# Apple’s M5 iPad Pro: A Revolutionary Upgrade with iPadOS 26
Apple’s M5 iPad Pro is anticipated to debut this autumn, and with considerable enhancements in iPadOS 26, it vows to provide a user experience that has been eagerly awaited: hardware impeccably optimized by its software.
## M5 iPad Pro Aimed at Correcting the Software Limitations of Previous Releases
After being an iPad Pro user for nearly ten years, I have observed a persistent trend: the hardware frequently surpasses the software. Reviews of earlier iPad Pro generations consistently express the same thought: “Robust hardware that’s hindered by its software.” This gap has been especially noticeable since Apple started to incorporate Mac-class chips into the iPad series.
For example, the launch of the M1 chip in the 2021 iPad Pro was a revolutionary moment for the MacBook Air, yet it appeared to have minimal effect on the iPad. The same storyline persisted with the M4 chip, which was limited to the iPad Pro for six months. While Apple’s M-series chips have flourished on the Mac, they have left iPad users feeling frustrated due to their untapped potential. Nevertheless, this year, things seem to be changing.
## iPadOS 26: An Ideal Companion for robust iPad Hardware
With the release of the M5 iPad Pro, it will be accompanied by iPadOS 26, which brings an array of productivity enhancements aimed at maximizing the strong hardware. Notable features of iPadOS 26 consist of:
– A robust new windowing system
– Background activities and Live Activities
– A menu bar for better navigation
– Improvements to the Files app
– Fresh audio recording capabilities
– And much more
The excitement surrounding the M5 iPad Pro is tangible, even with few leaks regarding new features. The source of this enthusiasm is evident: for the first time in the iPad Pro’s history, the software appears capable of fully maximizing the potential of its hardware.
Normally, a spec enhancement year for the iPad Pro would not spark much excitement. However, with the progress in iPadOS 26, it is clear that the M5 iPad Pro can provide significant advancements over its predecessor, the M4 model. After ten years of growth, the new M5 version alongside iPadOS 26 is ready to reveal the iPad’s genuine prowess.
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