OLED iPad Air could arrive early next year, another report backs 9to5Mac expectations
OLED reaches the iPad mini
OLED screens were previously limited to the iPad Pro. Apple changed that last month with a major iPad mini update, adding an OLED display alongside a thinner, lighter design and an A20 Pro chip.
The iPad Air received a chip update earlier this year, but no other changes. Reports have pointed to an OLED upgrade next year, with recent estimates placing it in the first half of 2027.
Supply report supports timing
A new supply chain report by DigiTimes backs the expectation that the iPad Air will gain an OLED screen. Earlier reports had gradually narrowed the expected launch period to early 2027.
Possible features remain familiar
The new iPad Air may follow the latest iPad mini’s example in its specifications. That could mean keeping Touch ID and a 60Hz display. Those details are expectations rather than confirmed features. The central anticipated change is the addition of an OLED screen.
Key points
- DigiTimes’ supply chain report supports an OLED iPad Air in the first half of 2027.
- The iPad Air received a chip update earlier this year, without other changes.
- A March announcement is considered possible based on past timing.
- The next iPad Air may retain Touch ID and a 60Hz display.