The updated specs of the M5 iPad Pro may point toward a major new feature for Apple's next-generation Studio Display expected in early 2026. Apple's latest iPad Pro debuted last month and contains one display-related change that stands out.

There’s more to be done, of course. The iPad Pro M5 supports high refresh rate monitors, but there’s still no option to have it run in clamshell mode. If Apple can make that happen, we could live in a world where your tablet becomes a desktop with a single cable and some Bluetooth accessories.

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro launched last month, and I upgraded from an M4 model. Here’s how my new 13-inch iPad Pro has held up after a full month.

Not only have the newest iPads Air gone on sale for £100 off, but the iPad Pro with M5 chip has been reduced to its lowest price ever, initially dropping by £55, and now a further £15 this Cyber Monday. Seeing as the sales end at midnight tonight, today is your last chance to grab a saving of this magnitude.

Apple itself is offering its traditional vouchers with purchases made before the end of play tomorrow (1 December 2025), but several other retailers are also offering iPad models – including the latest iPad Pro M5 – with big discounts. So check out the ones we've found below. But remember, you'll need to be quick if you don't want to miss out.

Pads are pretty commonly gifted during the holidays, with 9% of iPad owners reporting that they received their iPad

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro adds 120Hz external display support, strongly suggesting a long-awaited high-refresh-rate upgrade for the next Studio Display.

With iPadOS 26, Apple redesigned the built-in cursor, putting it on par with that of desktop operating systems. Thanks to its new arrow shape, you can now click smaller buttons more comfortably, even if the touch targets aren’t too wide. To unlock the iPad’s cursor, you’ll first need to pair a compatible mouse or trackpad.