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The original iPad wallpaper in iPadOS 17.

iPadOS 17 has a hidden surprise for fans of the original iPad

There's plenty to look forward to with iPadOS 17, however, a small easter egg included in the update pays homage to the tablet's past.
Promotional logo for WWDC 2023.

WWDC 2023: everything announced at Apple’s huge event

That's a wrap! Apple WWDC 2023's keynote is over. Here's everything announced, from the incredible Vision Pro headset to the newest iOS software.
Someone holding the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro (2022).

Here’s how iPadOS 17 is taking your iPad to the next level

Apple has introduced iPadOS 17, and it arrives later this fall with some neat features borrowed from the iPhone in tow. Check out all the details here.
Apple's preview of new accessibility features for its devices.

Your iPhone will soon be able to speak with your voice

Personal Voice for people unable to speak is one of a bunch of new accessibility features on its way to Apple devices later this year.
Someone using Final Cut Pro on an iPad.

Final Cut Pro is coming to the iPad — but there’s a catch

After years of waiting, Final Cut Pro is finally coming to the iPad. But there's a big catch you should be aware of.
A render of the front of the Google Pixel Tablet.

The Pixel Tablet could be the iPad killer I’ve waited years for

Android tablets have always struggled to truly take on the iPad. The Pixel Tablet could be the first one to change that.
The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

Apple’s next MacBooks and iPads could be in serious trouble

Apple might delay its next line of MacBooks and iPads -- kitted out with the upcoming M3 chip -- until 2024, if this Twitter leaker is to be believed.
OnePlus Pad next to an iPad.

OnePlus Pad vs. iPad: did OnePlus beat Apple?

OnePlus just launched its first tablet, the OnePlus Pad, which is geared to compete with Apple's iPad. Which one is better? Let's find out.
A person holding an original iPad, showing the back.

My dad loves his 13-year-old iPad, and for a very specific reason

The original iPad was launched over 13 years ago. My dad still uses one to this day, and there's a very specific reason why.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

Here’s why WWDC could be a ‘critical event’ for Apple

Apple will launch a host of new hardware and software in June at what could be the most significant WWDC show in years, with a VR headset top of the billing.
The back of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

9 new Apple products that could launch in 2023

Although we've already seen some Apple gadgets in 2023, more are on the way! From iPhones to Macs, here's everything we're still expecting this year.
IOS 16.4.1 UPDATE.

Own an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook? Install this critical update right now

If you have an iPhone iPad, and/or MacBook, listen up: Apple's released security updates with fixes for serious bugs — and you need to download them now.
YouTube Premium on iPhone.

YouTube gives iOS users another reason to pay for Premium

YouTube Premium now supports higher 1080p bit rates for iOS, and added a few more features to help sweeten the extra cost.
iPhone in hand with Wi-Fi interface feat image.

How to share a Wi-Fi password on iPhone or iPad

There's an easy way to share your Wi-Fi password with guests without their having to type in a long string of letters, numbers, and symbols. We show you how.
Apple iPhone ringtone best of feat image.

How to blur backgrounds on FaceTime calls

Apple's FaceTime is a great way to stay connected, but if you don't want anyone to see your sloppy surroundings, you can blur the background. We show you how.
Data from a workout showing on the screen of the Apple Watch Series 8.

Surprise Apple sale brings big discounts on iPad and Apple Watch

Amazon has a big sale on Apple Watches and iPads. We've chosen some of our favorite deals going on right now for Apple fans.
A white HomePod mini sitting on a desk.

The best HomeKit hubs of 2023

HomeKit is one of the most popular smart home ecosystems available today. Before setting up your system, take a look at the best HomeKit hubs of 2023.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

These 5 features turned my iPad into a shockingly good computer

The iPad tries hard to be your computing companion, but it's not quite there yet. If you still want to push it, here are some tips to get you started.
The yellow iPad (2022) lying face-down on a green bush.

A foldable iPad in 2024? This Apple insider is ‘positive’ it’s happening

Apple's first foldable seems set for 2024, according to a notable Apple analyst. It won't be an iPhone though, with all signs pointing toward an iPad.
Someone holding the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro (2022).

The best iPad Pro games in 2023: the 26 best ones to play

With its large screen, the iPad Pro is great for gaming. We've rounded up some of the best iPad Pro games around, from strategy games to shooters.
The Brydge Pro+ on a tabletop.

The best iPad keyboards for 2023

The Apple iPad is getting closer to becoming a viable laptop alternative, and with the best iPad keyboards, you may question if you need a laptop at all.
Tablets for seniors

The best tablets for seniors for 2023

Tablets are ideal for older users because their larger touchscreens are easy to see and operate. Here are our picks for the best tablets for seniors.
New Apple Ipad Mini Gaming.

The best gaming tablets for 2023

Want to game on the go? You'll need to have a great gaming tablet. But which one should you buy? Here are our picks of the best gaming tablets in 2023.
The iPhone SE 2022 and the iPhone 14 Plus's screens.

Why removing physical buttons could ruin the iPhone 15

Rumors have suggested that Apple may be removing physical buttons on the iPhone 15, replacing them with solid-state buttons. This could be problematic.
Someone holding the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro (2022).

Apple reportedly working on a new iPad-like smart home display

According to a new report, Apple is working on a new smart home device that will function much like an iPad. Here's what we know about the rumored device.
The Apple Pencil attached to the iPad Pro (2022).

The 11-inch iPad Pro is a great tablet that Apple needs to kill

Ever since Apple added the M1 chip to the iPad Pro lineup, the 11-inch version has become the odd choice in the entire iPad family. It's time to get rid of it.
iPhone 14 Pro with Widgy and Siri Suggested apps widget on a home screen

Why I hope Apple makes iOS 17 as boring as possible

Rumors suggest that Apple may focus more on VR this year, which means a much smaller iOS 17 update. That's exactly what Apple needs.
The iPad (2022) with an Apple Pencil plugged into it using a USB-C cable and adapter.

The 5 worst iPads of all time

Apple's iPad has been a huge success, but that doesn't mean that there weren't failures in its history. Here are the worst iPads Apple has ever released.
The iPad (2022) in its Magic Keyboard Folio accessory.

The iPad is no laptop, but this neat software trick brings it close

The iPad harbors computing ambitions, and all the power in the world to realize them, but iPadOS lets it down. However, it still has a serious trick to impress.
The iPad Pro (2022) sitting in the Magic Keyboard.

5 ways Apple needs to turbocharge the next iPad Pro

The M2-fueled iPad Pro has little competition, but it has a ton of issues, too. Here are a few areas of improvement that will truly elevate its successor.
Holding the Lenovo Smart Paper.

Tablets at CES 2023 are beating the iPad in big and unexpected ways

Only a few tablets were shown off on the CES 2023 show floor, but a few of them definitely have the iPad beat in a way I wasn't expecting.
The Lenovo Tab Extreme in its keyboard dock accessory.

The Lenovo Tab Extreme comes to CES 2023 to take on the iPad Pro

Like the design and power of the iPad Pro, but wish it ran Android? That's what Lenovo's trying to deliver with the Tab Extreme — its newest tablet at CES 2023.
Drawing with the Apple Pencil on the iPad Pro (2022).

Your next Apple Pencil could select colors from real-world objects

Apple hasn't released a new smart pencil in nearly five years, but a new patent might suggest that something big could be coming.
Apple iPad Gen 10 with the official keyboard accessory.

I don’t understand why Apple hates the 10th Gen iPad so much

The 10th Gen iPad is a weird concoction of powerful innards with untapped potential, a kit with some infuriating drawbacks, and a terrible hardware ecosystem.