Initial reviews for the new 13-inch and 11-inch iPad Pro models are out, highlighting their impressive OLED screens and enhanced features. However, along with the praise, a significant bug affecting HDR color display has been discovered.
According to a report from iMore, certain HDR content on the new iPad Pro models is causing colors to display incorrectly. The issue manifests as blown-out colors appearing as blobs or white streaks, particularly affecting shades of blue like navy and indigo.
Apple has acknowledged the problem and confirmed that it is a known issue with the OLED screens. The tech giant has promised a fix, although no specific timeline has been provided. The bug was likely identified in iPadOS 17.4, which was the version used for testing. Despite the release of iPadOS 17.5 earlier this Monday, the fix for this issue does not seem to be included, suggesting that a patch may come in a future update, possibly iPadOS 17.5.1.
The new iPad Pro models are set to start reaching customers on Wednesday. Given the visibility of the HDR problem and the potential for users to think their devices are defective, it’s expected that Apple will expedite the release of the fix.
While this HDR color bug is a setback, early reviews still highlight the new iPad Pro’s advancements and superior display technology. As always, Apple’s prompt response and the forthcoming fix should help mitigate any major dissatisfaction among early adopters.
Stay tuned for further updates as Apple works on resolving this issue.
