED and microLED.
It was initially reported that the company will launch the iPad Pro models with OLED displays this year. However, the company's plans were scrapped, pushing the launch to early next year alongside M3 Macs. Apple's OLED iPad Pro models will also give us an idea of how the market responds to OLED panels ahead of incorporating them into its iPad Air and iPad mini lineup.
Besides OLED displays, the company is also developing its custom microLED displays for future Apple products. It was recently reported that the company will debut its microLED technology with the launch of the Apple Watch Ultra in 2025. Gradually, Apple's microLED technology will take the place of OLED panels on the iPhone as well as the iPad. However, the technology is still years away, and OLED displays are potentially filling the gap until the company is ready to use microLED technology on its devices.
It was recently reported that the iPad mini 7 will continue to feature jelly scrolling issues as the company is not planning to incorporate 120Hz ProMotion technology on the iPad mini 7. However, the company could use some sort of tweaks in the display to minimize the jelly scrolling issue.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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