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bubbajet @bubbajet@mastodon.world 2026-11-08 20:32:48 UTC

@atpfm Hello! A question for John, the resident OLED expert. I haven’t had a problem with my iPhone 17 Pro Max, but the display on the new iPad mini and the implementation of PWM is giving me some nausea issues. I had no idea this was a thing, but it seems somewhat common.

I’d love to hear a short (LOL) discussion on what this is, and can the current models be fixed with a software/firmware fix to increase the PWM frequency. (1/2)

John Siracusa @siracusa@mastodon.social 2026-11-08 18:18:26 UTC

@bubbajet In theory, PWM frequency could be adjusted in software. But do not rely on Apple ever doing this or ever officially allowing a third parties to do it. If the screen as sold bothers you, then don’t get the device.

bubbajet @bubbajet@mastodon.world 2026-11-08 20:32:52 UTC

@siracusa Thank you. Yep, this one’s going back for me. Bummer.

bubbajet @bubbajet@mastodon.world 2026-11-08 20:32:49 UTC

Thanks to all of you for my tied-for-first place podcast. (Upgrade is the other) (2/2)
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