Apple’s cancellation of the microLED display order for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 earlier this year created the thought that the technology giant had given up on this technology. However, a new rumor refutes this assumption.
According to a post on X, Apple continues to maintain its interest in microLED technology and aims to finally use this technology in an Apple Watch Ultra model that it will launch in 2026. According to previous rumors in February, this date was stated as 2027, but now it looks like it has been brought forward a year.
Apple’s plans are not limited to this. The company is also reportedly planning to use microLED panels in its AR glasses, which will go into mass production in 2026. If these news turn out to be true, 2026 could be a “microLED year” for Apple.
The impact of these developments on LG is still unclear. Time will tell whether the company will continue to demand compensation for the project that Apple previously canceled or will try to get the contract again.
Apple will experience a significant change in its hardware strategy with microLED technology
MicroLED displays promise brighter colors, lower energy consumption and longer lifespan compared to OLED. Therefore, Apple’s continued investment in this technology is considered an important development for both Apple Watch Ultra and future AR glasses. These devices, which are expected to be released in 2026, may also be an important turning point in Apple’s hardware strategy.
Apple’s continued investment in microLED technology is considered a remarkable step in the technology world. This new display technology, which will go beyond the advantages offered by OLED, can take the user experience to the next level for both Apple Watch Ultra and AR glasses.