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Leak Claims Apple Will Pause Major iPad Pro Redesigns for Years

A Weibo tipster cites costly OLED panels as the driver of a shift toward chip-only updates.

Overview

  • Weibo leaker Instant Digital says the current iPad Pro design will persist for years, a claim journalists describe as unconfirmed.
  • The last overhaul arrived in 2024 with OLED displays plus a thinner chassis, followed by M4 then M5 without fresh industrial design.
  • Reports link the slowdown to pricey OLED panels, with limited sales growth in a market where owners upgrade every three to five years.
  • Near-term changes are expected to focus on chips, with an M6 window floated for late 2026 or 2027.
  • Coverage also mentions possible vapor‑chamber cooling, plus no push for ultra‑thin bezels like Samsung or Huawei.