Malcolm Owen
Apple will be producing 32-inch and 42-inch displays or iMacs by 2027, analysts have forecast, with a complete phase-out of LCDs and mini LED displays in mobile devices set for 2026.
Apple has gradually been shifting from LCD to OLED for its various displays, and that shift is expected to continue for the next few years at least. According to a forecast from analysts at Omdia, Apple could have some physically big plans for OLED in the works.
The report, seen by OLED-info, insists that Apple will shift almost its entire product catalog to OLED by 2026, with a 10.9-inch iPad the sole model using LCD at that time. The iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch displays will apparently switch from Mini LED to hybrid OLED by 2024, the report insists.
This element appears to match other rumors on iPad Pro models, with a 2024 release anticipated. Another iPad model is outlined by analysts as a 20-inch foldable in a chart, which lines up with earlier rumors.
The report continues to say the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will move to hybrid OLED in 2026.
Interestingly, the report adds information regarding the iMac, with a 32-inch model identified as coming in 2023, bearing a Mini LED panel, which will shift to QD OLED or WOLED by 2027. Similarly, an apparent 42-inch display will be introduced in 2027, using the same OLED technology.
![An OLED display schedule [Omdia]](https://photos5.appleinsider.com/gallery/54104-108967-Omdia-Apple-PC-display-roadmap-xl.jpg)
Apple currently offers a 32-inch display, in the form of the Pro Display XDR, but not an iMac of that size. There were rumors of an Apple Studio Display with a 7K resolution in 2022, which would feasibly be 36 inches if it maintained the existing pixel density of the current variant.
While new larger displays using OLED sounds attractive, it is worth bearing in mind this is a forecast from analysts, rather than a supply chain survey or a product leak. Also, with a forecast covering multiple years, it's entirely possible for Apple to make changes to its product lineup, manufacturing schedules, and other elements of its business, or even kill off prospective products entirely.
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... the next iMac pro ...?
Please bring it on...
I run a (curved) 40" 4K every day @ 110 dpi and love it ...
Flanked by portrait thunderbolt displays also coincidentally @ 110 dpi...
Having a larger screen iMac 32” and above would eliminate the need for purchasing a large screen TV/monitor for many people, which is what I would like to do, I really don’t have any need for a separate television and have been getting along fine without a separate television, and all that entails and I am sure that there are many other people in recent times that have also eliminated the dedicated TV out of their life? Another possible use alternative in the next generation of 24 inch iMac computers would be making it so that you can have two 24 inch iMac sitting side-by-side with the capability of tying them together and using them as one computer?
I use a 55” 4K TV as my only monitor on one of my Windows machines. It works very well, but I have to be sitting at least 5-6 feet away from the screen to use it for productive work. Otherwise it’s like sitting in the front row of a movie theatre, which is puke inducing for a lot of folks. This definitely places physical limits on the places you can use such a large monitor. I don’t know what the limits are for how large and wide of a screen you can use effectively on a standard 29-30 inch deep desk.
The biggest advantage that I see with having a very large single screen is the ability to create multiple window panes that are always on top. I suppose there are some apps like video editing, massive spreadsheets, games, and videos that can use the full screen width but those are less common than simply being able to keep a lot more windows on top, and ideally always docked in your preferred location.
I just purchased a 43” Samsung 4k display for my new Mac mini Pro this week. Absolutely love my new set up! I thought maybe the pixels would be too big, but not at all. I got the monitor for only $399 on Amazon too!
I don't think it's as dubious as it sounds.
Frankly I'm amazed that Apple's been able to get people to pay a premium for a 27" displays.
There are so many verticals today that require larger displays. Content Creators, people that use Conferencing
tools daily.
@Bewood usage case isn't an anomaly. I've seen gamers that want to move to 42" display for more immersive gaming.
I've seen video people that want a larger display for seeing more timeline. Music producers that want to see more tracks
busses and the like.
People typically want as much display as they can comfortably accommodate in space.
I actually think this could happen sooner rather than waiting another 4 years.