In recent years there has been a steady stream of rumors about display technology. It is rumored that Apple is exploring mini-LED, micro-LED and OLED technologies across its product range. The next 2021 successor to the 1621-inch MacBook Pro is currently expected to include a mini-LED display.
Apple first used OLED on the Apple Watch and later on the iPhone X. A Digitimes report today says Apple is also interested in launching larger-format products with OLED displays, such as iPads and MacBooks.
Digitimes has a mixed record of accuracy when it comes to Apple rumors, although the supply logistics to ensure screen performance is very long, so it’s not ruled out that they may have visibility into these developments.
The report says Apple is ready to use an OLED panel for an upcoming iPad model with a 10.9-inch screen. The new iPad would go into production later this year for an early 2022 version. Presumably, it would be the iPad Pro range.
Digitimes says Apple is also considering using OLED screens for its 12.9-inch iPad Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro in the future. As for conflicting reports about Apple’s interest in the mini-LED i micro-LED i Digitimes, OLED, says Apple is interested in all display technologies and will use different screen types in different products. the micro-LED may end up winning, but the micro-LED is still many years away from being ready to be shipped into a large-scale consumer product.
In summary, it is rumored that Apple will market MacBook Pro mini-LED in 14- and 16-inch screen sizes later this year. These laptop models are expected to be a major leap over the current generation, with a new external chassis design, MagSafe, the return of ports like HDMI and an SD card, and powered by Apple’s latest internal ARM chip . IPad Pro 2021 models are also expected to include mini-LED displays, which offer higher contrast levels and brighter screens overall.
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