iPad
3 ways Apple plans to make the iPad more Mac-like
Summary Apple is aiming to make the iPad more like a Mac with iPadOS 19, say by displaying a Menu Bar when a Magic Keyboard is connected. There’s no word yet on third-party keyboards. Upgraded multitasking (including window management) is also on the table, though we can only make educated guesses based on macOS. “Productivity”…
The best iPad for 2025: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
We’ve long considered Apple’s iPads to be the best tablets on the market, but determining exactly which model you should buy isn’t always straightforward. Do you just want a big screen for streaming and web browsing? Do you want to use it like a pseudo-laptop? Do you care about Apple Intelligence at all? If you’re…
4 things I learned raising my son on an iPad
Summary iPads can be handy for teaching basics like reading and math, but software-based parental controls are essential. It’s helpful to download apps that support creativity rather than just teach or entertain. Buy a cheap, refurbished iPad if you can, using the savings for things like more apps and a rugged childproof case. The topic…
Apple iPad Air M3 review: The smallest of upgrades
Apple’s new iPad Air is here, but you wouldn’t know it just by looking at it. For this version, Apple decided to leave the tablet unchanged on the outside, save for the new (optional) Magic Keyboard. Inside, however, the Air has Apple’s M3 chip, which means it supports Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI assistant. Once…
The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see last year’s iPads). However, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. The latest version of the operating system has the usual degree of…
Here’s why you should use Stage Manager on your iPad instead of split-screen
Summary Split-screen was Apple’s original multitasking solution for iPads, but I don’t think it’s the best. Stage Manager offers more window control, easier app switching, and support for up to four apps at once. If you’ve got an external monitor and an M-series iPad, you can build a multi-screen workstation. Like a lot of people,…
The Best iPad to Buy (and a Few to Avoid)
Other Good iPads Photograph: Apple Apple no longer sells these iPads, but these slightly older models are still good options, as long as you can find them for the right discount. I recommend checking third-party retailers (like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H). I also suggest cross-checking the price with the latest models to make sure…
Remember when BlackBerry took on the iPad?
Summary Back in 2011, BlackBerry released both its first and last iPad competitor: the PlayBook tablet. The PlayBook was ahead of its time in many ways, shipping with features not available on competing tablet computers at the time. Ultimately, the PlayBook failed to compete with Apple’s iPad in the tablet market, largely down to a…
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Here are the best iPad deals right now
While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many great iPad deals are attainable outside those times. The day-to-day discounts may come and go like changing winds, but there’s often something to be saved, particularly on the more affordable iPads. The most recent iPad Pro and iPad…
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