Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event is already expected to bring one of the company’s most significant product launches in recent years. Alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11, the company could also announce the highly anticipated iPad Pro model with an M5 chip. While we have not heard concrete details, recent evidence perfectly lines up. If the news has any heft, it would add another highlight to an already jam-packed event.
Apple may unveil the M5 iPad Pro at its September 9 event, coinciding with the tablet’s 10-year anniversary milestone
According to 9to5mac, a reliable leaker who remains anonymous on X has recently shared model numbers for both the 11-inch and 13-inch M5 iPad Pro variants, available in Wi-Fi and cellular configurations. While we have previously reported that the company could announce the new iPad Pro models later this year, a September launch was not part of the rumors.
The company typically announces new models in spring, but since that did not happen this time around, our next guess was a timeframe more closely associated with the launch of the M5 MacBook Pro models. However, the company is moving away from its set schedule of launching the new MacBook Pro models as well, as the devices are slated to arrive early next year. This has left the M5 iPad Pro refresh in a hazy situation, with the model not sitting well in any timeframe. Potentially, the company will tie the launch of the M5 chip and the iPad Pro with the iPhone 17 launch event to get the upgrades rolling. To be fair, it is the perfect venue for the chip to get some traction.
Another major indication that Apple will see fit to announce the M5 iPad Pro at its “Awe Dropping” event is that the lineup is turning 10 tomorrow. That’s right, the iPad Pro was originally launched on September 9, 2015, which makes tomorrow the ideal date for the company to announce the new models with upgraded chips. It remains to be seen if the company gives the device due attention solely based on launch dates.
Combined with iOS 26, the M5 iPad Pro’s launch tomorrow could prove to be an upgrade that would change how users see and use the iPad. The company is set to deliver the most comprehensive set of productivity features yet with the new redesigned operating system, and the M5 iPad Pro could finally bridge the gap between hardware power and software capabilities.
At the end, we would advise you to take the news with a pinch of salt as the final word rests with Apple, and there is a chance that the company will announce the M5 iPad Pro upgrades via press release after the iPhone 17 launch. Do you think Apple will announce the iPad Pro refresh tomorrow?
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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