Rumors have been swirling about Apple’s upcoming new generation iPad Pro, and the latest reports suggest that the device will feature OLED displays for the first time. However, it seems that the 11-inch version of the iPad Pro may face supply problems due to OLED display shipments, which could make it more difficult to buy one at launch.
According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, OLED display shipments for the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro have been higher than those for the smaller Pro model. Kuo claims that Samsung, which is one of the companies responsible for shipping OLED displays for the new iPads, has been facing “technical challenges” with the production of the two-stack tandem structure in which the panel has two emission layers. Kuo believes that the situation will be the same throughout May, which could affect the availability of the new 11-inch iPad Pro at launch.
In addition to OLED displays, the new generation iPad Pro is expected to have a slimmer design, improved performance with the new M3 chip, and longer battery life. Apple is also expected to introduce a new iPad Air 6 with the M2 chip and a model with a 12.9-inch screen for the first time. Finally, Apple is also working on a new Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Pro that will “make the iPad Pro look more like a laptop and include a sturdier frame with aluminum,” according to Kuo. There’s also a new Apple Pencil 3 on the way which, based on findings by , will support haptic feedback and new gestures.
