Apple has recently announced that the upcoming 12.9-inch iPad Air will feature MiniLED display technology, just like its larger sibling, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This news was revealed by Ross Young from DSCC, who stated that this new model will offer improved power efficiency compared to traditional edge-lit LCD panels.

MiniLED technology has been used by Apple in their recent 12.9-inch iPad Pro models as well as MacBook Pro devices. The use of MiniLED technology not only helps in saving power but also results in enhanced contrast ratio, particularly beneficial for video viewing. Unlike LED-backlit LCD panels which struggle to produce true blacks, MiniLED displays come much closer without the drawbacks of OLED panels such as cost and brightness tradeoffs.

In addition to these advancements, it is expected that the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models will switch to OLED screens for the first time this year. Apple has been incorporating OLED displays in devices like the iPhone and Apple Watch. As for the 12.9-inch iPad Air, it appears to be positioned as an ideal device for media consumption, provided that the pricing is competitive.

Apple is anticipated to launch new iPad models in May, so more details about the features and pricing of the 12.9-inch iPad Air can be expected in the near future. With these advancements in display technology, it seems that Apple is making a push towards creating devices that are both energy efficient and visually stunning.