Apple OLED iPad Pro being unveiled next week could feature an M4 chip, be AI-focused

Something to look forward to: Apple has been slower than its rivals when it comes to embracing artificial intelligence, but that could change with the upcoming announcement of the all-new iPad Pro next week. In addition to having an AI focus, the OLED slate may also come with Cupertino's next-gen M4 chip, rather than the expected M3.

Apple's Let Loose iPad livestream event takes place on May 7, when it's expected to unveil a new iPad Air and updated iPad Pro, the latter of which will likely receive the first OLED panel in the long-running iPad series.

It was reported that the new iPad Pro would come with Apple's lauded M3 chip found in the latest MacBooks and iMac. However, according to Bloomberg's Apple expert Mark Gurman, there's a "strong possibility" it will launch with the new M4. He said the chip's new ...