iPad is a line of tablet computers from Apple Inc. running the iPadOS mobile operating system. These are low-cost products designed to appeal to young students, and anyone looking for a light-duty tablet.
iPad computers continue to be popular. Apple is the 500-pound gorilla of the global tablet market, shipping twice as many units as any of its rivals.
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The lineup begins with a basic entry-level model made for budget-conscious buyers. The midrange features the Air and mini models, which offer a balance of modern features at a moderate price. These two models come in three total screen sizes: small, medium and large. At the highest-end, the Pro model offers the latest and greatest technology for power users — those who depend on the tablet to get their work done every day.
Apple’s makes a budget model called simply “iPad.” The most recent is the 11th-generation model from early 2025. It come with a relatively modern A16 processor and 11-inch screen. It offers impressive performance and portability for a budget tablet.
The A16 chip means that it lacks support for Apple Intelligence and the ability to plug in an external display. However, its 128GB of storage, USB-C port and Touch ID button means that it has plenty of space with convenient charging and daily usage.
The tablet’s excellent front-facing camera and long battery life further add to its appeal.
The “middle of the road” option runs on a speedy M-series Mac processor, but not the latest. It comes in both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, too, so you can opt for a larger screen.
The current version is the M3 model from early 2025. It is a powerful and versatile tablet, capable of handling both casual and professional tasks. While it lacks Face ID and some advanced features of the iPad Pro, it offers a great balance between performance and price.
It’s an especially capable computer when you pair it with the Magic Keyboard, which adds a laptop-style keyboard and trackpad. With the Apple Pencil, it’s also a note taking device and drawing tablet.
In Cult of Mac’s review, our biggest draw against it was the limited multitasking capabilities compared to a Mac — but the upcoming iPadOS 26 update with app windowing, coming this September, alleviates many of those concerns. Its versatility makes it a compelling alternative to a laptop with more diverse use cases.
The smallest tablet from Apple doesn’t skimp on features. The version currently for sale, with an A17 Pro chip, was released late last year. Think of it as a smaller version of the Air, and you’ve got an idea as to its feature set.
Its fast processor, 128 GB of storage, and support for Apple Intelligence AI features make it a smart choice that will last you for many years. The tablet retains its compact 8.3-inch display but fixes the “jelly-scrolling” issue from the previous model.
Initial reviews noted that it lacked Stage Manager, a multitasking feature. However, the upcoming iPadOS 26 update will take it above and beyond with Mac-like app windowing. This will make Apple’s tiniest tablet a truly capable machine.
It’s also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil USB-C for drawing. While Apple doesn’t make a keyboard and trackpad case for the iPad mini, you can pair a keyboard and trackpad via Bluetooth.
The iPad mini proves that a small tablet doesn’t have to skimp on features.
The premium version boasts Apple’s latest Mac processor, an OLED display, and other advanced features. It comes in 11-inch and 13-inch variants. The current model, released in early 2024, comes with Apple’s latest M4 chip.
The latest iPad Pro is far lighter and thinner than previous models, thanks to the M4 chip’s efficiency. It is Apple’s thinnest computer ever. The new tandem OLED display offers perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and improved brightness, especially in challenging lighting conditions. By stacking two OLED panels in a single display, it can overcome the typical limitation of OLED, its brightness, while still offering incredibly accurate colors.
The M4 chip, with its powerful CPU and GPU, enables advanced AI capabilities, enhanced gaming performance, and drives the new display technology.
Its redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory is also made of premium materials, with a new enclosure that’s partially made of aluminum. It features a larger trackpad and function keys, just like a laptop, while shedding some weight and thickness.
It’s compatible with both the Apple Pencil USB-C and the Apple Pencil Pro, for drawing and note taking.
The best iPad for kids would probably be the entry-level model, purchased used for a good deal. Kids don’t need a tablet with a tandem OLED display — the basic tablet will do.
I would recommend a bulky and sturdy case, to prevent it from getting damaged.
Compared to an iPhone, you have many extra features on account of the bigger screen. You can run a bunch of apps simultaneously with Stage Manager — and, in iPadOS 26, free app windowing, just like a Mac. Resize app windows from the bottom corner and rearrange them on screen.
Another unique feature is support for pen input. The Apple Pencil lets you draw on the screen in supported apps. You can also use it for note taking, or writing anywhere you can type in the system. The Apple Pencil can also be used a cursor, tapping and scrolling through the interface.
