Apple to Unveil New iPad Lineup Next Year
Apple is set to introduce its latest generation of iPads in the coming year. The lineup is expected to include a new 12.9-inch iPad Air and the highly anticipated OLED iPad Pros. Reports suggest that LG Display will be the manufacturer responsible for producing the screens, with production slated to begin early next year.
LG Display Accelerates Production of iPad Pro OLED Screens
According to a recent report, LG Display, the South Korean tech giant, will commence manufacturing the OLED panels for the new iPad Pro three months earlier than previously anticipated. This means that production of the iPad Pro OLED displays is expected to start in February 2024. Earlier reports from Ming-Chi Kuo indicated that the Apple iPad Pro OLED would be launched sometime in the second quarter of next year.
The information comes from a new report by Korea Herald. LG Display will be a key supplier of the OLED screens for the 2024 iPad Pro models, accounting for 60 percent of all OLED panel orders. The remaining panels will be sourced from Samsung Display. The production will commence three months ahead of schedule at LG Display's production site in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.
Transition from Mini LED to OLED Panels
The iPad Pro is making a shift from mini LED screens to OLED panels, which are similar to the LTPO backplane used in the iPhone 15 Pro models. However, due to their larger size for the iPad, these OLED panels are expected to be more expensive compared to those used in iPhones. The new report suggests that the price for the iPad Pro OLED displays could be around three times higher.
These developments indicate Apple's commitment to enhancing the display technology of its iPad lineup. With LG Display at the helm of OLED panel production, the new iPads are poised to offer an immersive visual experience for users. As the launch date approaches, anticipation builds for the unveiling of Apple's latest innovations in the world of tablets.
