A frameless iPad Pro may be Apple’s biggest surprise in 2026

Apple is preparing a dramatic redesign of the iPad Pro that could set a new standard for the tablet market. According to the latest leaks from respected Chinese source Instant Digital, future iPad Pro models will get a virtually frameless OLED display with record-thin bezels.

Apple’s latest leaks show that the iPad Pro will have a virtually frameless OLED display with record-thin bezels.

The main feature of the new design will be the almost complete absence of visible bezels around the screen. Unlike rival Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, which uses a cutout in the screen for the front camera, Apple has found a way to keep a clean display surface without sacrificing functionality. The screen-to-body ratio will exceed 90%, which will be the best of any Apple tablet.

To realize this ambitious project, Apple will have to tackle some tough technical challenges:

1. Positioning of the front camera and Face ID system — Dynamic Island (as in the iPhone) or sub-screen options are being considered
2. Total reconfiguration of the internal space — it will be particularly difficult to accommodate the cooling system for the powerful M5 chip
3. The use of the latest OLED technology — including LG Display’s innovative «chip-on-film» solution

Experts note that the current 2024 iPad Pro model with the M4 chip is unlikely to get this revolutionary design. We’ll likely only see it in the 2026-2027 models. This is due to both technological complexities and Apple’s traditionally cautious approach to radical innovation.

It’s worth noting that the information is still in the nature of a rumor — Instant Digital’s source, while reputable, has sometimes made inaccuracies in the past. However, the idea is consistent with Apple’s overall strategy of constantly improving the design of its flagship devices.

If Apple does pursue this project, it could give the company a serious advantage in the premium tablet segment, where the iPad Pro is already a leader thanks to its performance and ecosystem.

The Frameless iPad Pro — possibly Apple’s biggest surprise in 2026 was first published on ITZine.ru.