Apple is expected to launch 8+ new products this week, headlined by the iPhone 17 lineup. But a surprise appearance of the forthcoming M5 iPad Pro is now looking even more likely too.
New signs point to higher likelihood of M5 iPad Pro launch at September event
This week’s iPhone 17 event is shaping up to be packed with new product announcements. We’re expecting four iPhone 17 models, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and more.
Apple has a handful of rumored products in the pipeline that could also make September 9 appearances.
However, until recently, I didn’t believe the M5 iPad Pro would be among them.
I figured the keynote was already too full, especially for a product that will debut the first M5 chip—thus meriting a lengthier introduction.
But a couple recent developments have me starting to change my mind.
First, a highly reputable leaker with an anonymous X account posted twice in succession last night.
The two posts included device details for the M5 iPad Pro line (11-inch and 13-inch models in Wi-Fi and cellular configs) and the new Apple Watch lineup (including the SE 3).
I found the timing of these posts curious, since they arrived right on the cusp of Apple’s big September 9 event. Additionally, the Watch products are almost certainly launching at that event—which makes me think the new iPad Pros might be too.
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