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Apple Plans OLED Display Revolution Across MacBook Air, iPad Lines
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Apple is poised to considerably upgrade the visual experience of its popular devices, with plans to integrate organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays into future versions of the MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPad Air. This move, confirmed by sources familiar with the matter, signals a broader industry shift towards the superior color and contrast offered by OLED technology.
Apple’s commitment to OLED displays comes as Mac and iPad sales,while projected to increase this year,remain below the peak levels seen during the pandemic-driven surge of 2021 and 2022. The display upgrades are intended to incentivize customers to upgrade to newer models.
iPad Mini to Lead the Charge
The iPad mini is expected to be the first to receive the OLED upgrade, potentially as early as next year. “The iPad mini will likely be the first of the three to gain the upgrade,” a source stated. the update, internally code-named J510, is anticipated to come with a price increase of up to $100, reflecting the higher cost of OLED technology.
Beyond the display, Apple is also exploring a redesigned, water-resistant casing for the iPad mini, mirroring features found in recent iPhone models.This includes a novel speaker system utilizing vibration-related technology, allowing for the removal of traditional speaker holes – a common entry point for water damage. This approach differs from the iPhone’s water resistance, which relies on gaskets and adhesives alongside speaker hole protection. The iPad mini received its last major update at the end of 2024, gaining a faster processor and support for the apple Intelligence platform.
MacBook Air and iPad Air Follow Suit
While the next iteration of the iPad Air, arriving this spring, will continue to utilize an LCD screen, Apple is actively preparing to transition the device to OLED in a future generation. The iPad Air will be the last tablet in Apple’s lineup to make the switch to OLED, at least for the foreseeable future, with no current plans to bring the technology to the entry-level iPad.
The MacBook Air, Apple’s most popular laptop, is also slated to receive an OLED display, though this upgrade is not expected before 2028. In spring 2026, the current Air design will be updated with the M5 chip, while retaining the existing LCD screen. The MacBook Pro will be the first Mac to feature an OLED screen,debuting in its next redesign.
A Gradual Industry Transition
The industry-wide shift to OLED is still in its early stages. Currently,most tablets and notebook computers rely on LCDs,with OLED technology largely reserved for high-end devices like the iPad Pro – which adopted OLED in May 2024 – and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11.
apple’s journey with OLED began in 2015 with the Apple Watch, followed by the iPhone X in 2017. The company completed its transition away from non-OLED iPhones earlier this year with the release of the iPhone 16e, replacing the iPhone SE. The Vision Pro headset also utilizes a form of OLED, known as micro-OLED, for its displays.
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