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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.

Close-up of tip of Apple Pencil Pro being held in a person's hand.

The iPhone Fold will only be great if it supports the iPad’s finest accessory

An iPhone that moonlights as an iPad is pointless to me if I can’t scribble on it with an Apple Pencil.
Apple iPad Mini 7 Official with Procreate

Your OLED iPad mini is coming… just not anytime soon

iPadOS 26 public beta splash screen running on the M4 iPad Pro 11

Safari isn’t the best iPad browser, and I’m surprised by the solution I found

iPadOS 26 home screen on an iPad

iPadOS 26.1 brings back a beloved multitasking feature to Apple’s tablets

Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

iPad: Everything you need to know about Apple’s iconic tablets

M4 iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

Your iPad could soon get powerful new apps previously exclusive to Macs

The iPad Pro (2024) during JerryRigEverything's bend test.

The next iPad Pro could be cooler, smarter, and maybe even foldable

The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Fold.

Waiting for a foldable iPad? Apple might not have it ready before 2029

Apple-M5-chip

Apple’s new M5 chip ‘delivers a huge boost to AI’ for MacBook and iPad

Person in the backseat of a car using an iPad Pro with Apple's M5 chip.

Apple’s new iPad Pro is faster, smarter, and built for AI

A MacBook's display capacity can be increased by incorporating an iPad as an external screen.

New Macbook and iPad devices packing Apple’s M5 chips could be on the horizon

iOS 26.1 Beta 2

Apple’s new beta update improves iPhone workouts and boosts iPad multi-tasking

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M5 iPad Pro Leak

M5 iPad Pro leak suggests big jump in GPU performance for new tablet

A leaked unboxing of the M5 iPad Pro shows modest CPU gains but a major GPU leap, making Apple’s next flagship tablet a clear upgrade for creatives and gamers, not casual users.
apples unannounced m5 devices show up in fcc leak apple products

New leak suggests FCC has tipped Apple’s new iPads and MacBooks

FCC filings list new Apple model numbers, hinting at unannounced MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models that are widely expected to debut with M5 silicon.
Front and rear view of TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G.

TCL’s $199 tablet chases the iPad mini charm with a paper-like display

The 8.7-inch display on the TCL Tab 8 NXTPAPER 5G has a special texture that reduces glare, cuts down blue light, and can go from color paper to fully black-and-white ink mode.
The Apple Sports widget on iPhone, iPad and Macbook

Apple Sports introduces a feature we’ve all been waiting for, on iPhone, iPad and Mac

You can download this new version of Apple Sports from the App Store today.
iPadOS 26 home screen on an iPad

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

We've got the full list of iPadOS 26 supported devices - find out if you're getting the new iPad update.
Top view of the rear shell on the 11th Gen iPad.

Grab this chance to buy the latest Apple iPad with a $50 discount

The Apple iPad 2025 is already on sale from Walmart, with the 128GB model down to just $299 following a $50 discount.
iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 shown on devices.

Apple confirms release date for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and macOS 26

We now know when you'll be able to download the new software for your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac.
The Galaxy S25 FE held in front of a white cushion with the words 'Galaxy AI' written on it

Samsung announces another phone and two iPad rivals just days before iPhone 17 launch

The Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra are official.
OnePlus Pad 3 and iPad Air.

OnePlus Pad 3 made it surprisingly easy for me to forget the iPad Air

The OnePlus Pad 3 is more than 13-inch speed demon. It even crosses the ecosystem boundaries that have kept the iPad Air in a safe spot so far.
Instagram for iPad

After a conspicuously long absence, Instagram is now available for iPads

It's taken 15 years, but Instagram finally gets an iPad-specific app.
Red Magic Astra tablet and iPad Mini.

I found an iPad mini antidote for Android fans, and it’s a lot better

The Red Magic Astra is a fantastic small tablet that takes on the iPad mini, and beats it with more substance than it ideally should at a $499 ask.
Hand holding Apple Pencil Pro showing squeeze gesture tool palette.

If your iPad works with the Apple Pencil Pro, grab the stylus for below $100

The Apple Pencil Pro is on sale from Best Buy with a $30 discount. If your iPad works with this stylus, you wouldn't want to miss this deal.
A person holding the 13-inch iPad Air (2025).

Our pick for the best iPad is already on sale with a $150 discount

The 11-inch Apple iPad Air M3 with 128GB of storage is available from Best Buy at $150 off, so you'll only have to pay $449 for the tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra sitting upright.

Samsung’s next Ultra tablet appears ready to outshine the iPad Pro

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra will match the iPad Pro’s waistline, but it might offer a bigger display and faster wired charging support, as well.
Rear view of Apple iPad mini with A17 Pro.

Don’t miss this chance to buy the latest Apple iPad mini at $100 off

The Apple iPad mini 2024, which features an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display and the A17 Pro chip, is available from Best Buy for only $399 after a $100 discount.
Rear shell of 2021 iPad Pro.

Every iPad release in chronological order: 2010-2025

The iPad has defined entertainment and computing on a tablet. Here's a history of Apple's famed slate, from the origin to its current status.
macOS Tahoe 26 public beta running on the M4 MacBook Air 15

I installed the iOS, iPadOS and macOS 26 beta, here’s what happened

I've spent a month with the new iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe developer betas. Apple has just released the first public beta for all of these devices — after a month with the updates, here's why you should probably install it.
4 windows open on the iPad Pro 11 on iPadOS 26 developer beta 1

5 things you need to try in the iPadOS 26 public beta right now

iPadOS 26 is the biggest functional update Apple has delivered on its tablets in years, and it brings the iPad closer to the dream of Mac-like workflows.
Home screen of iPad running iPadOS 26.

Does iPadOS 26 make Apple’s cheapest tablet feel any better? We found out

Stage Manager? Yes. Menu Bar controls? Of course. Expanded window tiling? That, too. iPadOS 26 has just tranformed the cheapest iPad for me.
Apple's suite of hardware products

You can now download iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe public betas on your iPhone, iPad and Mac

Plus, the watchOS 26 for Apple Watch and tvOS 26 for Apple TV public betas are also available.
home Screen of an iPad Pro that boots iPadOS 18.

The next iPad Pro could get a weirdly practical camera upgrade

Apple is reportedly eyeing two front cameras for the next iPad Pro, one positioned in landscape mode, while the other will sit alongside the top portrait edge.
Side full view of the ESR Rebound Magnetic keyboard for the iPad.

I found the best iPad keyboard and it’s half the price of Apple’s

ESR's keyboard borrows the sleek magnetic design of Apple's pricey keyboard cases, but waters it down to a much more palatable price for the entry-level iPad.

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