M5 iPad Pro (2025) – First 20 Things TO DO! (Setup, Tips, Tricks & MORE!)

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The new M5 iPad Pro is more capable than ever, so if you’re using it fresh out of the box, well you need to learn a few new settings, some powerful features, and some tips and tricks to get the most out of your iPad Pro and iPadOS 26.

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34 Comments

  1. Thanks my new I pad pro 13" arrives today. I got the 13" with 512K and WiFi/Cellular for $275 because I had a trade in and extra apple cash. Can't beat that deal

  2. I just got the iPad Pro m5 and in the files folder I do not have the option to create a new folder. I don't have that icon, any ideas?

  3. anyone lese notice how horribly uncentered the screen protector went on as he was saying how easy it was to install correctly lol

  4. This video was so helpful, this is my first time owning an iPad so I was a little confused using it – thanks!

  5. Are they any new insides of that 80% Charging limit? My last knowledge is that it was bullshit and doesn’t effect more then 1-2% Batterydegration.

  6. I have an M2 and outside it’s not very bright, use it for Final Cut, Logic and for lyrics at shows. Also have an 16” M2 Max mbp. Should I upgraded to the m5, or wait for m6?

  7. Yo G! I’m shocked you’re doing a setup video on an iPad Pro. I didn’t think you would recommend this device. You surprise me G.

  8. I really like IOS26, BUT. There is a simple UI element that there is NO REASON not to have, even the Mac has it and this is a touch device! Why isn’t there Snap to Grid / Magnet, we should be able to drag a app to each side to snap to grid and have split screen, drag apps to each corner of the screen for a 4 app split and drag to the top centre of the screen for full screen.
    Why doesn’t iPadOS have this?, it’s so simple, do the developers know what they’re doing ahha even iPadOS18 had a version of snap to grid. iPadOS26 has grids already build in, just you have to use a tedious process of going to the stop light, click hold the green then select where you want the app to snap in the grid. Come on apple, the point of having a iPad is to be able to drag apps, but not only that. MacOS, Microsoft all have snap to grid, it’s a simple shortcut for simplicity, Add it!

  9. The thing I'm most curious about is if i should really buy it? There is an ipad Air 13'. If you don't run high performance applications (you know those you can use a computer for). I don't see the point for this mega expensive ipad. I guess it's awesome indeed. I have a 2022 pro and it's amazing. But way overkill to be honest.

  10. Great Video you should do a follow up on more indepth ipad pro configuration video for new owners.

  11. Bro… you're suggesting changing icons' colour and don't even mention things like reference display mode (especially in the context of drawing with apple pencil)? That's a video for a housewife buying this ipad for a toddler, not "Tips, Tricks & MORE!"

  12. 4:17 – App Library – is a full on Android feature that's been around forever. Not knocking Apple, but that's just for all the Isheep who say" Android steals so much from Apple". !!

  13. Hey, amazing review! I just picked up the brand-new 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB model) and have a couple of questions, especially regarding the first day experience.

    1. Battery Concern: I was shocked to see my battery drop from 90% to 40% in only 2 hours after unboxing! My battery health is 100% and the cycle count is only 1. Is this super-fast drainage normal due to the M5 running initial setup and heavy background indexing/downloads? Or does this seem like a potential issue?

    2. Benchmark Scores: My Geekbench scores were Single-Core: 4070 and Multi-Core: 15264. Are these scores normal for the M5 chip, or are they different from what you and others have tested?

    Would love to hear your (or anyone else’s) thoughts on the battery drain. Thanks for the help! 🙏🔋"

  14. Please add a TOC. Thanks. I found the following missing #4, 8, 19. Please provide time and title. Thanks.
    0:31 #1 More Display Space
    1:09 #2 Change iPad Window Mode
    1:42 #3 Learn new window controls
    2:45 #5 Use Menu Bar
    3:19 #6 Use App Expose
    4:01 #7 Download to App Library
    7:19 #9 Customize Lock Screen
    8:21 #10 Spatial Wallpaper
    9:37 #11 Enable Battery Percentage
    9:47 #12 Set 80% Charge Limit
    10:37 #13 iPad Keyboard Trackpad Mode
    11:04 #14 Swipe Down on Keys
    11:09 #15 Shrink iPad Keyboard
    11:48 #16 Set Default iPad Apps
    12:19 #17 Only draw with Apple Pencil
    12:38 #18 Apple Pencil Gestures
    15:19 #20 Custom Folders

  15. It's great that you pundits liked a mess around with everything. When it comes to the graphic user interface. All I want is the very first style graphic user Interface.

    I know the graphic design engineers need to have a job, but I wish they quit screwing around with a normal out of the box turn it on settings. I HATE LIQUID GLASS and all the other garbage.

  16. Just got this as my first ever iPad. Bit overwhelmed tbh! The flick feature for windowed apps seems useful. Ta!