Apple Said to Be Working on 90Hz Screen Technology for iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display

Apple could swap the 60Hz LCD screens on its iPad Air, 24-inch iMac, and Studio Display with a 90Hz display.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 5 November 2024 19:53 IST

Apple Said to Be Working on 90Hz Screen Technology for iPad Air, iMac and Studio Display

Apple's iPad models are expected to sport LCD screens for the foreseeable future

Highlights

Apple could be working on improved 90Hz displays for the iPad Air
The 90Hz displays could also be adapted for the Studio Display, iMac
Most Android OEMs offer up to 120Hz displays on cheaper products

Apple is reportedly working on a display technology with up to 90Hz refresh rate that could make its way to upcoming iPad Air models. Apple's iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Air models are equipped with LCD screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, and the Air lineup could be updated with a higher refresh rate. The improved display technology could reportedly also make its way to the 24-inch iMac and even Apple's Studio Display. Apple is also rumoured to be working on equipping the iPhone 17 series with 120Hz displays.

Citing an anonymous source that reached out to them, Mike Hurley and Jason Snell, hosts of the Upgrade podcast (via 9to5Mac) claim that Apple is working on a new screen technology that will be used to equip the company's next-generation iPad Air with a 90Hz display. The current generation Air model has a 60Hz screen and Apple's M2 chip, while its successor could arrive with the M3 chip.

The information shared by the source also suggests that the iPad Air will only be the first Apple device to arrive with the purported 90Hz display. The company will reportedly "working on expanding it to other models or products like a 24-inch Mac and a next-gen Studio Display."

While Apple has typically limited access to displays with a high refresh rate to its 'pro' smartphone and tablet models, recent reports suggest that the company could launch the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Slim/ Air with a 120Hz screen. Most smartphone vendors offer handsets with 120Hz refresh rates at lower prices than the regular iPhone, so it's not surprising that Apple could be keen to close the gap in technology on its standard iPhone models.

It's worth taking these claims with a grain of salt, considering that Apple only launched its M2 iPad Air model earlier this year. The company is also very secretive about its upcoming products, so we're unlikely to see concrete information related to the purported display upgrades for Apple's next iPad Air, Studio Display, and 24-inch iMac models until they are unveiled by the firm.

Apple iPad Air 11-inch (2024) Wi-Fi

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 11.00-inch

Processor Apple M2

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Resolution 2360x1640 pixels

RAM 8GB

OS iPadOS 17

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

More Apple Tablets

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (2024) Wi-Fi

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 13.00-inch

Processor Apple M2

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Resolution 2732x2048 pixels

RAM 8GB

OS iPadOS 17

Storage 128GB

Rear Camera 12-megapixel

More Apple Tablets

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