
Apple's anticipated 12.9-inch iPad Air will not feature a mini-LED display due to cost concerns, as reported by supply chain sources. Instead, the device will come with a typical LCD panel with uniform backlight, similar to the current 10.9-inch iPad Air. A new mystery iPad is expected in Q4, likely to be announced at the 'Let Loose' Apple Event.



The new iPad Air is likely to be announced at the "Let Loose" #AppleEvent. The high cost of mini-LED panels likely stopped Apple from using the technology for its mid-range iPad lineup. Read more: https://t.co/Kkf3jPSCsP
NEWS: The anticipated 12.9-inch iPad Air is no longer expected to feature a mini-LED panel due to its high cost, reports @DSCCRoss. Apple will instead release the device with a typical LCD panel with a uniform backlight just like the current 10.9-inch iPad Air. https://t.co/oYRWTvOsrJ
Supply chain sources apparently vary on when Apple may release a 12.9-inch iPad Air with mini LED, with a new rumor pushing the release much later. By @mike_wuerthele https://t.co/3qz5IEXYJJ