iPad Air may receive OLED in early 2027
According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing updates for the Air, Pro, and base iPad models in the first half of the year
Apple plans to update the iPad Air, iPad Pro, and base iPad in the first half of 2027. This was reported by the journalist. The new models are expected to follow the recently introduced iPad mini with an OLED display.
The most notable change is anticipated for the iPad Air: the tablet is expected to switch to OLED. However, according to preliminary information, Touch ID will be retained for unlocking—Face ID is not expected to appear.
The exact hardware platform for the new Air is not yet known. Among the speculated options is the M5, though no confirmed specifications for the device are available.
The base iPad may receive an update that will grant it access to Apple Intelligence. Earlier reports mentioned an A19 processor and 8 GB of RAM. The tablet is also expected to feature Apple’s proprietary wireless chip N1 with Wi-Fi 7 and the C1X modem in the cellular version.
No significant redesign of the entry-level model is currently expected. Among the possible changes are additional color options for the case.
The next iPad Pro’s main innovation could be cooling with a vapor chamber. Apple already uses a similar solution in the iPhone 17 Pro. In the tablet, it could help dissipate heat during prolonged use.
The Pro is also expected to transition to a more powerful processor. Discussions in publications mention the M6 and M7, but no final information on the chip selection is available. No notable design changes are currently forecasted.
