M5 iPad Pro unboxing video emerges — full specs and benchmark first revealed

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October 08, 2025

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A leaked unboxing video from Russian YouTube channels may offer our first real look at Apple’s upcoming M5 iPad Pro. The device looks nearly identical externally to the M4 model, with slim bezels, a single rear camera, and a minimalist aesthetic—but subtle changes hint at big internal upgrades. Benchmark tests shown in the video suggest the M5 chip scores roughly 4,133 (single-core) and 15,437 (multi-core) on Geekbench, marking a solid leap over the M4. The GPU result is also compelling, reportedly pushing performance by up to 35 %. One standout change: the back of the chassis no longer bears the “iPad Pro” inscription. Rumors also point to 12 GB of RAM as the new base and a possible second front camera for portrait orientation. Assuming the leak is genuine, Apple might be prepping a fall launch to showcase a device that pushes creative and productivity use cases further.

Regulatory filings from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have surfaced details on unreleased Apple hardware, including model numbers tied to M5 MacBook Pro and M5 iPad Pro variants. The documents—filed under confidentiality requests—suggest Apple is gearing up for new “Pro” releases potentially before 2026. The FCC leaks align with earlier unboxing leaks and rumor cycles, reinforcing expectations of only internal enhancements rather than radical redesigns. Model identifiers like A3434 for MacBook Pro and A3357–A3362 for iPad Pro suggest both WiFi and cellular versions are in the works. These filings often precede public launches by weeks or months, making this a strong signal that Apple’s next generation of power devices is imminent. If true, Apple may time the reveal to coincide with its fall product events.

OpenAI is stepping into generative video with Sora, a standalone app that blends a TikTok-style interface with AI video creation. Users scroll through a vertical feed of AI-generated clips and can remix, comment, or like them. Verified users may allow the app to use their own likeness in videos—others get notified if their likeness is used. Internally, the app has already been used by OpenAI staff during development and is now rolling out more broadly. The vision is a content feed entirely produced via AI, with personalization and discovery baked in. The app faces technical challenges—physics consistency, realism in motion, and avoiding uncanny outputs remain hurdles. Still, Sora marks a bold move from text AI into visual storytelling, pushing OpenAI into direct competition with video and social platforms.

Amazon’s latest Echo family addition, the Echo Dot Max, targets users seeking bigger sound and smarter AI in a compact form. The speaker boasts a dual-driver architecture (woofer + tweeter) designed for fuller bass and clearer mid/high tones, along with improved acoustic tuning. Under the hood, it’s powered by Amazon’s AZ3 custom chip and is built specifically for Alexa+, the company’s next-gen conversational assistant. Dot Max is part of a broader reveal that also includes Echo Studio and new Echo Show units. All devices are designed with more edge processing, advanced sensing, and better wake-word detection. Amazon positions it as a smarter, more responsive smart speaker that adapts to ambient context—and it starts shipping this fall.

Tensions between Elon Musk’s xAI and Apple have escalated, with xAI accusing Apple of favoritism toward ChatGPT in its AI integrations. In legal filings, xAI claims Apple excludes rival platforms like Grok from prominent App Store placements due to its partnership with OpenAI. Apple responded by asking a judge to dismiss the case, arguing that the partnership is non-exclusive and that it’s “widely known” Apple intends to collaborate with multiple generative AI providers. Apple further counters that legal antitrust demands do not require it to partner with every chatbot, especially those it deems lower in quality or less compatible. The dispute spotlights how deeply intertwined AI, platform control, and competitive dynamics have become.

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