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Apple Plans OLED iMac Upgrade, but the Wait Could Be Long

The new display could be 20% brighter than the current iMacs.

Let there be light — as in more light, as in a brighter screen for the iMac. Apple is reportedly working on outfitting its desktop computer with an OLED screen that will be 20% brighter than the current model.

South Korean newspaper The Elec reported that Apple sent its specs for the OLED version to both Samsung Display and LG Display for them to bid on the project. Apple reportedly wants a 24-inch display panel with 600 nits brightness, a 20% jump from the 500 nits currently used on iMacs. (A nit is a measure of brightness for screens — one nit equals one candela per square meter. The average candle produces about one candela.)

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In terms of other specifications, the screen size (24 inches) and resolution (218 pixels per inch) will remain the same as those on current iMacs, which utilize a liquid crystal display.

OLED stands for organic light-emitting diode and is a newer, more expensive screen technology that typically offers better image quality than LCD. We break down the differences in technology between LCD and OLED here.

A representative for Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

The downside is that iMac fans will have to be patient to get a brighter screen. The Elec report says development of the iMac OLED panels won’t be complete until 2027 or even 2028, with launch expected sometime after that.

It’s all part of Apple’s movement toward OLED displays for its devices. The company has already done so with the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, and the MacBook Pro is reportedly going to be OLED in 2026.

YouTuber Austin Evans, who has 5.7 million subscribers on his channel where he reviews gadgets and cutting-edge tech, is excited about iMacs getting a brighter screen.

«I am very excited for this,» Evans said. «My main office computer is an iMac M3, it’s certainly not a perfect device, but I do think it fits a nice, albeit small, niche in the lineup. … Going OLED would absolutely be an improvement to image quality.»

Evans also disagrees with those who say the iMac isn’t robust enough.

«There’s an interesting thread, especially among creators, that the iMac isn’t powerful enough for pro uses, but I have to disagree,» he said. «It might not compete with the Mac Mini on price to performance, but with an OLED, it could be an incredibly well-rounded package.»

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, Dec. 21

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 21.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? The first two Across clues stumped me, but I was able to fill in the Down answers and solve it eventually. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Only U.S. president born in the month of September
Answer: TAFT

5A clue: «I’ll ___ it» («Fine, I guess»)
Answer: ALLOW

7A clue: Material for a reusable diaper
Answer: CLOTH

8A clue: Land of Seoul and Pyongyang
Answer: KOREA

9A clue: One might be «Forever»
Answer: STAMP

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Metal pins on a bulletin board
Answer: TACKS

2D clue: Separate into portions
Answer: ALLOT

3D clue: Fauna’s counterpart
Answer: FLORA

4D clue: ___ pole (symbolic carving)
Answer: TOTEM

6D clue: Sound from a fly swatter
Answer: WHAP

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 21, #454

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 21, No. 454.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is a tough one. It will help if you know a certain US state and its sports teams. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Throw it or hit it.

Green group hint: Where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain.

Blue group hint: On the ice.

Purple group hint: Not empty.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Sports projectiles.

Green group: Oklahoma teams.

Blue group: PWHL teams.

Purple group: Full ____.

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What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is sports projectiles. The four answers are ball, Frisbee, puck and shuttlecock.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is Oklahoma teams. The four answers are Cowboys, Golden Hurricane, Sooners and Thunder.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is PWHL teams. The four answers are Frost, Goldeneyes, Sceptres and Victoire.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is full ____. The four answers are back, count, house and time.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 21, #924

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 21 #924

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. If you need help sorting the words into groups, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

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Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Time for tea.

Green group hint: Shhhh!

Blue group hint: Come out.

Purple group hint: Don’t let that fall!