Apple has been planning a revolutionary update to its iPad lineup since last year. And everything indicates that the renewal will begin on: two iPad Air models and two iPad Pro models. While the biggest innovation of the Air series consists of a larger iPad Air with a 12.9-inch screen, many more innovations are expected in the Pro series.

The new 11 and 13 inch iPad Pro will have OLED displays, a powerful Apple Silicon M3 processor and will be accompanied by an aluminum Magic Keyboard. Additionally, the latest information suggests that Apple will launch the 2024 iPad Pro with two different screen versions.

This interesting rumor, which we recommend taking with a certain degree of skepticism, interestingly coincides with previous information in Korean media The Elec, which stated that Apple will work with two different OLED display suppliers for the new 2024 iPad Pro models.

iPad Pro may have both matte and glossy screens

iPad Pro 11 and 12.9 inch

Today, Weibo user Instant Digital shared shocking information about the screens of the new 2024 iPad Pro models. iPad Pro OLED screen will be available in matte and glossy options.

Now, it is worth noting that the OLED screen will not change at all. However The glass that covers and protects OLED panels can do this of iPad Pro.

This so-called bold strategy change in the configuration of the 2024 iPad Pro will be similar to the options available on Studio Display and Pro Display XDR monitors; glossy glass and nano textured glass options.

Pro Display XDR technical sheet from Apple Store

Matte glass version of iPad Pro 29% anti-reflective treatment level. Theoretically it will be much more expensive than glossy glass. When we look at the Pro Display XDR monitor, we see that the nano-textured glass option is up to 1,000 euros more expensive than the standard glass version.

Some screens have a very smooth, matte, anti-reflective treatment applied to their surface. They have a very low value, around 2-7%. This describes the level of light propagation across the surface of the screen […] These displays can therefore be classified as glossy or “near glossy” because their light emission and reflection properties are closer to a glossy surface with an anti-reflective film.

In principle, Apple’s new iPad Air and iPad Pro devices were expected to arrive in March.. It was even thought that a special event would be held. However, while some media outlets claim that Apple’s new iPad Pro will be launched in April, recent rumors point to a closer date, with the announcement on March 26.

However, if this rumor is true, there will be various configuration options for the iPad Pro’s screen glass. Which one are you staying with?