According to a post on the Korean social network Naver by a user who publishes rumors about Apple, Apple plans to add OLED screens to the iPad mini and iPad Air.

The report cites sources in the supply chain and claims that Apple has begun talks with Chinese suppliers, as well as Samsung and LG, regarding OLED displays for its upcoming “iPad mini” and “iPad Air” models. Apple is reportedly planning mass production of components starting in late 2025, suggesting the launch could happen as early as 2026.

This information is consistent with a report from technology research firm Omdia released earlier this week predicting Apple’s plans to purchase the iPad display panel. The potential switch to OLED in two of Apple’s mid-range tablets is part of its OLED strategy starting in 2026.

It looks like Apple isn’t fully committed to introducing more advanced display technology to its mid-range tablets yet, and may be considering how the market will react to the first OLED iPad Pro models expected to arrive next year. Before we block new panels for the 2026 ‌iPad mini‌ and ‌iPad Air‌.

The report also confirms rumors that iPad Pro models with OLED displays are expected to launch next year, with the panels being supplied by LG and Samsung. Apple is said to be looking for more OLED display suppliers for the “iPad”; This is consistent with Naver’s post mentioning additional Chinese suppliers.

Reports suggest that the seventh-generation ‌iPad mini‌ and sixth-generation ‌iPad Air‌, which are expected to launch relatively soon, will have minor feature updates focused on new processors rather than major upgrades such as more advanced display technologies.