Apple Set to Equip iPad Air with OLED Display in 2027

54 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Apr 17

Apple is planning to introduce OLED displays to the iPad Air, with a launch expected between March and May 2027.
Samsung Display will begin mass production of the new panels in late 2026 or early 2027, using a simplified OLED design to control costs.
This move aims to narrow the display quality gap between the iPad Air and Pro models without significantly raising prices.

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