iPad Pro could get this new display tech — but there's a long wait

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The next iPad Pro display upgrade may not come in October

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Rumors are pointing to the iPad Pro 2022 finally arriving next month, but there could be a good reason to hold off on upgrading: the first OLED iPad display.

This is coming in 2024, according to a new report from The Elec, with Samsung Display and LG Display likely to be the companies to build the new screens on Apple's behalf. Other rumors from multiple sources have pointed to OLED iPads and Macs coming in 2024, so it sounds as if waiting to upgrade your tablet could get you a much better display for your money.

Not only are OLED displays more efficient and color-accurate by design, but these specific OLEDs will reportedly use a "two-stack tandem" construction. This type of OLED panel uses two layers to display its red, green and blue pixels, which should make the display brighter and longer-lasting. 

Another report from The Elec (via 9to5Mac), says that this display could be made using a lighter, more flexible and cheaper glass-polyamide hybrid material. iPhones already use polyamide film, but on the iPad Apple would supposedly blend this with glass in order to make the display less likely to warp, a concern when considering how much larger a tablet display is. 

New iPads and Macs are instead thought to be arriving at an Apple October event. While you wait for that, make sure you're up to date on the latest rumors with our iPad Pro 2022 rumor hub, and also check out our guide on if OLED iPads are worth waiting for or not.

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Richard Priday
Richard Priday
Assistant Phones Editor

Richard is based in London, covering news, reviews and how-tos for phones, tablets, gaming, and whatever else people need advice on. Following on from his MA in Magazine Journalism at the University of Sheffield, he's also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. When not at work, he's likely thinking about how to brew the perfect cup of specialty coffee.