Will Apple Merge iPad and Mac Into One Device? Execs Deny Rumors, Teases New Improvements Rumors have been going the rounds on the Internet speculating that Apple might soon merge the iPad and Mac. Photo : Kevin Frayer/Getty Images The recent Apple Spring Loaded event witnessed the launch of a new iMac and iPad Pro, both of which are using the same M1 chip that was first introduced to MacBook laptops last year. With the application of the Apple M1 chip being possible for both the Apple tablets and laptops, as well as desktop systems, rumors have been going the rounds on the Internet speculating that the tech giant might soon merge the iPad and Mac.