According to media reports on October 29th， Apple is reportedly developing new models of iPad mini， iPad Air， MacBook Pro， and MacBook Air that will feature OLED displays. This move signals Apple’s strategic intention to phase out LCD screens across a wider range of its devices， building upon its previous adoption of OLED technology in the iPad Pro. The transition aims to bring enhanced visual experiences to many of its popular product lines in the coming months and years.
Specifically， the iPad mini is anticipated to receive its OLED upgrade as early as 2026， accompanied by improvements in its water resistance capabilities. This significant technological enhancement is also projected to result in a price increase of approximately $100 for the new iPad mini models.
The iPad Air’s transition to OLED technology is expected to follow that of the iPad mini. While the iPad Air models slated for release in spring 2026 will reportedly continue to utilize LCD screens， subsequent iterations are planned to integrate OLED displays. Consequently， consumers may need to wait until 2027 to witness the debut of an OLED-equipped iPad Air.
Upon the fulfillment of these plans， devices such as the iPad Pro， iPad Air， and iPad mini will collectively embrace the OLED era. This shift represents a considerable investment in display technology， aiming to offer superior contrast ratios， deeper blacks， and more vibrant colors compared to traditional LCD panels across Apple’s tablet lineup.
Beyond the iPad lineup， the MacBook Pro is set to be refreshed with OLED display technology during its next significant update. Consumers can potentially expect to see OLED versions of the MacBook Pro as early as 2026. Following this， Apple plans to extend the application of OLED technology to its MacBook Air models.
While Apple has initiated early research and development efforts for OLED MacBook Air models， their market introduction is projected to be further in the future， with a potential launch no earlier than 2028. The MacBook Air models scheduled for release in spring 2026 will， however， maintain their current LCD screen technology.
