Apple to Launch New iPad Pro in Spring 2027

[Entilzha]

“It’s the most expensive iPad ever, and we think you’re going to buy it!”

 

[dombera]

I’ve got M1 Pro 11 inch and I’m wondering when will Apple eol it? How much longer will I be getting software updates?

 

[AppleWarMachine]

I'm glad I got a M5 last week via Amazon to replace my iPad Pro 1st Gen from 2018! 😉

 

[jeremz1ne]

was thinking about updating my iPad Pro but price wise im cool i only really doodle and watch movies on it during trips soooo

 

[HiVolt]

The iPad Pro's were already so expensive as is, before the price hikes, I can't imagine what the next one will cost.

To me it would still be a compelling product if it could dual boot or somehow actively switch between iPadOS and macOS.

But for simply iPadOS and its limitations its just not worth it for me. I bought a M3 iPad Air 11" last year on Amazon sale. It does everything I need it to do, and even still I feel its underutilized with its M3 chip.

 

[Hombre53]

My M4 iPad Pro will still be going strong.

Along with my "ancient" 2018 iPad Pro 11" (A12X), still kicking fanny.

 

[hovscorpion12]

With the launch of OS 27, it’s going to be a very hard sell for the next iPad Pro. It will come down to the hardware

 

[anthony13]

I have a maxed out M5 iPad Pro. I'm good for a bit.

 

[poematik13]

Whos buying these? Doesnt the OS only let you use one app at a time or else they keep reloading and losing all your progress?

 

[hovscorpion12]

Whos buying these? Doesnt the OS only let you use one app at a time or else they keep reloading and losing all your progress?

That has never been the case. Please don’t spread lies.

 

[bluespark]

Too bad it’s probably going to cost $1,199. I was thinking of replacing my 2021 11” Pro within the next year, but not anymore at these current prices…

I also decided against an iPad Pro purchase I planned to make. Just too expensive for what you get.

 

[dominiongamma]

I got my iPad Pro M5 last week before the price increase. No regrets now.

 

[Doug.J]

Other than the amazing screens, I really don't understand this product existing at all these days.

I am starting to agree. If I am not on my Macbook, I open my Find N6 and use a small tablet. My iPad sits next to me unused most of the time.

 

[coachgq]

My M4 iPad Pro will still be going strong.

Yep. I’ll have no interest in upgrading. I’m hoping to get to iPadOS 30 with the M4.

 

[coachgq]

I am starting to agree. If I am not on my Macbook, I open my Find N6 and use a small tablet. My iPad sits next to me unused most of the time.

While I liked this comment, I much prefer to do my daily work in my iPad over a MacBook. As a school administrator who is constantly on the move I just prefer the touch interface and the 1000 nits. I know my work isn’t the same as others and people may prefer a “proper” OS but I’m a fan of my setup.

 

[snipr125]

Other than the amazing screens, I really don't understand this product existing at all these days.

But thats exactly what it is, an amazing screen thats the biggest USP of a tablet imo. Anyway it’s so satisfying to use though thats the main thing, the best in the industry in fact.

 

[JoForumBlueGold]

I think it will be M7. Just like how M3 chips launched in October 2023 but the 2024 iPad Pro skipped and went to M4.

 

[dandyryan]

waste of RAM and chips unless they give it macOS

 

[roncron]

With the base configuration starting at just $2,999. 😉

 

[jon9091]

I’ll take a 15” iPad Pro please.

 

[ort888]

Starting at just $2,399

 

[Apple_Robert]

If true, it will be the typical Apple spec bump. The hardware is years ahead of the meager software.

 

[Shirasaki]

Then we'd have even more people complaining we have a MacBook Pro chip running iPadOS because the divide between that and the A18 Pro running macOS would be greater

Yeah then so what? Let them complain. I can’t even max out my Endfield graphic setting without dropping frames or introducing stutter on my M1 iPad Pro. More performance is always welcome.

 

[polee]

If Apple wait until 2027, they might go M7 or they could go M6 if supply is more available. TSMC has sold all of their 2026 N2 "2nm" fab capacity and are said to be almost sold-out for 2027. With Apple also needing N2 for the A20 and A20 Pro, they might have to juggle supply of all three SoCs for a time.

Maybe they can just justify another price increase again, say of about $500?

 

[zonai]

I'm thinking it will be M7. They skipped M3 on the iPad Pro. iPad Pro could debut the M7 chip like how iPad Pro got the M4 chip before any Macs did.