Possible camera enhancement anticipated on the upcoming iPad Pro
The upcoming 2026 iPad Pro is set to revolutionise the tablet market with a series of significant upgrades, including the introduction of dual front-facing cameras and the integration of the M5 chip.
Apple's decision to equip the 2026 iPad Pro with dual front-facing cameras is a response to long-standing user feedback about the awkwardness of having a single front camera fixed only on the landscape side. The new design will feature one camera on the landscape edge and another on the portrait edge, enabling users to make video calls and take photos comfortably in any orientation. The landscape camera will likely retain the Face ID functionality, while the portrait camera will serve as a secondary front-facing option for versatility.
In addition to the camera upgrade, the iPad Pro will integrate the new M5 chip, promising enhanced CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance with a notable focus on AI capabilities. This is expected to support more advanced AI-driven software features and productivity enhancements in iPadOS 26 and beyond.
Other anticipated hardware improvements include a standard 16GB of RAM for all models—up from the previous tiered approach—and support for next-generation Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. These changes are designed to support AI and productivity workloads more effectively.
While specific AI-focused software enhancements have not been detailed, the combination of the powerful M5 chip with the dual front-facing cameras suggests new multi-cam features and potentially AI-driven camera modes such as a Desk View function or better video call experience that intelligently adapts to device orientation.
The design of the 2026 iPad Pro is expected to remain identical to the design introduced in 2024, featuring a slimmer waistline and a single rear camera approach at the back. The new design language for the iPad Pro includes a slimmer waistline and a single rear camera approach at the back.
As for Apple's MacBook line, an upgraded MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are rumoured to be released next year, with the MacBook Pro refresh launching earlier than usual.
Sources: [1] TechCrunch [2] Bloomberg [3] 9to5Mac [4] The Verge
The M5 chip integration in the 2026 iPad Pro will not only improve its CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance but also enable various AI-driven software features and productivity enhancements. Furthermore, the addition of dual front-facing cameras will allow users to make video calls and take photos comfortably in any orientation, potentially supporting new multi-cam features and AI-driven camera modes.
