Korean publication The Elec reported that Samsung is preparing to join Apple’s OLED display supply chain for future MacBook models.

Apple’s plans to switch the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air from mini LED and LCD displays to OLED have been rumored for several years. The latest report explains that Samsung is currently building its eighth-generation OLED panel production line, which is focused on supplying Apple with OLED displays for future MacBook models. He adds that panels from the production line won’t be available in new MacBook models until 2027 Electric.

At the end of last year ET News Apple said it plans to introduce OLED display technology to nine new devices by 2027, starting with two new iPad Pro models in March. The company is expected to focus on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with OLED display in 2025, followed by the new 14-inch MacBook Pros, 13 and 15-inch MacBook Air, 10.9-inch iPad Air and 8.7-inch MacBook Air. inch by inch iPad mini. next year with OLED displays. As a result report ElectricIt appears to suggest that panels from the new production line will not be used in the first wave of OLED MacBooks in 2025. Apple is expected to bring OLED to the rumored 12.9-inch iPad in 2027.

Advantages of OLED displays include increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, higher color accuracy and lower power consumption compared to current LCD models. OLED panels are also thinner and lighter than LCDs. Apple already uses OLED displays on all iPhone and Apple Watch models except the iPhone SE.