The launch of the device could take place in 2024

Mar 3, 2022 22:51 GMT  ·  By

The iPad continues to be an essential product in Apple’s device portfolio, so the company is working on all kinds of upgrades that could see the daylight sooner rather than later.

However, according to a recent report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is also preparing a massive overhaul that would only go live in 2024.

It’s a screen upgrade, as Apple apparently wants the iPad to transition to OLED beginning with the 2024 generation.

The report reveals that Samsung could be the company to supply the OLED screens for the iPad, though there’s a chance Apple might also explore similar collaborations with other companies. No decision has been made just yet, and this makes perfect sense given the OLED iPad is still far away at this point.

As it turns out, Apple’s plan is to equip the iPad with a two-stack screen design, which should theoretically make the display as a whole more durable.

Secret project

Apple has never discussed the upgrades that it has in mind for the iPad, but people familiar with the matter previously suggested the transition to OLED for the tablet was just a matter of time.

This is something that makes total sense, especially as all iPhones, except for the iPhone SE, currently use OLED screens. Apple started using OLED on the iPhone beginning with the iPhone X launched in 2017, and since then, the lineup has been gradually updated to the same display technology with every new model lineup.

Apple is getting ready to announce a new iPhone SE next week, but it will stick with an LCD panel given it retains the iPhone 8-inspired design.

Needless to say, the Cupertino-based tech giant has remained completely tight-lipped on this report, so take everything with a healthy pinch of salt for now, as the plans could always change overnight if something doesn’t go as expected.