The presence of the new OLED iPad is already more than clear and said, so the most relevant question associated with this device is when it will be available. The question can wait, because in the meantime a report has arrived that comments on how Apple in collaboration with Samsung Display have developed the panel of the second generation of the OLED iPad.
iPad OLED 2nd generation
The middle, The Elec reports that Samsung Display would have Gen 8.5 OLED panels ready by 2024 specifically endings. The mass preparation would be specific to the second generation OLED iPad. Although the investment for the Gen 8.5 OLEDs with complete cutting of the substrate, as well as organic materials vertically, is not fully confirmed either. However, given this, it has been rumored that Samsung will make its decision next month.
While this is being confirmed, Samsung Display as well as LG Display intend to make use of the existing Gen 6 OLEDs to produce the first batches of 11-inch and 12.9-inch OLED panels. It should be noted that this would only be for the first generation OLED iPads that Apple intends to release in 2024.
Previously, The Elec commented a little more about what OLED Gen 8.5 is. In the report they indicate that Samsung Display could opt for having OLED Gen 8.5 of 15,000 substrates per month, at least from what the medium knows. Broadly speaking, in addition to Gen 8.5 substrates being larger than Gen 6, they are much more efficient at generating OLED panels. Obviously it is better and easier to take advantage of the larger size to be used on devices such as tablets or laptops.
The future of OLED with Apple
At the moment, there is a line that the Cupertino company runs, this It intends to monopolize a greater number of OLED panels on its iPads, as well as those focused on computers. In the event that Apple chooses to have more, clearly expanding the quantity, it will be the green light for Samsung Display and that it can invest in having 15,000 substrates per month to cover requests.
According to Ross Young, the decision to launch an OLED iPad is consistent for the company’s sales. Since it provides better performance due to tandem stacks, among other issues. Likewise, it would be necessary to assess how the costs would be reduced thanks to the manufacturers.
