Apple’s hardware roadmap is becoming clearer… If speculation is mounting around the replacement for the entry-level model (the classic iPad), you will no doubt have to be patient. Internally referred to under the code names J581 and J582 (for the two screen sizes), according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the affordable magic slate should not see the light of day before 2027.
iPad Air and Pro: Oled becomes widespread in 2027
The American journalist goes further and adds that this same year 2027 will see the launch of a new iPad Pro range with new references, and above all, an oled-48206" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.avcesar.com/ipad-air-2027-enfin-un-nouveau-design-avec-l-arrivee-de-l-oled-48206">iPad Air. The latter would abandon LCD technology in favor of Oled, until now reserved for premium models.
iPad Mini Oled: imminent release, the bill is set to be steep
Closer to home, as early as this October a new iPad Mini should be launched, also equipped for the first time with an Oled screen. Mark Gurman notes however that the tablet’s price should sting at checkout, with a $200 price increase, because of this new display technology, but also because RAM prices are still not on a downward trend.
Reminder of the key features of the iPad mini Oled (rumors):
• Type: compact touchscreen tablet
• Screen: Oled panel
• Estimated release period: October 2026
• Estimated price: possible $200 increase compared with the current model