according to new report Electric, The OLED displays for both of Apple’s next-generation iPad Pro models will go into production this week, and the devices are expected to start shipping in April.

According to a Korean-language publication, LG Display recently started producing thin-film transistors (TFTs) for its new 13-inch iPad Pro displays, and Samsung will similarly launch its own TFT production for the new 11-inch iPad Pro this week. . The TFT essentially acts as a switch that turns individual OLED pixels off and on.

According to a report published today, the finished 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro models are expected to enter mass production around March, ahead of the planned April release. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that he expects the new iPad Pro models to be introduced in the second quarter of 2024, that is, between April and June.

Specified time periods Sieve, Consistent with previous report Bloomberg is located It was claimed that new iPad Pro models could also be announced at the March event, in addition to the new iPad Air, which will be available in two sizes for the first time. Apple typically opens pre-orders during the event or a week or two after the event and begins shipping devices to customers the following week.

It is the first in the ‌iPad‌ series of OLED displays. Apple uses OLED technology for the iPhone and Apple Watch, but larger OLED displays cost more. Compared to an LED or mini LED display, OLED provides deeper blacks and brighter colors.

Apple’s projected OLED iPad Pro shipments for this year are reportedly down to 8 million units, down from the 10 million units projected for 2024 last year. The decline is said to be a reflection of the overall slow performance of Apple’s product line. Apple didn’t launch any new iPad models last year, so it will be interesting to see whether pent-up demand can offset weak sales.

• OLED iPad Pro Could Start from $1,500 to $2,000

Along with the new displays, the ‌iPad Pro‌ models are also expected to include Apple’s latest M3 chip, which debuted in new MacBook Pro models last year. The M3 is built on 3 nanometer technology and will significantly improve graphics compared to the M2 chip currently used in the ‌iPad Pro‌.

The displays are expected to cost three times as much as those used in the iPhone, which could lead to much higher prices for customers. It is also said that Apple will release an updated Magic Keyboard accessory for the devices, as the screens will be slightly larger and the tablets may also be slightly thinner.