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OLED 10.9-Inch iPad Rumored for Early 2022, 12.9-Inch iPad Pro and 16-Inch MacBook Pro Could Follow

Earlier today, DigiTimes shared a preview of an upcoming report claiming that Apple is working on both iPad and Mac notebook models with OLED displays that could launch starting in 2022. The full report from DigiTimes is now available, and it includes several new alleged details about Apple’s plans.


According to the report, the first of these devices to adopt an OLED display is likely to be a 10.9-inch ‌iPad‌, presumably an updated version of the iPad Air. The updated ‌iPad‌ is said to be planned to go into production in the fourth quarter of this year with a launch coming in early 2022. In addition to the 10.9-inch ‌iPad‌, Apple is also said to be considering using OLED displays for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and the 16-inch MacBook Pro.

The sources pointed out that the first device to come with an OLED panel is likely to be a 10.9-inch ‌iPad‌, set to begin volume production in the fourth quarter of 2021 for an official release in 2022.

The US brand reportedly is also considering adopting OLED panels for its 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ and 16- to 17-inch MacBook Pro scheduled for release in 2022, but have not made a final decision, the sources noted.

While rumors of OLED displays for Apple’s larger portables have only recently started to surface, the company has been rumored for some time to be transitioning to mini-LED displays on its iPads and Macs. DigiTimes says that the two display technologies will exist side-by-side, “each targeting different customer groups.”

A number of sources including DigiTimes have indicated that a 12.9-inch ‌iPad Pro‌ with a mini-LED display is coming in the first half of this year, and DigiTimes says 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models coming in the second half of the year will also adopt mini-LED.

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LG slowly starts rolling out its 2021 OLED and LCD 4K TVs

Last month LG officially took the wraps off of its 2021 TV lineup during the virtual CES 2021 event, and now the company is announcing the beginning of their global rollout. That includes its new high-end LCD line of QNED 4K and 8K TVs that combine quantum dot tech with Mini LED backlighting, and an interesting set of OLED options for the new year.

At the high-end of its OLED TVs, the G1 series includes OLED evo panel technology that should have better brightness and whites than we’ve seen before, while its mainstream C1 line includes options that range from 48- to 83-inches in size. For many people though, the more interesting items are at the low-end, where B1 and A1 options could make OLED TVs available starting at lower prices than ever.

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We still don’t have all the details about these cheaper sets, but every TV in its 2021 lineup including the A1 includes eARC and ALLM features, even if they don’t have HDMI 2.1. We also have a picture of the A1 that we didn’t get before (shown above), so if you’re planning to buy one, make sure you have room for the wide spacing on its stand.

The first 2021 LG OLED and LCD TVs are rolling out this quarter, although where and when is still unannouned. The question of how much any of them will cost is still unanswered for US buyers, although LG has announced pricing on some models in Germany.

FlatpanelsHD points out that C1 and G1 models are set to roll out in April, with the A1 lineup shipping later. Pricing in Europe for a 55-inch C1 and G1 is set at €2000 and €2400, respectively. Those convert to $2,420 and $2,914, however US pricing will certainly be lower. What may be more notable is that the prices are €200 and €100 higher than where similar 2020 models started, although we will have to wait for an official MSRP to know what carries over when these models arrive in the US.

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Samsung Display details new energy-efficient OLED used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung Display revealed more details on the new generation of power-efficient OLED panels, which is currently adorning the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Not only is it more efficient but brighter too.

The OLED is cutting the power draw by 16% while increasing brightness too. The results from our Galaxy S21 Ultra testing proves that the display can get really bright and the battery runtimes seem to confirm Samsung’s claims that the panel is more efficient as well.

We all know that OLEDs use organic light-emitting diodes and Samsung has come up with a new material that increases the moving speed of the electrons bumping up the brightness.

It’s implicit that Samsung will be making this new generation of OLEDs for other manufacturers as well but it’s unclear when the new tech will hit the market in a consumer-ready product. As for now, the only way to experience the new tech is to get a Galaxy S21 Ultra.

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