Apple is all set to announce new products at its “Let Loose” event, scheduled for May 7. While a wide range of products are expected, a highlight is the new iPad Pro. This iteration could bring significant upgrades, including the long-awaited switch to an OLED display. Recent reports even suggest the device may be powered by the yet-to-be-announced M4 chip, potentially signaling a greater focus on AI-driven functionality.
The big highlight for this year’s iPad Pro is expected to be the addition of OLED panels, greatly enhancing the visual experience compared to previous models. However, this might not be the only highlight. Earlier, we expected the new OLED iPad Pro to be powered by the M3 chip. Now, a new piece of information coming from a reputable source reports a significant change: the tablet may feature the next-gen M4 chip instead of the M3.
The news comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The insider, with a proven track record, now claims that the new OLED iPad Pro will get the next-gen M4 chip. For those unaware, this chip has not been announced yet. Hence we are anticipating the M4’s debut with the OLED iPad Pro.
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The M3 series of chips delivered significant performance gains over the M2. This was made possible thanks to their 3nm process, compared to the M2’s 5nm. This upgrade allowed for greater output and improved efficiency – a double win for users. Chips with a 2nm process aren’t expected until 2025. Hence, we may see an optimized 3nm process in the M4 chip.
M4 Chip: Potential AI Advancements and Performance
Moreover, previous reports also claim that Apple will significantly boost the number of built-in AI computing cores in the M4 chip. This might be a hint to improve the Neural Engine, which ultimately makes the M4 chip have better AI functionality. Mark Gurman also hinted about AI advancements, he said:
I believe Apple will position the tablet as its first truly AI-powered device — and that it will tout each new product from then on as an AI device
The upcoming OLED iPad Pro can highly benefit from the M4 chip. This shift could signal Apple’s intensified focus on artificial intelligence features. Samsung recently emphasized their GalaxyAI capabilities in the S24 series, highlighting the growing trend of AI integration in consumer devices. With the M4 chip, Apple is expected to focus on advancements in AI for their devices. Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ event on May 7th could finally unveil their strategic approach to AI and how the M4 chip facilitates new user experience
