According to the latest rumors and based on the most common Apple suppliers, those in Cupertino would have asked up to four different sizes of OLED panels that would reach the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in an upcoming renovation (be careful, for the MacBook we are not talking about updates this year… or the next).
It’s been said before and even said before the iPad Pro will have an OLED screen in 2024, based on several publications. Now a new rumor reiterates that date but also adds that a refresh of the MacBook Pro will have an OLED display in 2026.
According to Korean publication ET News, Apple has commissioned the development of four different sizes of OLED displays from what the publication describes as a domestic display-related company. However, it is expected that these screen-related companies are actually two companies, since work includes both Samsung and LG Display.
Citing industry sources, ET News says the screens ordered are:
- 10.86″ for iPad Pro
- 12.9″ for iPad Pro
- 14″ for MacBook Pro
- 16″ for MacBook Pro
An unnamed source reported that “there are several OLED panel developments between 10-inch and 16-inch in progress.” ET News also says that Apple has ordered a 20.25-inch OLED display, which it describes (translated) as “foldable”. No date has been given for the release of a product with this foldable or flexible panel model.
This isn’t the first time an OLED display has been rumored for the MacBook Pro, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously predicted the model would go on sale in 2024 (wrongly?). As you already know, the advantage of OLED is that it does not require a backlight and therefore the whole of the screen can be significantly thinnerthat can make design and size improvements to the products that equip it.
Will we see a slimmer MacBook Pro and iPad Pro with an OLED screen than today? Or simply, Will we see them with an OLED screen within the deadlines set by the latest rumors? Soon we will begin to know.