You can also connect a keyboard and trackpad accessory like a laptop. The iPad supports an on-screen cursor that can point and click.
Optionally, you can order one with a cellular connection. This gives you a persistent connection to the internet, no matter where you go, just like an iPhone. You can browse the web, use apps, watch videos all the same — anywhere your iPhone can connect, too.
A cellular model costs an extra $150 on the entry-level models and $200 on the pro models. Cellular models require extra hardware for the internal eSIM and antennas, so they are separate models from the Wi-Fi only models. You cannot add cellular to a Wi-Fi only iPad; it has to be ordered as a cellular model.
Adding a secondary device to a cellular plan typically costs an extra $10/month in the United States on all the main cell providers.
When ordering an iPad new from the Apple online store, you can add an engraving to the back for free. You can add two lines of text, of about 30 characters. Type your name, some basic contact information, or something unique to identify the device. You can also add emoji or circled letters for fun.
You can only order an engraved iPad from Apple online. It’s not available from third-party retailers nor from an Apple Store. That’s because it’s engraved at the factory. However, you can still have it shipped in a similar amount of time when you order it.
The iPad has similar built-in wallpapers from Apple as the iPhone. You can customize the Lock Screen using all the same features.
There are a few extra considerations, though. The iPad has a much bigger and squarer screen, with a 4:3 aspect ratio, instead of a 2.2:1 aspect ratio. It can also freely rotate between portrait and landscape orientation, whereas an iPhone wallpaper is only portrait.
The biggest 13-inch model has a display resolution of 2752 × 2064, so a 4K wallpaper is big enough to fill the screen.
There’s a wide world of accessories that can extend and enhance the functionality of your tablet. A keyboard (or keyboard case) can transform your tablet into a laptop for real work, especially with an external monitor or storage. If you just want to prop it up somewhere, a stand can come in handy. And if you’re a bit clumsy, you’ll want a screen protector. Finally, for traveling, you’ll want a charger you can take in your bag.
The iPad can work with most keyboards, either wired over USB-C or over Bluetooth. That makes keyboard shopping easy — just about any Bluetooth keyboard will work.
The Keychron K3 Pro is an excellent pick if you want a mechanical keyboard for your iPad. It’s a low profile mechanical keyboard, and it’s highly customizable to match your taste. Mechanical key switches mean the typing feel is far more comfortable (and tactile) than an ordinary keyboard. Find it on Amazon here.
Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 is a slim and lightweight portable keyboard for iPad users who prefer a separate case and keyboard. It offers a full QWERTY layout with multimedia controls, but sacrifices key travel and backlighting for its compact design. It’s an optimal choice to keep in a travel bag for typing on the go. Read our review or check it out on Amazon here.
A popular accessory for iPad is a keyboard case. They offer a laptop-style keyboard and trackpad with protection built-in.
Apple makes the Magic Trackpad for the Air and Pro models. They feature a cantilever design that raises the iPad up like a laptop, with a full-size keyboard and laptop-style trackpad. Both are rather pricey, but are each very high-quality accessories. The Pro version features an aluminum palm rest and Force Touch trackpad, just like a MacBook.
For the entry-level iPad 10 and 11, Apple makes the Magic Keyboard Folio. It features a detachable keyboard with full-size keys, a trackpad, and a function key row. The keyboard costs $249 and is only available in white. Find it on Amazon here.
ESR’s Rebound Magnetic Keyboard Case 360 offers a protective case, keyboard, and trackpad. It allows typing in both portrait and landscape mode, a feature lacking in Apple’s Magic Keyboard. While it is more affordable and functional, it is heavier and thicker than Apple’s product. Check it out on Amazon or read our review.
Logitech’s Combo Touch for the M4 iPad Pro offers a detachable keyboard and trackpad, a built-in kickstand, and a larger trackpad compared to Apple’s Magic Keyboard. While Logitech’s case provides more protection and a lower price, Apple’s Magic Keyboard is lighter and includes a USB-C port for charging. Shop on Amazon or read our review.
KYY’s external monitor, with good screen quality and USB-C/HDMI connectivity, is a budget-friendly option at $105 — and it’s often on sale for far cheaper. It’s compact and portable, fitting easily in carry-on luggage. Find it on Amazon here or read our review.
