Apple is contemplating foldable tablets but plans to introduce OLED iPads and MacBooks first

Apple is set to broaden its utilization of cutting-edge OLED screens to include its iPad and MacBook product lines, according to a Nikkei report. The company reportedly plans to integrate OLED panels into its high-end iPads as early as next year, with an OLED MacBook model expected for production in the second half of 2025. This strategic move toward OLED displays, already prevalent in premium smartphones such as iPhones and many Android devices, marks a notable victory for major display players like Samsung Display, LG Display, and China’s BOE Technology Holding. 

Apple is planning to launch new iPads and MacBooks

Apple is gearing up to introduce a range of new models and enhancements for its Mac and iPad lineup, aiming to reverse the decline in sales within this category. Despite contributing nearly 15% to Apple's revenue, a downturn in consumer tech spending and a dearth of fresh Apple offerings have impacted the Mac and iPad sector. According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is slated to revamp its iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air series, with the anticipated launch scheduled for March 2024. The report highlights that alongside the new iPad series, Apple plans to unveil iPadOS 17.4 during the March launch event, while the macOS 14.3 update is expected to roll out in January or February.

Apple's strategy includes the introduction of a 12.9-inch iPad Air model, aligning the size of the new tablet with that of the iPad Pro. This move could potentially result in four models, codenamed J507, J508, J537, and J538, available in both wifi and cellular versions. Currently featuring a 10.9-inch display, the larger display on the new tablets is part of Apple's effort to provide diverse options at various price points, mirroring its approach with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro series, as highlighted by Gurman. Additionally, reports indicate Apple's intention to launch four new iPad Pro models, spanning screen sizes from 11 inches to 13 inches, under the codenames J717, J718, J720, and J721. This marks the first comprehensive overhaul of the iPad Pro range since 2018, with the potential pricing reaching up to $2,000. Gurman notes that the new iPad Pro models will feature OLED screens, employing the same display technology used in iPhones since 2017. Furthermore, these iPad Pro models are expected to incorporate the M3 chipset introduced with the MacBook Pro in October of the current year.

Apple Announces 128GB version of iPad 4 with Retina display..

Apple today announced a 128GB version of iPad 4 which comes with Retina display. The 128GB iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular models provide twice the storage capacity of the 64GB models to hold even more valuable content including photos, documents, projects, presentations, books, movies, TV shows, music and apps.

“With more than 120 million iPads sold, it’s clear that customers around the world love their iPads, and every day they are finding more great reasons to work, learn and play on their iPads rather than their old PCs,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

He further added, “With twice the storage capacity and an unparalleled selection of over 300,000 native iPad apps, enterprises, educators and artists have even more reasons to use iPad for all their business and personal needs.”

iPad continues to have a significant impact on business with virtually all of the Fortune 500 and over 85 percent of the Global 500 currently deploying or testing iPad.

Companies regularly utilizing large amounts of data such as 3D CAD files, X-rays, film edits, music tracks, project blueprints, training videos and service manuals all benefit from having a greater choice of storage options for iPad.

The over 10 million iWork users, and customers who rely on other incredible apps like Global Apptitude for analysing team film and creating digital playbooks, Auria for an incredible 48 track recording system, or AutoCAD for drafting architectural and engineering drawings, also benefit greatly from having the choice of an iPad with more storage capacity.

The new 128GB versions of the fourth generation iPad will be available starting Tuesday, February 5, in black or white, for a suggested retail price of Rs. 49,900 for the iPad with Wi-Fi model and Rs. 56,900 for the iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

WSJ says iPad 2 officially launching March 2..

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple will announce its next-generation iPad tablet at a special media event on March 2nd.  The Journal cites multiple sources claiming that indeed the iPad 2 release date is on shedule. Apple will hold the press event in San Francisco to announce its new tablet.  Whether Steve Jobs will be the host of the event is questionable considering he’s on medcal leave.  Tim Cook will likely run the show as he did during Jobs’ last medical absense.