If the OLED iPad Pro is successful, a research firm believes Apple will introduce OLED versions of the iPad Air and mini starting in 2026.
Apple is expected to introduce an OLED iPad Pro in 2024, ditching LCD and miniLED technologies for this panel. Rumors so far say this new iPad Pro will also add the upcoming M3 processor, better camera specs, and revamped Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. While shipments for all Apple iPad models are down in 2023, it seems this trend could change when the company unveils the new iPad Pro.
The research says: 'Apple is continuously discussing the possibility of widely adopting OLED technology for the iPad mini and iPad Air lineup as the next phase of its strategy from 2026 onward. Apple may review the market feedback and sales results of the OLED iPad Pro to adjust its OLED iPad mini and iPad Air launch schedule. It also seeks more display supply chain partners to join its OLED iPad panel supplier list.