Most portable monitors are 1080p, but Topmonitor makes one that’s higher resolution. The Topmonitor 15.6-inch 4K offers both USB-C and HDMI ports, and comes with a similar 3:2 aspect ratio to your iPad. It’s slightly more expensive at $140 — though frequently on sale for less. Find it on Amazon here.
For a desktop display, Sceptre makes a 4K 27-inch screen that works with iPad. You can connect to it using an HDMI to USB-C cable. It’s a full-size monitor for real multitasking, just like a desktop computer or laptop. You’ll need a keyboard and trackpad (or mouse). It’s only $180; check it out on Amazon.
You can use external storage devices from the Files app by plugging them into the USB-C port on your device. This lets you share big storage volumes with a Mac or PC.
The Samsung T9 solid-state drive is small enough and tough enough to go almost anywhere. Connect it to your Mac, iPad or even iPhone via its USB-C port to transfer data at up to 10Gb/s. Available in a range of capacities from 1TB to 4TB.
The Samsung T9 solid-state drive is small enough and tough enough to go almost anywhere. And it’s available in capacities up to 4 terabytes. It’s 3.5 inches by 2.4 inches by 0.6 inches, and covered in a layer of rubber. That allows it to survive drops up to 9.8 feet (3 meters), and it’s much less slick than aluminum. Read our full review or buy it on Amazon.
Move your files in a flash with speeds up to 1,000MB/s Read, 900MB/s Write. And the portable SSD includes a convenient one-handed sliding cap, an LED status indicator and functional keyring loop.
Those who need a bit less storage capacity can appreciate the Kingston DataTraveler Max. It’s the smallest option on this “Best SSD” list, and the only one to come with a built-in USB-C connector so it plugs directly into a Mac or iPad, no cable necessary. Buy it on Amazon here.
Find more options in our guide to external SSD storage.
The Elago Magnetic Stand for iPad, available in a bunch colors from gray to blue to pink, mimics the design of the iMac and turns an iPad into a small desktop. It features a magnetic connection, adjustable hinge, and is priced at $110.99 from the Cult of Mac Store.
The Lululook 360 Rotating Foldable Magnetic iPad Charging Stand is a versatile accessory that supports various Pro and Air models. It features a magnetic connection, allowing for cable-free charging and leaving the iPad’s USB-C port open for other accessories. While charging speed is limited to 17–18W, the convenience of wireless charging and the stand’s flexibility make it a worthwhile investment for iPad users. Check it out on Amazon.
The Plugable 40W Dual USB-C Charger is a super compact and powerful charger. It features two USB-C ports, a foldable AC plug, and a convenient LED indicator. While it offers enough power for most devices, the 40W output is split between ports, with the first port receiving priority — so you can top up your tablet and your phone at once. Find it on Amazon.
Ugreen’s new Nexode Pro lineup of four gallium nitride (GaN) wall chargers offers powerful charging options in small sizes. The chargers, ranging from 65W to 160W, feature multiple USB-C and USB-A ports, making them suitable for charging various devices simultaneously. The compact 65W version can quickly top up any device, and the 100W version is recommended for its solid power, medium size, and versatility. Check it out on Amazon or read our review of the whole lineup.
For charging all your devices at once, the Zens 4-in-1 charging station is capable of charging an iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPad simultaneously. The station features a MagSafe wireless charger, Apple Watch stand, AirPods charging mat, and an adjustable USB-C connector. It is for sale on Amazon.
Is an Apple tablet the best thing for you to buy? You may also want to consider a MacBook if you have more advanced needs, a Samsung tablet if you’re limited on your budget, or an Amazon Kindle if you plan on reading a lot of books. Here’s how they all stack up vs the iPad.
The iPad and MacBook run similar apps made by Apple, like Safari, Messages, Mail, Photos and more. A lot of third-party apps run on both, like Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Notion, Slack. Even advanced apps like Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro have iPad versions, although they aren’t as advanced as their MacBook counterparts.
While the iPad can handle the basics in much the same way, like web browsing and working on documents and files, a MacBook can do more advanced tasks. While iPadOS 26 brings some power features like app windowing, local audio and video recording and the Preview app, there will still be some features only possible on a MacBook.
An iPad is still a single-user device, while a MacBook supports multiple users. Only a Mac can write code with Xcode or the Terminal.
However, the iPad has exclusive features as well — it’s also a touchscreen tablet you can take with you, and it supports drawing and interaction with the Apple Pencil.
