Subj : Apple is testing an OLED iPad mini and iPad Air, but you might ha To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri May 24 2024 12:15:05 Apple is testing an OLED iPad mini and iPad Air, but you might have a long wait Date: Fri, 24 May 2024 10:59:21 +0000 Description: Apple is reportedly bringing OLED displays to the iPad mini and iPad Air, but dont expect them anytime soon. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Apple has just equipped its iPad Pro with an OLED display for the first time, and the results have been remarkable in our iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) review we praise the screen as easily the best youll get on a tablet device. Now, it looks like Apple could be planning to bring OLED to the iPad Air and iPad mini but we may have to wait a while. The rumor comes from a machine-translated article on Korean news site Naver (via Wccftech ), which states that Samsung Display has recently begun developing panels for the iPad mini. As well as that, the website claims that Apple plans to apply OLED to the iPad mini and Air models, meaning that almost the entire iPad range could be in line for a serious screen upgrade. Yet the report also notes that mass production isnt expected to begin until the second half of 2025 at the earliest, with the tablets then being released in 2026. Thats potentially a two-year wait for the Air and mini to catch up to the iPad Pro . While that makes sense from a business perspective Apple wants the iPad Pro to stand out as a clear top-end option it will no doubt be frustrating for anyone who wants to get their hands on an OLED iPad in a cheaper package. It takes two to tandem (Image credit: Apple) According to Naver, the only iPad that will apparently miss out on OLED tech is the 10.9-inch iPad . After a recent price drop to $349 / 349 / AU$599, this device is currently Apples most affordable tablet (costing less than the smaller iPad mini). Without an expensive OLED panel, Apple will be able to keep its cost down and offer a more accessible entry into the iPad lineup. Still, adding OLED to nearly every iPad would be great news for Apple fans. The last time Apple introduced new high-end screen tech was in 2021 with the launch of the mini-LED iPad Pro, and this display never made it to any other iPads. Rolling out OLED displays to the iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini would signal Apples dedication to the tech. Apple doesnt just employ any old OLED panels in the iPad Pro either it uses a custom ' tandem OLED ' setup that far outstrips the competition and notches several industry firsts. However, its unclear whether this tech will make it into the upcoming iPad mini and iPad Air. Thats because tandem OLED panels are more expensive to produce than regular OLEDs, owing to the fact that they consist of two displays sandwiched together. This results in much improved brightness and a thinner overall display, but the cost is most likely why Apple has limited it to the iPad Pro for now. Display industry expert Ross Young was very surprised by the iPad Pros $999 / 999 / AU$1,699 starting price , commenting that the use of a tandem OLED screen could have raised the iPad Pros price by 50% or more. This all means its unlikely that the iPad Air and iPad mini will come with tandem OLED screens, at least until Apple can bring the price down. But the fact that theyre getting OLED at all is great news for Apple fans, even if theres a bit of a wait until the devices finally make an appearance. You might also like The iPad Pro (2024) has landed with a super-powerful M4 chipset and new OLED screen iPad Pro 13-inch (2024) review: an absolute powerhouse of a tablet iPad Pro (2024): price, features, specs, and everything you need to know ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/tablets/apple-is-testing-an-oled-ipad-mini-and-ipad- air-but-you-might-have-a-long-wait --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .