Apple has begun work on a new OLED-powered iMac model, a move that has generated excitement in the technology world. Following the iPad and MacBook, the iconic iMac desktop computer is now preparing to get a much more vibrant and brighter screen. Here’s the first information that has emerged about this new technology.
Apple’s New OLED iMac Plan Becomes Clearer
According to reports from South Korea, the technical details of Apple’s planned OLED screen for the iMac have largely become clear. The company is said to have sent Request for Information (RFI) documents to major display manufacturers like LG and Samsung. This step is usually taken after the basic requirements of a product are determined and activates the supply chain. Therefore, this development reveals the seriousness of the project.
According to current information, Apple is aiming for a 24-inch panel offering 600 nits of brightness and a pixel density of 281 ppi. These values represent a significant increase compared to the 500 nits brightness of the current LCD iMac, while the pixel density remains at the same level. The infinite contrast ratio that OLED technology will bring will make the biggest difference.
The report states that Samsung and LG plan to respond to this demand with their own large panel technologies. Samsung Display’s quantum dot (QD) OLED technology and LG Display’s white (W) OLED technology stand out as the two main options on the table. However, Apple is reportedly more inclined towards RGB OLED technology, which provides better color accuracy by producing red, green, and blue colors in each subpixel.
However, it is known that RGB OLED technology is not yet fully mature in screen sizes in the 20-30 inch range and its production is more expensive. Therefore, it remains unclear which technology Apple will choose.
The release of an OLED-screened iMac model will require a little more waiting. Reports predict that the panel development process will be completed in 2027 or 2028. During this process, it is also possible that Apple will release an iMac Pro model with a mini-LED display, reportedly tested with the M5 Max processor.
So, what are your thoughts on Apple’s plans for an OLED-screened iMac? Share your opinions in the comments!