The iPad and Samsung Galaxy tablets have somewhat similar capabilities — both can handle multitasking and both support pens, keyboards, trackpads and mice.
Like all Apple products, they support Apple services and sync with your other devices. You can take phone calls and reply to your texts, use it as the screen for your MacBook, sync your photos and videos and more. It runs all the same apps as your other Apple devices, too.
Apple tablets have a more powerful chip inside, thanks to Apple silicon. The M-series chips are the same chips that go in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. With that much speed, Apple’s tablets will last much longer without feeling slow.
Samsung Galaxy tablets, however, are cheaper. The starting price for the latest model is around $220. At that price, you would have to buy a refurbished or older model iPad.
The Kindle is a dedicated eBook reader, as opposed to a tablet. It has limited connection to the internet and won’t distract you with all your notifications.
The Amazon Kindle has an e-ink screen. It isn’t shiny and bright, it’s soft and paper-like. It’s much easier to read in broad sunlight and less harsh on the eyes at night. Although, the e-ink screen means it doesn’t display comic books as well as a tablet, and can’t play videos well.
The Amazon Kindle also has fewer apps. If you use a specific eBook app on your iPhone or iPad, it may not run on the Kindle.
So while the Kindle is a better dedicated book reading experience with fewer distractions, its limitations may prevent you from using it in the same way.
Apple's entry-level tablet gets a solid upgrade, with a welcome boost to the base model's storage. It's a great option for watching videos, checking emails, surfing the web and more.
The entry level model is often on sale on Amazon. The Cult of Mac review calls it “a brilliant product for the price.” You can get moderate deals on it, bringing the $349 price down to $319 or sometimes even $299. See what the current best deals are here.
The midrange iPad is the perfect all-around tablet for students, work and casual living room use.
Pair with the Magic Keyboard for a laptop-style keyboard and trackpad. Works with Apple Pencil (USB-C) and Apple Pencil Pro.
The midrange and powerful iPad Air is on sale at Amazon as well. This tablet has the same chip that you can get in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, so it’s a powerful device that’ll last you a long time. You can get $50 off the 11-inch model, taking it down to $549; or get a whopping $100 off the 13-inch model. Check out the best deal here.
iPad Pro is Apple’s most powerful, with the best-looking display. It’s a no-compromises tablet for those ready to get things done.
You can get the biggest deals on the iPad Pro, on sale with up to $250 off on Amazon. This tablet has a gorgeous tandem OLED display in a remarkably thin and modern design. It’s the only model with Face ID and all the other advanced features. See the best deal here.
You can check whether your battery is in good health in Settings. Open Settings > Battery > Battery Health to see what the maximum battery capacity is. If you’re over 85 percent, your battery is solid. If your maximum capacity is between 80 – 85 percent, you should take a look at a battery placement or possibly trading your device in.
iPad repair for battery replacement is notoriously tricky. While Apple runs the self-service repair program, all repairs begin with carefully removing the big, millimeters-thin display, which takes an expert hand to remove and replace.
You need to properly reset your iPad before you trade, sell or pass it down. That way, the new owner will be able to set it up as brand new, with none of your data left on it.
First, make sure that a recent iCloud backup is in place. You can check this in Settings by tapping on your name at the top, then tapping iCloud > iCloud Backup. Make sure that “Last successful backup” is a recent date and time. Otherwise, tap Backup Now.
After setting up your new device, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad and tap Erase All Content and Settings.
You can trade in an old iPad you’re ready to ditch through the Cult of Mac Buyback program. You can get some cash back for an old iPad you have that you can put towards a new purchase.
Don’t worry about packaging — put your device in the box you’ll get in the mail and use the included return label to send it back for free. You don’t have to send back your charger, either; keep it for yourself.
You can get your money back by a printable e-check, ACH deposit or even a check through the mail.
iPad has apps well suited for a variety of uses: browsing the web, checking email, playing games, reading books and magazines, and watching movies and TV shows. Students use them to attend class virtually and for homework, while professional users turn to them for email, editing documents and viewing PDFs.
Any iPad comes with a suite of useful apps written by Apple, and there are millions more available in the App Store.
There’s a wide array of accessories on the market. There are even an attachable keyboard cases with a trackpad to turn the tablet into a notebook.
