According to a DigiTimes report, Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display will launch in the first quarter of 2021. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo had stated that the Mini-LED version of the iPad Pro would be launched sometime in the first half of 2021.
According to reports, Apple has diversified the display and touch panel supply chain. BOE has finally obtained approval to supply OLED panels for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, and GIS will provide touch panels for the iPhone and the upcoming iPad Pro. In addition to the iPhone, GIS will also produce integrated touch modules for the mini-LED panel of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro that will be launched in the first quarter of 2021.
It is reported that GIS approved investments of NT$2,198 million and NT$1,421 billion by its subsidiary in Chengdu, China, in August and November 2020, respectively. The funds will be used to expand the integrated touch module for tablets. Capacity. The subsidiary will also invest an additional NT$753 million to enhance the automation level of the production lines. According to sources, the subsidiary currently produces integrated touch modules for iPad and MacBook.
Apple has been rumored for some time to be preparing to launch a 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display. This display will have many improvements over the current iPad display. It uses thousands of individual LED light sources for backlighting, offering several advantages over OLED displays.