Apple supplier Global Lighting Technologies is reportedly gearing up to begin shipments of mini LED display panel components for the next generation of MacBook Pro models in the third quarter of this year.
According to a DigiTimes report, industry sources close to the matter the supplier for the Cupertino based giant will begin the shipment of mini LED display components for the new MacBook Pro in Q3 2021. These displays are planned to ship for the 14 inch and 16 inch models of the high end Macbooks. This would mark the first time the iPhone maker will ship its MacBook with mini LED display technology.
Although, this isn’t the first product from the company to feature this display, as the company unveiled the new iPad Pro that sported the Mini LED panels. Furthermore, these MacBooks are set to launch with the an improved version of the M1 chipset. These notebooks are expected to feature a flatter top and bottom, with additional ports like an HDMI port, SD card slot, and even a magnetic power cable.
The new mini LED would also enable the brand to offer higher brightness along with improved contrast ratio. Keep in mind, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt, and stay tuned for more as we will be providing more updates when additional information or any interesting developments that surface in the arriving months.
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