Apple is reportedly developing a new iPad Air model available in 10.9-inch and 12.9-inch display sizes. Leaked details about the display technology of the larger 6th generation iPad Air model have emerged online, a month before its anticipated unveiling by Apple. Ross Young, CEO and Co-Founder of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) has disclosed that the purported 12.9-inch iPad Air will feature a superior display compared to its smaller counterpart.
According to Ross Young, the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air model will sport a Mini LED screen. This technology promises significantly enhanced picture quality in terms of brightness and power consumption compared to traditional LCD panels.
According to Young, Apple is planning to utilise Mini LED panels left over from the 12.9-inch iPad Pro models on the upcoming iPad Air models. Previous reports have suggested that the company’s next-generation iPad Pro models will be equipped with OLED screens for the first time.
While this suggests that the larger iPad Air (6th Gen) variant will probably come with a significant display upgrade, it remains uncertain whether the 10.9-inch model will feature an IPS LCD screen. This uncertainty arises because Apple’s smaller iPad Pro model is equipped with a slightly larger 11-inch screen.
Alternatively, the company might opt to enlarge the display size of the smaller iPad Air to utilize leftover Mini LED panels. However, we’ll have to await the unveiling of the next iPad models by the company to gain further insight into their specifications.
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