"Apple just announced its fastest and strongest processor last week: the M5. The new chip powers the latest iPad Pro and MacBook Pro, both of which are on sale today. The iPad Pro is renowned for being Apple's most cutting-edge tablet, designed for power users and, according to the company's claims, is capable of replacing a laptop."
"I've used all the latest iPads, from the iPad Mini to the iPad 11, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro with M1. Based on a week of use, the iPad Pro with M5 is already the best performer of all - and it's not even close."
"My biggest gripe with Apple's claim that an iPad can replace a laptop in a pinch is that the mobile experience and interface simply can't go one-to-one with MacOS. You could, with Samsung DeX, for example, enjoy a laptop-like experience on a Samsung Galaxy tablet, but the iPad just hasn't cut it -- until iPadOS 26. With iPadOS 26, the enhanced windowing system, which allows you to freely arrange, resize, and layer multiple apps, menu bar, and docked folders,"
The M5 iPad Pro is available now, with prices starting at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,199 for the 13-inch. The device runs on Apple's new M5 processor, offering faster speeds, improved AI workflows, and greater efficiency. Updated connectivity chipsets provide enhanced wireless performance. iPadOS 26 introduces an enhanced windowing system that lets users freely arrange, resize, and layer multiple apps, adds a menu bar, and docked folders. The tablet's thin, lightweight design belies its power, and performance testing over a week shows the M5 iPad Pro outperforming previous iPads and closing the gap toward a true laptop replacement experience.
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