The iPad Pro can give us a big surprise with its artificial intelligence chips. – Softonic EN

As the highly anticipated Apple event Let Loose approaches, scheduled for May 7th, rumors about the new releases have significantly increased. We expect new iPads, that we know, but even though we believe we already know everything about these devices, new details continue to emerge that, in this case, are expected to set a new standard for what the iPad Pro will be capable of.

According to the weekly Power On newsletter by Mark Gurman, we can expect surprise announcements at the upcoming Apple event in May, especially regarding chips. So far, we were expecting the M3 chips in the iPad, but we might see a preview of whats coming in the Mac in the fall.

The most interesting thing about Gurmans publication is the possible incorporation of the M4 chip in the new iPad Pro models. This chip, in addition to representing the usual evolution compared to the previous M3, would include an improved neural engine aimed at providing all the power necessary for the alleged artificial intelligence tasks in iPadOS 18.

Gurmans writing suggests that Apple will refer to these new iPads as devices with artificial intelligence, although perhaps not from the beginning. The arrival of a more powerful neural engine to the iPad is great news, but if this rumor is confirmed, the hardware would arrive much earlier than the software.

Lets remember that iPadOS 18 will be presented at WWDC 2024 scheduled for June 10th, but it wont be officially available on these new iPads until the fall. It will be then when we can make the most of the M4 chips on our new iPad Pro.

However, there are other aspects to consider when discussing the neural engine beyond iPadOS 18. One of the most significant is the introduction of a new Apple Pencil. This device already takes full advantage of the Neural Engine in important aspects such as reducing latency, and now it can do even more. According to rumors, the new Apple Pencil would also include haptic feedback for the first time, as well as new gestures to perform actions with the systems tools.

Returning to the M4, the question revolves around the iPad Air. We expect two new iPad Air models and we expect them to come with new features. In recent years, the lines between the iPad Air and the iPad Pro have converged significantly. Design, support for the Apple Pencil, and keyboard support are common points that bring both iPad models closer together. If the arrival of the M4 to the Pro models is confirmed, we would have to see if this same change applies to the Air models or if the latter rely on the M3 to function.

Anyway, Apples Let Loose event seems to have surprises and significant improvements that could redefine, once again, what a computer is.

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The iPad Pro can give us a big surprise with its artificial intelligence chips. - Softonic EN