Apple unveiled its top-of-the-line iPad with an updated M5 chip. However, there's much more that makes it a good upgrade for anyone looking for a new tablet.

Apple on Wednesday announced its new M5 chip along with the new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro, all powered by the new chip. These devices are now available for pre-order, with shipping and in-store availability expected on October 22.

Apple launches the iPad Pro 2025 with an M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7, C1X modem, Ultra Retina XDR display, and iPadOS 26. It is now available for pre-order, and here's a list of variants and their India pricing

Apple’s new M5-powered iPad Pro is the first iPad to officially support the Thread smart home protocol. It comes with Apple’s new N1 wireless networking chip, which adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread — the three wireless protocols the Matter smart home standard runs on.

Leaving behind my iPad Pro for a week-long trip to Autodesk University 2025 felt reckless. Apple’s tablet has long been my creative safety net, the ideal go-to for a distracting doodle, its power and speed more than capable of most tasks, and, of course, Procreate.