With the release of new MacBooks and iPads nearing, Apple has invested $200 million (about $169 million) in small LED display technology for future devices. This is reported by MacRumors based on a paywall article from DigiTimes Asia.
According to the tech website, the investment relates to four additional assembly lines for small LED displays that Apple recently included in its products. The iPad Pro 2021, introduced in April, was the first device from Apple with such a screen. However, there’s a good chance the next 14 and 16-inch MacBooks Pro will come with it, too. always according to DigiTimesThese two mobile devices are expected to be announced in September.
Precise local gradation
Apple seems to be struggling to keep up with the production of tiny LED screens for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Additional assembly lines are expected to ensure monthly capacity of 700,000 to 800,000 MacBooks Pro with mini-LED technology. It is not certain that these lines can also be used to produce iPad mini-LED units.
Note that Apple isn’t talking about mini-LED displays, but rather Liquid Retina XDR displays. This technology is similar to that found in new locally dimmable LED TVs: parts of the screen can be turned off, improving contrast. The small LED display also provides local dimming, but on a more subtle scale.
According to the tech website, the investment relates to four additional assembly lines for small LED displays that Apple recently included in its products. The iPad Pro 2021, introduced in April, was the first device from Apple with such a screen. However, there’s a good chance the next 14 and 16-inch MacBooks Pro will come with it, too. Also, according to DigiTimes, these two laptops are expected to be announced in September, and it looks like Apple is struggling to keep up with the production of tiny LED screens for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Additional assembly lines are expected to ensure monthly capacity of 700,000 to 800,000 MacBooks Pro with mini-LED technology. It is not certain that these lines can also be used to produce mini-LED units for the iPad. Note that Apple isn’t talking about mini-LED displays, but rather Liquid Retina XDR displays. This technology is similar to that found in new locally dimmable LED TVs: parts of the screen can be turned off, improving contrast. The small LED display also provides local dimming, but on a more subtle scale.
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