Rumors suggest that Apple’s upcoming iPad lineup will feature a powerful AI-centric M4 chip. This chip, paired with iPadOS 18, will introduce a range of AI-powered features, including enhanced transcription, on-device text summarization, and improved image editing capabilities. While these features may not be available in the iPad lineup unveiled at the Let Loose event in May, they are expected to debut in future models released in the fall. The M4-series chips are said to be optimized for running AI workloads on the device, making iPads compelling AI devices even in their current generation. Despite these advancements, Apple’s vision for a true AI tablet may not be fully realized until later releases, as the company continues to improve its AI capabilities through chip upgrades, software advancements, and API integrations.