Apple has introduced a new iPad Pro model featuring the M5 processor, further blurring the lines between MacBook and iPad.
The latest iPadOS 26 update includes a new multitasking feature, allowing users to work with apps in a traditional window-like environment, with the ability to move, resize, and minimize them as needed.
The new iPad Pro with the M5 processor is designed to handle demanding tasks such as video production, gaming, and AI processing, with performance exceeding that of current MacBook computers.
From a pilot’s perspective, it’s ridiculously overpowered for anything you’ll ever need to do in the cockpit.
Notably, the entry-level $349 iPad is more than sufficient for handling demanding aviation EFB apps, making the new iPad Pro a significant upgrade.
Author's summary: Apple's new iPad Pro with M5 processor exceeds MacBook performance.