There are a bunch of great drawing apps for iPad that take advantage of the Apple Pencil:
The first Apple tablet was announced on January 27, 2010 and launched on April 3, 2010, as a larger version of the iPhone and iPod touch. That original model had a 9.7-inch screen, a 1GHz Apple A4 chip, and it debuted at $499, a considerably lower price than typical Windows tablets of the time. The product was an immediate success. Over a million units sold in less than a month — half the time it took Apple to sell that many iPhones. In iPad’s first year, Apple sold around 25 million of them.
The product line has gone through many successive generations since then, with the price dropping while the screen got larger. The iPad 11 has an 11-inch display and a powerful A16 chip, for example.
November 14, 2006: Apple teams up with a slew of airlines to offer the “first seamless integration” between iPods and in-flight entertainment systems.
A special dock will let iPod owners use the devices to play music and videos on planes’ seat-back displays. The plan promises to rid the world of old-fashioned in-flight movies and printed magazines.
November 11, 2015: Apple’s first iPad Pro goes on sale after months of speculation about the giant-size tablet.
With its much larger screen, professional-oriented targeting and dreaded (optional) stylus, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro represents Apple CEO Tim Cook’s cleanest break yet from Steve Jobs’ vision for iOS devices.
And it turned out all the better for it!
When Apple needs to install a security patch onto an iPhone, iPad or Mac, it now does so without requiring the user to do anything — or even be aware of the update. The new Background Security Improvements feature delivers “additional security protections between software updates,” according to Apple.
It’s a feature of iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1, but users have the option to deactivate it.
Apple makes some of the best tech products in the world — beautifully designed, powerful and reliable. But even the best stumble sometimes.
Over the years, I’ve used plenty of Apple devices that looked great on paper but turned out to be frustrating in practice. Here are the ones that made me question Apple’s “it just works” mantra.
Slide Over, one of the best iPad multitasking features, got rescued from the rubbish heap with the new iPadOS 26.1. It’s an ideal way to keep an application that you check frequently but not constantly within easy reach — it’s offscreen but accessible with just a flick of a finger.
Here’s how to use Slide Over, and why you shouldn’t ignore the option now that it’s back in iPadOS 26.1, which launched on Monday.
iOS 26.1, which Apple released Monday, brings five features you should check out immediately after you install the update.
The biggest change gives you a way to customize the legibility of Liquid Glass, the major user interface overhaul Apple delivered to all its software platforms this year. But there’s plenty of other cool stuff you don’t want to miss.
Other key upgrades come to Apple Music and the iPhone’s alarm clock interface. Plus, there’s a setting that can keep your iPhone battery from draining in your pocket. And for iPad owners, there’s the celebrated return of Slide Over on iPad.
The iPhone App Store is now accessible on a Mac. And iPad users can research what macOS applications are available. Anyone can see what Apple Watch apps are available. All of these are possible now that Apple finally put the App Store on the web Monday.
It’s long overdue, and still missing a feature many users would like.
Although Wi-Fi 7 is theoretically more than four times faster than Wi-Fi 6E, tests of wireless performance on newer iPhone models that support the upgraded standard show no real improvement in speed. This is reportedly because Apple did not implement the Wi-Fi 7 changes that would boost performance over iPhones with Wi-Fi 6E.
In Apple’s defense, it did implement the portion of Wi-Fi 7 intended to make wireless connections more reliable. That’s arguably the part of the standard that benefits average users the most.
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: The latest rumor about the 20th anniversary iPhone whets our appetite for this glorious device. It’s just over the horizon, and it sounds like an absolute stunner.
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In addition to a bunch of much-needed bug fixes, iOS 26.1 brings plenty of new features. Tweaks to Liquid Glass improve its legibility without sacrificing its cool effects. iPad multitaskers can rejoice the return of Slide Over, which returns better than before.
There are 20 new changes: A new user interface for alarms, improvements to Photos, a new gesture for quickly fast-forwarding music, a setting that fixes a long-standing problem with the Lock Screen, and much more.
Here’s the complete list. Read on or watch our hands-on video.
Record numbers of customers upgrading their gear helped push up Apple’s revenue into record territory last quarter, and that’s boosting AAPL’s stock price.
Here are the products that the company says are the most popular with upgraders in Q4 2025. Some you might be able to guess, but there’s a very conspicuous absence from the list.
The next-generation iPad mini will be upgraded with a gorgeous OLED display, according to a generally reliable source of Apple insider info. It’s apparently part of a drive that will eventually see an OLED screen coming to the iPad Air, too. But there’s bad news about the budget iPad.
