Hello, I’m Technologytodaynow. Through market research firm Omdia, Apple’s roadmap for new products has been revealed, which will be launched from 2026 to 2028. Along with positive changes, this roadmap also includes controversial changes. Here’s a roundup of new products and key features scheduled for each year.
2026 Apple’s New Product
iPad Mini 8.4 Inch With OLED Display For The First Time
In 2026, an 8.4-inch iPad mini is expected to be released. The model will feature an OLED display for the first time in the iPad mini, and will feature an LTPS OLED with rounded corners. However, it is unfortunate that it will still be limited to a 60Hz scan rate.
MacBook Pro 14.3 Inches and 16.3 Inches with Advanced OLED Display
The 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch MacBook Pro models feature tandem OLED displays and support variable refresh rates. Additionally, the front camera will be changed from the existing notch to a punch hole design. However, the problem is the price.iPad Pro has also increased its overall price with OLED, so if LCD does not exist as a CTO, the basic price of both iPad mini and MacBook will increase a lot.
2027 Apple’s New Product
iPad Air with OLED Display for the first time
In 2027, iPad Air is expected to be launched with an OLED display for the first time. However, if LTPS OLED is applied to support only a 60Hz scan rate, the same problem as the iPad mini in 2026 is expected to exist.
According to previous rumors, Apple is working on a 90Hz display for mounting on products such as the iPad Air. There is a rumor that the iPad Air will be released in the first half of 2025, and the model that will be released next year will be equipped with a 90Hz LCD. If the 2027 model is limited to 60Hz OLED, it is likely that consumer preference will decrease.
2028 Apple’s New Product
iPad Pro with Strong OLED Display and 18.8 Inch Foldable Product
In 2028, the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro is expected to launch with a tandem OLED display. It is said that it will feature a new OLED display with the polarizer removed, which will significantly improve power efficiency and maximum brightness.
In addition, it is expected to further improve the user experience by supporting a variable refresh rate like the iPad Pro, and the 18.8-inch foldable product is also said to support tandem OLED and a variable refresh rate like the iPad Pro.
MacBook Air with LTPO OLED and High-Injection Rate Support
It is said that LTPO OLED will be applied to the 13.8-inch and 15.5-inch MacBook Air models, and a variable refresh rate that supports high refresh rates will also be applied. However, in terms of design, a notch will be used instead of a punch hole.
Future Prospects for Apple’s New Product Roadmap
If this roadmap proceeds as planned, it is highly likely that LTPO OLED technology will be applied to iPad Mini and Air after 2028 to support high refresh rates. In particular, if the MacBook Air starts supporting high refresh rates, it seems highly likely that the iPhone 17 basic model and slim model will also support 120Hz variable refresh rates.
Whether the iPad Air, which will be released in 2025, will have a 90Hz display will have a significant impact on the market’s response in the future. I don’t know if Apple’s new product roadmap will be released according to the roadmap, but it can be seen as a pretty realistic roadmap.