It seems that after several years without updating external monitors, Apple is planning to bring at least a little fresh air to this segment this year. Portal MacRumors noticed a few hours ago that a previously undisclosed product had appeared in the Chinese regulatory database Apple monitor with the designation A3350. And although the record does not indicate more about the product, given the speculation from earlier, it is more or less clear that this is either a new version Pro XDR display, or cheaper Studio DisplayIn both cases, these are old monitors that definitely deserve an update.
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The information available in the database primarily suggests that the new monitor is to be equipped with a high-performance LCD panel. However, this in itself does not reveal anything completely, because as the current Studio Display, So Pro The XDR display uses LCD technology. However, it is miniat least to confirm that the OLED panel, which was previously speculated, will not be switched over yet - so miniat least in one of the two models mentioned above.
As for probability, the introduction of a new generation seems more likely at the moment. Studio Displaye, as there has been significantly more buzz about it recently than about XDR. According to behind-the-scenes information, Apple could tooneto bring ProMotion with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, HDR support and also a significantly more powerful chip, specifically A19 or A19 Pro, which would take care of, for example, better webcam functionality. If, in addition, Apple reached for mini-The LED backlighting that was talked about in connection with this model in the past would still be an LCD panel, so this one is not even varianta is not excluded by the entry in the database.
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The temporal connection is also interesting. The current Studio Display appeared in the same database about three months before the official launch in March 2022. So if Apple If Apple has kept a similar schedule this year, we could expect the new monitor sometime in March or April. This would fit nicely with speculation about the arrival of a new generation of Mac Studio with M5 chips, which would be the new Studio Display It made sense to present them side by side. After all, even the first generation of Mac Studio showed up next to Studio Displaye.
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About the successor Pro The XDR display, on the other hand, is talked about much less, which of course does not mean that it is not timely. This professional monitor was introduced back in December 2019 and, although it is still technologically cutting-edge, miniA slightly higher refresh rate or an integrated webcam would definitely suit it. So let's be surprised with what Apple sononec under the designation A3350. But it is certain that the monitor segment Apple has been taking it seriously again in recent years, and this year could bring a very interesting surprise.
