In May, Apple finally launched a new generation of iPad Air. The firm offers some interesting new features in terms of the technical sheet, but, regarding the fluidity of the screen, nothing has changed compared to previous versions. Indeed, while the new iPad Pros have OLED screens with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, the iPad Air 2024 makes do with LCD screens with a rate limited to 60 Hz.
But the good news is that Apple would offer a small development on the next generation. In any case, this is what is suggested by an article from MacRumors, which relays an anonymous source from the Upgrade podcast. According to this new rumor, the next iPad Air would still use LCD technology, but Apple would offer a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz. As a reminder, this characteristic represents the number of images displayed per second, and is therefore an indicator the fluidity of animations, videos and games.
Furthermore, iPad fans may not have to wait long, since according to other sources, it is possible that the 2025 iPad Air will be launched at the beginning of the year. But as usual, since this information does not come from an official source, caution remains in order.
Smoother screens for other products
Apple seems to want to make an effort regarding the fluidity of its screens, since according to the new rumor, after the iPad Air, the LCD screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz should land on other products, like iMacs or Studio Displays.
Otherwise, recently, a Korean media outlet suggested that the entire iPhone 17 series could benefit from LTPO technology for the screen. However, this is a technology used by Apple to allow the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to have variable refresh rates of up to 120 Hz (while the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are satisfied with a rate of 90 Hz).
- Apple has made many improvements to the latest iPad Airs, but they are still limited to a 60Hz refresh rate
- But on the next generation, Apple would use LCD screens capable of displaying refresh rates of 90 Hz
- Then the same screen could be used on other products, like iMacs or Studio Displays
