Pips and Pixels is a new column from James Bentley, iMore's resident gaming expert, discussing all things gaming in the Apple ecosystem. Pips and Pixels explores the latest news, accessories, and titles you might have missed out on, and brings you commentary from the leading developers in the app market. As recent advancements in the Apple Silicon M processors and the brand new A17 Bionic chip show, Apple is becoming more serious about gaming. James looks to the rest of the games industry to see what could be next for Apple gamers.
The next iPad Pro is expected to be unveiled on May 7 at Apple’s “Let Loose” event and rumors suggest a very impressive upgrade compared to the 2022 model. Originally rumored to have an Apple M3 chip, recent reports suggest it could be even more powerful than that, skipping the chip entirely and moving straight up to M4. Though this will make it an excellent device for productivity apps and could set it up nicely for Apple AI, this is not the main reason I’m excited about a new iPad Pro. I think Apple’s next-generation tablet could be an absolute gaming powerhouse but not just because of the M4 chip.