The move comes as the oft-predicted OLED MacBook Pro moves closer to release.
Those clamoring for more professional-grade iPad applications could soon get a quartet of them. An analyst found evidence on Monday that Pixelmator Pro and three more Mac apps for graphics professionals are getting ported to iPadOS.
If true, the move should help quiet the critics who complain that the iPad Pro isn’t very “pro.”
This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: Griffin gets his hands on the new M5 Vision Pro, and he’s all too happy to share his first impressions about the upgraded headset.
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You can hide apps on your iPhone so they’re completely invisible, and you can lock all kinds of apps so they require Face ID to open.
Why would you want to? Maybe you have sensitive content you don’t want anyone to see, or you don’t want anyone to know you’re using dating or hookup apps. Hiding apps is also good for staying off social media or away from addictive games. Plus, it’s a great way to declutter your iPhone’s Home Screen. You can really clean things up without deleting apps you might want to keep.
There are, however, a few essential apps on your phone that can’t be hidden. Here’s how it all works.
Apple’s effort to push its tablet lineup to the cutting edge has reportedly run into multiple snags. The company continues to work on an 18-inch, all-screen folding iPad, but the proposed $3,000 price is enough to give anyone pause … even Apple.
And that’s not the only roadblock Apple’s engineers supposedly slammed into. The sad result? The long-rumored device might not arrive for years.
iOS 26.1 beta 4, which Apple released to developers Monday, brings two major new updates — and they both offer ways to turn off existing features.
Find out what the new toggles do, and everything new we have found in the first four iOS 26.1 betas so far, below.
Apple kept Split View side-by-side multitasking in iPadOS 26 — despite what you might have read online. And setting it up is as easy as a couple of flicks of your finger.
Here’s how to keep using Split View on your iPad. Apple even made a video that demonstrates what to do.
October 18, 2010: Just six months after the original iPad debuts, Steve Jobs reveals that Apple’s tablet already outsells the mighty Macintosh computer.
During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call, Jobs says Apple sold 4.19 million iPads during the previous three months, compared with 3.89 million Macs.
Shockingly, many of the amazing discounts on Apple gear that we saw during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days remain available for anyone who blinked and missed them. Some disappeared, but some actually got better!
We double-checked the deals early Thursday. Below, you can see all the best Prime Big Deal Days sales still going on Apple gear, from AirPods to iPads to MacBooks to the Studio Display. And that includes Apple audio subsidiary Beats, too.
Be aware that Amazon’s pricing often changes, and we have no idea how long any of these amazing Apple deals will last.
Ready to convert to Mac? I came across one user who scored a nice student deal on a MacBook Air, and soon found themself upgrading their whole outdated PC setup as a complete, highly functional and reasonably affordable Apple-ecosystem rig.
“I’m so so cooked … the Apple ecosystem is a huge trap!” they joked. “Don’t let one device get into your house.”
Need a tablet for the new school year? You can take advantage of a sweet deal on the new iPad 11 that takes $70 off the tablet’s usual price of $349. That drops the entry-level tablet with an A16 processor back to just $279, in any color you’d like.
The budget iPad, which launched in March, offers solid performance for tasks like surfing the web, streaming videos and handling email. Plus, it comes with a welcome boost over the iPad 10’s base level of storage.
It’s a great iPad for everyday users. Don’t hit snooze on this deal, though — this limited-time iPad deal could end at any time.
A deal that knocks a stonking $150 off the cost of a new M3 iPad Air lowers the mid-ranger tablet back to its lowest price ever. That’s up to 25% off! This might be the ultra-mobile computer you need to get through the school year, or even consider it for holiday gift giving.
For shopping flexibility, you can snag a deal on either the newest 13-inch iPad Air or the 11-inch iPad Air variant, both at $150 off.
A iPad mini deal knocks a sweet $120 off the cost of the 7th-generation tablet. That’s up to 25% off, the best price we’ve ever seen for the ultra-portable computer. And the sale includes a range of colors and storage capacities.
The special price is timed to be part of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days but is also available from rival retailer Best Buy.
Apple’s next-gen OLED MacBook Pro supposedly will feature a touchscreen panel, further blurring the line between iPads and MacBooks.
TF International Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo thinks the new OLED MacBook Pro will enter mass production in late 2026.