A new rumor from China suggests Apple's iPad Pro lineup could go years without a major update. According to leaker _Instant Digital_, the current M5 generation models are not expected to receive significant changes anytime soon. This aligns with Apple's historical pattern of waiting several years between major iPad Pro redesigns.

Apple last overhauled the iPad Pro in 2018 with the introduction of the Pro 11 and Pro 12.9 models, followed by the M4 generation update in 2024. The rumor points to several factors behind the potential delay, including rising OLED panel costs and limited sales growth. The M5 iPad Pros feature Ultra Retina Tandem OLED displays with dual organic light-emitting layers, which provide higher brightness and longer lifespan but significantly increase production costs.

Industry rivals like Samsung and Huawei are pushing ultra-thin bezels, but Apple reportedly has no plans to enter that competitive arena. The leaker suggests the next iPad Pro update could arrive either later this year or in 2027, likely focusing on a chip upgrade to the M6 generation rather than a complete redesign. This potential stagnation in the iPad Pro lineup comes as Apple simultaneously works on updates for other tablet models, including the entry-level iPad with Apple Intelligence support and new iPad Air models.