Overview
- Bloomberg reports Apple is evaluating OLED versions of the iPad mini, iPad Air and MacBook Air, expanding beyond current OLED use on iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad Pro.
- The iPad mini is described as first in line as early as 2026, gaining a redesigned, more water‑resistant casing and a vibration‑based speaker system that removes open speaker holes.
- The OLED iPad mini could carry about a $100 price increase over the current model, according to people familiar with the plans.
- The next iPad Air refresh expected in spring 2026 is slated to retain an LCD, with an OLED Air targeted for a later generation around 2027; the entry‑level iPad is not planned to move to OLED.
- On Macs, an OLED MacBook Pro is expected with the next major redesign in late 2026 or 2027, while an OLED MacBook Air is reportedly not likely before 2028 and the 2026 Air is expected to keep an LCD with an M5 chip.