Apple Prepares Water MacBook With Advanced LCD Screen Before Turning To OLED

Illustration of MacBook Air with A-Si screen (photo: x @RDelinfo)

JAKARTA Apple plans to release MacBook Air with a more advanced LCD screen in 2027 before finally turning to OLED technology. According to a recent report from The Elec, the device will use the Oxide TFT technology, replacing the amorphous silicon (a-Si) panel currently in use.

This new screen is touted as a major upgrade compared to today's MacBook Air screen. Oxide TFT LCD technology offers better power efficiency and improved performance over a-Si panels, produces sharper images, smoother scrolling, and better battery life.

In addition, this new technology also allows for faster pixel response times and evener screen brightness levels. That way, users will enjoy a clearer view when watching videos or playing games, as well as reducing the clouding effect that is often seen in conventional LCD.

According to reports from Korean media, Samsung Display and BOE are developing production capacity for this advanced panel. Samsung Display is currently installing a new deposition engine in their A6 production line, while BOE is building a B16 facility with similar capabilities. The two companies are expected to produce millions of units per year, although the production targets have not been announced specifically.

This LCD update comes in line with the news that Apple has postponed its planned launch of the MacBook Air with an OLED display from 2027 to 2029 or later. Meanwhile, the development of the MacBook Pro OLED with a thinner design is still running on schedule, with an estimated launch in 2026 and production projected to reach 3 to 5 million units per year.