Highlights

• Rumours suggest Apple is developing 90Hz displays for the iPad Air, 24-inch iMac and Studio Display.
• Current models of these devices have 60Hz displays.
• The next-generation iPad Air is expected to launch in early 2025.

There have been multiple speculations regarding upcoming Apple display tech with some reports suggesting ProMotion displays with 120Hz refresh rate on the way for iPhones.

However, the recent reports about displays we are getting are not for iPhones but other Apple products.

A new rumour recently emerged indicating that Apple is working on a 90Hz display, which is potentially intended for the upcoming iPad Air, 24-inch iMac and Studio Display.

This speculation was shared by an anonymous source who contacted the Upgrade podcast, hosted by Myke Hurley and Jason Snell.

All current iPad Air, 24-inch iMac and Studio Display models all feature displays with 60Hz refresh rates.

According to this recent rumour, the new 90Hz display will first be introduced with the M3 iPad Air and later extend to the 24-inch iMac and Studio Display.

The anonymous source provided this insight to the Upgrade podcast, saying, “I have news on screen improvements for the next generation of the M3 iPad Air. Apple is working on a higher refresh rate LCD display with a new liquid motion panel fixed at around 90Hz. They’re also working on expanding it to other models or products like a 24-inch iMac and a next-gen studio display.”

Previously, we have had analyst Ross Young mention that the entire iPhone 17 lineup will feature ProMotion displays with support for 120Hz refresh rates.

However, if recent rumours turn out to be true then this will be the first indication of Apple’s development of 90Hz display technology for its other devices.

As for the launch timeline, a Bloomberg report that the next-generation iPad Air is expected to launch in early 2025. As for the Studio Display, there have been no solid rumours about its next iteration.

The 24-inch iMac, on the other hand, was just updated, which means the next upgrade may not arrive until late 2025 at the earliest.

FAQs

Q1. What new display technology is Apple rumoured to be developing?

Answer. Apple is rumoured to be developing a 90Hz display for the upcoming iPad Air, 24-inch iMac and Studio Display.

Q2. When is the next-generation iPad Air expected to launch?

Answer. The next-generation iPad Air is expected to launch in early 2025.

Q3. What current display refresh rate do the iPad Air, 24-inch iMac, and Studio Display feature?

Answer. The current iPad Air, 24-inch iMac and Studio Display models all feature displays with 60Hz refresh rates.

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