The iPad mini just got an OLED display, and Apple reportedly already has what comes next lined up. In his November 1 Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman (Bloomberg) says Apple will launch three new iPads in the first half of 2027. Keep in mind this is a rumor: Apple hasn’t announced anything.
What the rumor says
- iPad Air with an OLED display: according to Gurman, it would switch to OLED like the iPad mini. Gurman doesn’t mention the chip; MacRumors is betting on the M5, but that’s the outlet’s own guess.
- A faster iPad Pro: it would get a vapor chamber to keep the chip cooler.
- A new entry-level iPad: a refresh of the cheapest model.
- Timing: between January and June 2027. Gurman doesn’t expect major iPad launches in the second half of the year, unless a model slips.
Where the lineup stands today
Right now, only the iPad Pro and the new iPad mini have OLED displays. The iPad mini, with the A20 Pro chip and IP67 water resistance, went on sale on November 6. The current iPad Air runs on the M4 chip and the iPad Pro on the M5. There are no prices or specific dates for the 2027 models yet.
My take: should you wait?
Gurman is usually right about Apple’s timelines, but “first half” covers six months. If you need an iPad now for school or work, buy the one that fits you: the jump to OLED is nice, not essential. If you’re especially interested in the iPad Air and can hold out, it’s worth waiting until spring, because an OLED display in the mid-range is a big change. With the iPad Pro, on the other hand, the vapor chamber is an upgrade for people who push the chip hard; for most people, the current one is more than enough. It’s not the only 2027 rumor either: there’s also talk of an iPhone Pro without the Action button.
Would you wait for the OLED iPad Air or buy now? Let me know in the comments or on social media.
Sources: MacRumors (summary of Mark Gurman’s Power On, Bloomberg), ShiftDelete (newsletter details), iThinkDifferent (current chips). Information as of November 8, 2026.
