As per multiple reports, Apple is expected to refresh its entire iPad lineup next year. The 11th Gen iPad, 7th Gen iPad Mini, and 6th Gen iPad Air are tipped to arrive by the end of the first quarter in 2024. Meanwhile, the higher-end Pro models may arrive at a later date. Rumors have been hinting at Apple adopting OLED displays on its next-generation iPads. Now, a new report has revealed some fresh details about the seventh-generation iPad Mini along with more details. 

Launch timelines of OLED iPad Mini, Air, and MacBooks surface

Apple seems to be working on transitioning to OLED displays on its MacBooks and iPads in the coming years. We have already seen the company’s transition to USB-C port on its entire product portfolio with the iPhone 15 series this year. The Cupertino-based tech giant has also adopted its proprietary silicone chipsets on Macs and iPad models. 

Apple’s iPads use LCD display panels. There have been rumors that next year’s iPad Pros may ditch the mini-LED screen in favor of OLED panels. While, the iPad Pro 2024 will kick-start the transition, as per the new development, Apple may expand the usage of OLED display to the iPad Mini and iPad Air in 2026. Additionally, the former is also said to get an increased screen size from the current 8.3-inches to 8.7-inches. 

The report adds that there would be differences in display performance on the OLED iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini models. The flagship pro variants will adopt LTPO technology along with ProMotion whereas the Air and Mini models will use a single-stack LTPS OLED panel. Additionally, the iPad Air with a 12.9-inch display will also get an OLED panel but it will debut in 2027. The same model with an LCD screen is expected to launch next year. 

Alongside the iPads, the report also reveals that Apple will also transition to OLED panels on MacBook starting in 2025 with the 16-inch Pro model. This will eventually expand to the 13, 14, and 15-inch MacBook models by 2026.

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