Apple is bringing OLED screens to more of its lineup, but it’s going to take a while. According to Bloomberg, the company is working on OLED versions of the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and MacBook Air, with launches spread out over the next few years.
The iPad Mini is reportedly first in line, set to make the jump in 2026. The iPad Air will follow in its next major refresh — likely 2027 — while the MacBook Air is expected to be last, moving to OLED around 2028. So, if you’re eyeing an upcoming MacBook Air, expect another LCD panel.
OLED displays bring richer colors, deeper blacks, and better contrast — plus a small bump in power efficiency compared to the current Liquid Retina screens. It’s the same display tech already found on the latest iPad Pro, and Apple now seems ready to expand it beyond the “Pro” machines.
Bloomberg also notes Apple is experimenting with a water-resistant design for the next iPad Mini, using vibration-based speakers instead of traditional cutouts. That could make it the first iPad with proper ingress protection — handy for anyone who likes using a tablet outdoors.
There’s a downside, though: cost. OLED panels are pricier to make, and supply chain chatter suggests price hikes across the board. According to reports, this upgrade may result in as much as a $100 price hike.
That puts Apple’s mid-tier devices in tougher competition with Android rivals like Samsung, Lenovo, and OnePlus, which already sell OLED tablets under $500.
Still, Apple’s clearly moving toward an all-OLED lineup — it just won’t happen overnight. By the end of the decade, most of Apple’s portable lineup could share the same rich, contrasty look that’s now reserved for the Pro models.
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