iPad Pro with M5 chip expected next month — Apple stayed silent at the iPhone launch

Apple began selling its new iPhone models on Friday, but the long-rumored iPad Pro with the next-generation M5 Apple Silicon wasn’t mentioned at the event. Multiple industry reports now point to an October 2025 announcement and release window, following Apple’s typical fall product cadence.

What to expect

• Chip: M5 Apple Silicon — faster CPU/GPU performance, better AI/spatial computing workloads.
• Timing: Rumored for an October launch, with mass production reportedly in the second half of 2025.
• Availability: Likely to appear on Apple.com and major retailers (Apple Store, Amazon) shortly after announcement.

Will you wait?

If you need an iPad now, current M4/M4X models remain excellent. But if you rely on heavy pro workflows, creative apps, or want the latest silicon for longer future-proofing, waiting for M5 could make sense.

Sources & further reading

• PhoneArena — iPad Pro M5: release date, price, features: phonearena.com
• 9to5Mac — Apple product roadmap and October event rumors: 9to5mac.com

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Note: No official Apple announcement for the iPad Pro M5 yet — watch for Apple’s October event or press release for confirmation.