Author: Richard

As Apple shifts from IPS LCD displays to OLED technology, the timeline for the iPad Air’s integration of OLED remains ambiguous. Initial predictions indicated a launch could happen this year, but later information pointed towards a potential release in 2027 or later. Nevertheless, recent insights from the supply chain suggest that production strategies are now in motion, with a possible unveiling in the spring of next year, perhaps as soon as March.

The upcoming OLED iPad is likely to follow the launch of a new iPad mini, which is also expected to incorporate OLED technology. Reports indicate that the iPad mini will be the first to adopt OLED, and Apple is simultaneously developing a new water-resistant design for this device.

While the OLED upgrade for the iPad mini seems more imminent, the timeline for the iPad Air remains less defined, with some sources speculating it may not debut until 2027. However, a recent report from ET News indicates that Samsung is gearing up to produce OLED display panels specifically for the new iPad Air model. Supply chain sources suggest that Samsung Display is poised to commence mass production of these panels by the end of this year or early next year, coinciding with an expected release in the first half of the year, likely between March and May.

It is crucial to highlight that while the iPad Air will come with an OLED display, it might not match the specifications of the more advanced iPad Pro models. The OLED panel for the iPad Air is expected to have lower specifications compared to those found in the Pro series.

Currently, the M4 iPad Air sits between the entry-level model and the iPad Pro. The addition of an OLED display may bring it closer to the Pro tier, but it is anticipated that Apple will withhold certain features, such as ProMotion support, solely for its high-end models.

A recent video from the Veritasium YouTube channel uncovers a specific loophole that may enable someone to steal $10,000 from a locked iPhone, though the risk remains minimal for most users.

### Veritasium Video Showcases Specific Security Flaw First Revealed in 2021

Apple frequently publishes security updates for the iPhone, publicly documenting these changes. Nevertheless, the new Veritasium video brings attention to a particular vulnerability that has lingered since 2021 without resolution.

Professors Ioana Boureanu and Tom Chothia found that a locked iPhone can be tricked into processing an NFC payment through a series of specialized hacks. This technique involves misleading the iPhone into thinking that a payment terminal is a mass transit terminal using Apple’s ‘Express Transit’ feature. The video explains how this method bypasses multiple security protocols established by Apple, allowing for the potential withdrawal of $10,000 from the device.

The vulnerability only applies when a Visa card is set as the iPhone’s ‘Express Transit’ option in the Settings, and does not apply to Mastercard or other card issuers. Apple has stated that the problem arises from an issue with Visa.

Visa has guaranteed that its cardholders are covered by a zero liability policy, which would compensate for any potential losses incurred from the exploitation of this vulnerability. Nonetheless, the company characterized the vulnerability as “very unlikely” to materialize in everyday situations, despite its feasibility in a controlled setting.

For more information, you can view the complete video on Veritasium’s channel.

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