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ETNews reports Samsung Display has begun mass production of OLED panels for Apple's upcoming OLED iPad mini, with OLED MacBook Pro panels slated to start in July; the iPad mini is expected to switch from LCD to OLED with a late-2026 launch, while the MacBook Pro OLED (potentially with touchscreen) is planned for late 2026 or early 2027, as Samsung and LG supply panels and BOE reportedly sits out parts of the iPhone 18 supply chain.
Apple reportedly plans a two-stage rollout of a four-edge curved OLED display for its 20th-anniversary iPhone: an initial MgAg cathode version in 2027 with potential image distortion, followed by a 2028 transition to transparent IZO electrodes to reduce distortion and enable slimmer bezels; Samsung Display and LG Display are preparing for production, with LG investing in OLED infrastructure.
Apple plans to upgrade the iPad mini and the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro lines to OLED displays later this year, with Samsung supplying the panels. The move would bring OLED’s deeper colors and true blacks to more Apple devices, and the iPad mini is also rumored to gain new chips, a vibration-based speaker system, and water resistance, while the MacBook Pro lineup could gain M6 Pro/Max chips, a touchscreen, Dynamic Island, and a thinner design. Apple is expected to announce these updates in fall 2026, with OLED iPad Air reportedly arriving next year.
ET News reports Samsung Display will begin mass-producing OLED panels by late 2026 or January 2027 for Apple's upcoming iPad Air, signaling a switch from LCD to OLED for the entry-level tablet. The OLED iPad Air would reportedly use single-stack LTPS panels and may not include ProMotion, unlike the iPad Pro lineup; the release is expected in early 2027, following earlier OLED plans rumored for the iPad mini.
A South Korea–centric report says Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 series are selling fast, with the Buds 4 Pro leading the charge and accounting for about 90% of sales. The lineup reportedly surpassed 100,000 units about 15 days after launch, with some days reaching roughly 7,000 in a day. The Buds 4 Pro offer bigger drivers and 24‑bit audio for deeper bass and treble, while the base Buds 4 lack ear tips and have weaker ANC.