Apple’s iPad Air is reportedly being updated with an OLED display, making it the second tablet in the company’s lineup to replace the company’s IPS Liquid Retina LCD display with improved display technology. The company is also said to have chosen a supplier to present its updated iPad Air models. Earlier this year, Apple introduced the iPad Pro (2024) with new OLED back-to-back technology and a slimmer design. The iPad Air (2024), which was also available in two screen sizes, now has an LCD display.
The OLED model iPad Air could be introduced by 2026
According to a report in The Elec (in Korean), Apple will release an improved iPad Air with an OLED display in “early 2026.” The iPhone maker is also expected to release an improved version of the iPad mini with an OLED display later this year, which currently has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS LCD display.
Launched in May, the latest iPad Pro models (2024) feature an advanced OLED display that increases brightness, improves color reproduction, and reduces power consumption while offering a slimmer form factor.
Meanwhile, the rumored iPad Air OLED model doesn’t feature the same display technology, allowing the company to keep the device’s manufacturing cost and retail price lower than the iPad Pro model.
Samsung may release panels for the OLED model iPad Air
The Cupertino company turned to Samsung Display because of the company’s ability to mass-produce displays (A3 series) compared to its Korean competitor LG Display (E6 series). According to this report. Particle for direct object
The alleged iPad Air OLED model features two displays similar to this year’s iPad Air (2024), which comes in 11-inch (2,360 x 1,640 pixels) and 13-inch (2,732 x 2,048 pixels) variants in different sizes and with different power supplies Apple’s M2 chipset was available. The tablet has a 12-megapixel rear and front cameras for taking photos and video calls, respectively. It is equipped with a USB Type-C port and can be charged at 20W when connected to a compatible charger.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
