Apple is bracing for a busy year when it comes to launching new devices, and it includes updates on its iPad lines. Though attention is currently on the forthcoming iPad Air models and iPhone SE 4, the highly anticipated iPad Pro is now going to be introduced later in the year. Here’s everything we know so far about the next iPad Pro, including its possible release timeline, design refreshes, and hardware updates.
iPad Pro Release Timeline
A new report from The Elec suggests that Apple will launch the refreshed iPad Pro at the end of 2025. It may further coincide with the announcement of the M5 MacBook Pro models, which would make the end of the year very important for Apple fans.
Earlier rumors indicated that the iPad Pro refresh was delayed due to issues in the manufacturing process of the M5 chip. The M5 chip will enter mass production in the second half of 2025. If Apple sticks to its traditional Spring launch timing for new products, then the M5-powered iPad Pro will only show up sometime in 2026. But now, there’s some evidence suggesting the company may fast-track plans to bring this product to market before the end of this year.
Design: Keeping it in the Family
The upcoming iPad Pro is not expected to see any major design overhauls. Apple redesigned the iPad Pro recently, making it slimmer and more modern, so the company appears content to maintain this form factor. The 2025 models are likely to retain the current 11-inch and 13-inch display sizes with a thinner profile.
This design coherence is consistent with Apple’s practice of perfecting internal parts over changing the aesthetic of the product frequently. For all those who emphasize sleek and mobile devices, this iPad Pro shall continue to stay in their list.
OLED Screens and Component Overhaul
The OLED iPad Pro is generating buzz for its enhanced display technology. Reports indicate that South Korean company LX Semicon may supply display drivers for the new models. Production of these components is expected to ramp up between April and May, further solidifying the likelihood of a late-year launch.
Change within the outer contour may not be much, but the inner upgrade will be its excitement. The M5 chip inclusion may mean the new frontier of performance leap as its processing power and energy efficiency will improve. Still, the schedule of production for the M5 chip will depend on whether this year Apple is ready to make the upgrade or reschedule it until 2026.
Apple’s Broader Product Roadmap
Apart from the iPad Pro, Apple has a few more launches lined up for the coming months. These include the M3-powered iPad Air, an iPad 11 with the A17 Pro chip, and the redesigned iPhone SE 4. This staggered release strategy allows Apple to maintain a steady flow of new products throughout the year.
Conclusion: Will the iPad Pro Arrive in 2025?
While the precise release date for the iPad Pro remains unclear, every indication is that the product will come out in late 2025. If everything works out according to plan for Apple, which integrates the M5 chip and OLED technology, this would be an all-new category for high-performance tablets.
Will Apple stick to its aggressive timeline, or deliver the OLED iPad Pro with the M5 chip this year?