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Apple could launch an OLED iPad Air as early as next year,<\/b> accelerating its transition to higher-end screen technology across the lineup.<\/p>\n
ETNews claims that Samsung Display will begin mass production of OLED panels for the iPad Air at the end of the year or early January 2027. This timeline points to a potential launch window in March or May 2027<\/b>, aligning with Apple\u2019s typical spring refresh cycle.<\/p>\n
To keep pricing in check, Apple is reportedly opting for a lower-spec OLED panel <\/b>for the iPad Air. The move suggests a more balanced approach after the OLED iPad Pro\u2019s 2024 debut, where higher costs and softer-than-expected demand were said to have prompted adjustments to LG Display\u2019s production plans.<\/p>\n
This revised timeline marks a notable shift from earlier expectations. An earlier 2024 forecast from Omdia suggested OLED iPad Air models wouldn\u2019t arrive until 2028.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Apple\u2019s OLED transition is expected to continue with the iPad mini, which is tipped to launch later this year as the second iPad to adopt OLED. The compact tablet is also rumoured to feature a water-resistant design. This would let it compete more favourably with e-book readers from Kindle and Kobo, which are often water-resistant.<\/p>\n
Source: ETNews via 9to5Mac<\/p>\n<\/div>\n