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Research firm outlines reported Apple display roadmap for MacBooks and iPads through 2029

A report from Omdia projects a phased transition to OLED screens across Apple's laptop and tablet lineups beginning in late 2026.

The short version

  • Market research firm Omdia released a projected display roadmap detailing upcoming Apple MacBook and iPad releases from late 2026 through 2029.
  • The timeline outlines an initial shift to OLED panels for high-end MacBook models and the iPad mini starting in late 2026, followed by OLED upgrades for iPad Air and iPad Pro devices in 2027.
  • Mini-LED MacBook Pro versions are expected to coexist with the newer OLED laptops until at least 2028.
  • Apple has not confirmed the roadmap, and timing or branding choices remain subject to supply chain adjustments.

Key facts

  • Omdia's roadmap projects that Apple will introduce 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch OLED MacBook Pro or Ultra models and an 8.4-inch OLED iPad mini in late 2026.[9to5Mac]
  • The timeline forecasts LCD MacBook Air models and OLED iPad Air models arriving in early 2027, followed by updated OLED iPad Pro units with COE display technology in mid-2027.[9to5Mac]
  • Omdia expects mini-LED MacBook Pro models to stay on the market alongside newer OLED versions through at least 2028.[9to5Mac]
  • The research firm projects a 13.6-inch OLED MacBook utilizing LTPO and COE screen technologies to launch in 2029.[9to5Mac]

What remains uncertain

  • The roadmap reflects third-party supply chain research from Omdia rather than official product announcements from Apple.[9to5Mac]
  • Specific product branding, such as whether high-end OLED laptops will adopt 'Ultra' naming or whether the planned 2029 13.6-inch laptop represents an OLED MacBook Air, remains unverified.[9to5Mac]

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