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The latest iPad reviews, news, and user guides — all in one place. Apple’s iconic tablet comes in many different forms and iterations, from the iPad Air to the iPad Pro, and Digital Trends offers all of the in-depth coverage you need to know.

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The iPadOS 26 developer beta has transformed my iPad

I’ve been using the iPadOS 26 beta for the past 24 hours on my iPad Pro 11 with M4, and it has completely transformed my iPad experience. Here’s how.
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WWDC 2025: Apple announces iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and more

iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 shown on devices.

8 key things you need to know from Apple’s WWDC 2025 event

iPadOS 26 home screen on an iPad

Will my iPad get iPadOS 26? Here’s every supported model

Watching Netflix on Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

Best Buy is having an Apple Sale — this iPad mini is the best deal

WWDC invite on a phone.

4 things we expect to see at WWDC 2025, and 2 we don’t

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How to keep your Apple devices safe from AirPlay attacks

Home Screen of the M4 iPad Pro.

Best Buy just slashed the price of the Apple iPad Pro M4 by $200

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Apple is going to make it easier to read on your Mac

The iOS 18.5 update waiting on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

iOS 18.5 arrives as Apple edges closer to big iOS 19 reveal

Rolling Square Edge Pro Core attached to iPad Air 2025.

How a $30 accessory made my iPad Air perfect for travel and streaming

Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

My main computer is an M4 iPad Pro, but a 2021 iPad still surprises me

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Writing in Arabic script using the ESR Geo Digital Pencil on the M4 iPad Pro.

The $999 iPad Pro M4 is discounted by $100 at select stores today

If you want one of the best tablets, don't miss this M4 iPad Pro deal.
Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro.

Apple is right to make iPadOS more Mac-like, but I’ll never buy an iPad that runs macOS

A new report claims that iPadOS 19 will get many Mac-like features. But Apple would be wrong to merge the two systems -- in fact, it would be a terrible idea.
home Screen of an iPad Pro that boots iPadOS 18.

iPadOS 19 could get a macOS-like refresh. It’s high time Apple did it

Apple is reportedly planning a functional refresh for the upcoming iPadOS 19 update that will borrow app management and productivity cues from macOS.
Editing notes using the HOU Keyboard for the iPad mini.

I tried a tiny iPad mini keyboard. It was a bewildering experience.

The iPad mini is practically too small for a keyboard. But once you try one, you'll realize that it fills a practical gap in your daily tablet workflow.
A person holding the 13-inch iPad Air (2025).

You could be folding your iPad as soon as next year

The iPad Fold, as it’s being touted, could arrive as soon as next year. A new report suggests that the first folding iPad could be on track to land in 2026. The new would, according to the report, be a massive 18.8-inch iPad when at full size. There are also suggestions that this will come […]
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iPad Air (2025) vs. iPad Pro (2024)

Apple's best iPad, the iPad Pro (2024), is stacked against the iPad Air (2025), which offers the best performance for its price. Here's which you should get.
13-inch iPad Air (2025) with iPad Air 4 and iPad Mini 7 in the background.

What’s the best iPad screen size: should you go 11-inch or 13-inch?

A bigger iPad doesn't necessarily mean more space for watching movies. Here's which is the best iPad for you out of the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air, iPad Pro, and the small iPad Mini.
You can extend your MacBook's screen by using an iPad as a secondary monitor.

iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook

It's no secret that iPadOS is a limiting factor for Apple tablets. But pushing it as secondary screen with my Mac solved more problems that I had anticipated.
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Save $80 and finally get the iPad 10th Gen at the right price with this deal

The Apple iPad 10th Gen has an incredible price at Walmart right now and we're loving everything about it. It's $180 less than when it first debuted.
Reading comics on Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

New iPad mini leak should make you think twice before buying one right now

More information has popped up about a potential OLED iPad mini coming in 2026.
Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro.

iPad Pro with next-gen M5 silicon could arrive later this year

The next iPad Pro could be one of the first devices to get the Apple M5 silicon. It’s already in advanced testing and will likely hit the shelves later in 2025.
Top view of the rear shell on the 11th Gen iPad.

The iPad doesn’t need AI, but Apple must fix something else

The new iPad is a fantastic value, but the situation with accessories is terrible, and iPadOS doesn’t make a solid case either, despite functional cutbacks.
13-inch iPad Air (2025) in purple.

Apple iPad Air (2025) review: Pro power at Air price

The 13-inch iPad Air (2025) isn't the most exciting year-on-year upgrade but it remains the iPad to buy for creatives who don't want to spend $1,000 on the Pro.
Control Center on the 11th Gen iPad.

iPadOS 19 / iPadOS 26: everything you need to know

With iPadOS 19 expected to land at Apple's WWDC 2025, here's everything we know so far about the upcoming iPad OS.
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WWDC 2025: everything you need to know

WWDC 2025 is where Apple will likely showcase the latest iterations of software for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac... with a major naming change rumored.
iPad (2025) colors.

Is the base iPad too popular to get Apple Intelligence?

In an age where Apple is all about its AI powered it seems odd that it hasn’t crammed it into the base model . Why that is may have now become clearer. On the surface there’s the obvious hardware issue of the base iPad simply not packing enough punch to keep up with the AI. […]
Lock Screen view on the 11th Gen iPad.

Apple iPad (2025) review: The best iPad for most people gets even better

The new iPad is generous with storage, serves a faster chip, and a familiar Apple package without a price hike. It’s not perfect, but gets close to that summit.
Prakhar holding the iPad Mini 7.

Forget the base iPad, the iPad Mini is my go-to tablet recommendation right now

The iPad is good enough for most people but I've enjoyed using the iPad Mini more, and it's available at an unbeatable price right now.
The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Here’s how Apple’s first foldable MacBook might win me over

A fresh leak has claimed once again that Apple is developing a MacBook-iPad hybrid with a foldable screen. This time, the news might have finally won me over.
Watching video on M4 iPad Pro.

The M5 iPad Pro launch may have less focus on feature upgrades

Experts don't expect the coming M5 iPad Pro be much different from the prior M4 iPad Pro outside of its SoC, leading them to believe the tablet may launch at a later date than other M5 devices.
Foldable Macbook concept image created by LunaDisplay.

Apple’s rumored foldable iPad could take major step towards hiding the screen island

A new leak suggests that a new prototype for Apple's rumored foldable iPad or MacBook device could have Face ID tech beneath the display.
iPad 2025 vs iPad Air 2025.

Apple iPad (2025) vs. iPad Air (2025): Which is right for you in an AI era?

Apple has just unveiled the first two entries in its 2025 iPad lineup, but choosing the right one feels tougher than ever in today's landscape.

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