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iPadOS 26 and the M5 iPad Pro: Apple’s Most Significant Desktop Convergence Yet

Reviewing iPadOS 26 and Dreaming about the Upcoming M5 iPad Pro Hardware

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Jordan A Robison
Sep 20, 2025
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With the release of iPadOS 26 on September 15, 2025, Apple has delivered what many are calling the most transformative update to iPad software in its history. The revolutionary Liquid Glass design and powerful windowing system represent a fundamental shift in how we interact with tablets. Combined with anticipated M5 iPad Pro hardware launching as early as October, we’re witnessing a pivotal moment where Apple’s software ambitions are finally catching up to—and preparing for—its exceptional hardware capabilities.

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