In February Patently Apple posted a rumor report relating to Apple introducing mini-LED displays for a high-end iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in 2021. Our report pointed to three 2019 report covering this subject as noted below.

• 01: Rumor Claims that Apple will Shift to Mini-LED displays for High-end iPad Pro and MacBooks by 2021
• 02: A Prediction by Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in September takes a twist in Timeline for the arrival of Apple's first Mini LED Displays
• 03: Taiwan's GIS that's behind the 2020 iPad Pro Mini LED Displays, may also supply Apple with Under Display Touch ID Technology

In May we posted a report titled "A Taiwan mini-LED Display Supplier has reportedly gained high-spec OEM Orders from Apple."

Today Digitimes is reporting that Taiwan's flexible PCB makers Zhen Ding Technology and Flexium Interconnect reportedly have entered the supply chain of Apple's upcoming mini LED-backlit iPad Pro and MacBook series and will compete with their South Korean peer Young Poong Electronics.

Today's news is showing  us that Apple is building a new supply chain for mini-LED components which is a positive sign that the rumors of a 12.9" iPad Pro with mini-LED surfacing in 2021 may be closer to reality.