Apple fans were left surprised when Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO, Ross Young, recently revealed that the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air would feature an LCD display instead of the previously rumored mini-LED display. This decision was made due to the high cost of the mini-LED panel, which would have made the tablet more expensive.
The move to LCD displays for both iPad Air models sets them apart from the iPad Pro lineup, which is expected to transition to OLED displays in the near future. This means that the iPad Air models will offer a different display technology than their more premium counterparts.
Additionally, Young hinted at the possibility of a new iPad model with a 12.9-inch mini-LED display being introduced in the fourth quarter of 2024, although he did not provide any specific details about the model.
Fans eagerly await the announcement of the next-generation iPad Air and iPad Pro models, which are anticipated to be unveiled at Apple’s “Let loose” event on May 7. Stay tuned for more updates on these highly anticipated devices.
