Apple(US:AAPL) Feng Huang Wang·2025-10-29 00:06Core Insights - Apple is preparing significant upgrades for its MacBook Air, iPad mini, and iPad Air product lines, planning to equip these devices with higher-end OLED displays [1][2] - The transition to OLED screens is part of Apple's strategy to enhance its product offerings and provide users with new upgrade incentives, despite projected sales being lower than the pandemic peak in 2021 and 2022 [1] iPad Mini - The new iPad mini, codenamed J510, is expected to see a price increase of up to $100 due to the higher costs associated with OLED technology [2] - Apple is also testing a redesigned waterproof casing for the iPad mini, incorporating a new speaker system that eliminates potential water ingress points [2] - The upgrade plan is not finalized and may be subject to adjustments or delays, as is common in product development [2] iPad Air - The next-generation iPad Air is set to launch in spring 2024 with a liquid crystal display, but future models are expected to transition to OLED screens [3] - The iPad Air will be the last in the current product line to adopt OLED technology, at least for the time being [3] MacBook Air - The MacBook Pro will be the first Mac computer to feature an OLED display in its next redesign, while the MacBook Air is also in development for an OLED version [4] - The OLED upgrade for the MacBook Air is not expected to be released before 2028, with the current model retaining a liquid crystal display until at least spring 2026 [4]