The iPad Pro with a mini LED display will arrive in the first quarter of 2021

Following the spread of rumors about the new generation of iPad Pro and Apple’s interest in using the mini LED display, the latest Digitimes report once again confirms this story. Evidence shows that Apple has transformed its supply chain, and from now on new partners will be involved in supplying its products.

According to the report, Apple has diversified its product chain for displays and touch panels, and the BOE (Chinese display manufacturer) will supply a percentage of the OLED panels used in the iPhone , and GIS will provide touch-sensitive screens for the iPhone. And the iPad will supply.

According to supply chain sources, GIS in August and November 2020 amounted to Taiwan $ 2.198 billion (US $ 76.3 million) and Taiwan $ 1.421 billion through subsidiaries in The Chinese city of Chengdu has invested. The budget is expected to be used to expand the production capacity of the integrated touch module for the iPad, and another $ 753 million (Taiwan currency symbol) is expected to be injected into the investment to improve product line automation. According to sources, the subsidiaries have already started producing integrated touch module for iPad and MacBook (possibly Touch Bar).