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On the 16th (local time), according to Bloomberg in the United States, Apple has embarked on a redesign of the small tablet architecture to realize a generational change in display panels and diversification of hardware specifications for its mobile product lineup.
According to industry sources, the next-generation iPad mini (iPad mini) codenamed 'J510' will be the first to adopt an 8.4-inch hybrid OLED panel based on LTPS technology instead of the existing LCD. The core processing unit will also be equipped with the 'A19 Pro' processor, which is expected to significantly increase the computational bandwidth.
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In addition, Apple plans to sequentially install a budget iPad (codename J581) with only the brain replaced without design changes in the first quarter of next year, and 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air (codenames J807·J837) in the spring season to stably secure tablet sales profit margins in the first half.
However, it remains to be seen whether this small form factor generational change will fully meet the technological requirements of high-end users. According to market research firm Omdia, the OLED panels currently being mass-produced for the iPad mini are excluded from the variable refresh rate technology 'ProMotion' due to cost reduction limitations and are being assembled with a fixed 60Hz (Hz) refresh rate. This could lead to dissatisfaction among premium consumers who are accustomed to 120Hz refresh rates, but Apple is interpreted as having taken this measure to limit the interface in order to minimize device cannibalization risks with its first foldable iPhone scheduled for release in September.
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