The M4 iPad Pro stands out as one of the finest offerings from Apple in the recent past. Its sleek design, paired with the M4 chip, a nano-texture alternative, and an enhanced Magic Keyboard, establishes this tablet as one of the top hardware products available.
With speculation about an impending M5 version debuting as early as this year, it appears that among the enhancements could be even slimmer bezels. The Elec reports that LG Innotek might supply Apple with the chip-on-film (CoF) for iPad OLED screens.
The source indicates that Apple is anticipated to either greenlight or dismiss this new display in June. Up until now, Apple has been relying solely on a display driver IC (DDI) provided by Samsung System LSI. This technology has the potential to reduce the visible bezels on Apple’s premier iPad, enhancing its appeal to prospective purchasers.
Although I doubt this will specifically encourage M4 iPad Pro users to upgrade, additional rumors suggest that Apple is aiming to introduce a landscape-oriented Apple logo and its own 5G modem by 2027. Furthermore, Apple has plans to refresh the OLED display. Current reports indicate that Apple intends to implement 8th-generation OLED technology in the 2026 MacBook Pro models. Meanwhile, the existing iPad utilizes 6th-generation technology, which may eventually be incorporated into the iPad.
iPadOS 26 serves as a connection between the legacy and the future of the iPad Pro. This rumor suggests that Apple aims to continue enhancing its advanced product, even though the M4 iPad Pro remains a strong upgrade for any tablet enthusiast.
The M5 chip is set to enhance this device further, as the company addresses the most significant challenge facing the iPad Pro: iPadOS. The newly announced iPadOS 26 introduces Mac-like menus, a revamped windowing system, and upgraded Files and Preview applications.
These modifications alone are sufficient to give the iPad a more Mac-like appearance, while still prioritizing a touchscreen experience. Consequently, users will finally exploit the iPad’s best functionalities with the features that this upcoming software update will enable.
