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OLED iPad Air reportedly set for launch early next year

Apple's iPad Air is expected to transition to OLED displays in early 2025 (March-May), with Samsung beginning mass production by January, marking the continuation of Apple's strategic shift away from LCD technology across its product line. For IT organizations, this signals accelerating hardware refresh cycles as enterprise customers will need to evaluate display technology capabilities and performance improvements when planning iPad deployments and management strategies. While the OLED upgrade enhances the iPad Air's competitive positioning, IT leaders should note that advanced features like ProMotion will likely remain reserved for premium iPad Pro models, requiring careful device tier selection to match business requirements and budget constraints.

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OLED iPad Air reportedly set for launch early next year
As Apple continues its gradual replacement of IPS LCD screens with OLED, it’s been unclear exactly when the iPad Air would join the party. Early reports suggested it might happen this year, while subsequent ones pointed to 2027 or later. A new supply chain report says that production plans are now in place and we can expect to see the shiny new model launched in the spring of next year, potentially as early as March … more…
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