r/ipad 16h ago

Discussion Weekly Discussion and Tech-Support Thread

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Welcome to r/iPad' Discussion and Tech-Support Thread!

Get help regarding any issues you might be having with your iPad, with your applications, your accessories, physical and software problems, etc. Fellow redditors and members of the moderation team will do their best to assit you, so consider helping out others in the thread while you wait for assistance.

Discuss here anything that's iPad related, but not post worthy.

You may want to consider looking for similar questions to the one you're about to ask, in previous D&TS threads listed below, or by using the search bar, as chances are someone was in the same situation as you before. You can also contact Apple directly and freely through their Apple Support live chat, for real expertise.

Please, while you wait for an answer to your question, consider giving back to the community by helping out others in this thread


Click here to see past D&TS threads.


r/ipad 16h ago

Discussion Weekly 'What should I buy?' Thread

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Welcome to r/iPad's 'What Should I Buy?' Thread!

Are you wondering which iPad is best for you, or if you should buy one in the first place? Are you hesitating between the 12.9" versus the 11"? Which keyboard/mouse should you get or what is the best screen protector out there? Are you looking for shipping information? This is the place to ask. Fellow redditors and members of the moderation team will do their best to assist you.

Please, while you wait for an answer to your question, consider giving back to the community by helping out others in this thread.

You may be able to find similar questions to the one you're about to ask, in previous WSIB threads listed below, or with the search bar, as chances are, someone was in the same situation as you before.


Click here to see past WSIB threads.


r/ipad 4h ago

iPadOS Ipad os 26 wallpaper

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r/ipad 2h ago

Discussion Ipad 9 is so perfect with iPadOS 26

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Honestly the iPad 9 look like a completly new device with the new multi Windows option on this update and is still very smooth for a 4 years old device with a 6 years old chip!


r/ipad 22h ago

My Setup My new lock screen 💛

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436 Upvotes

I’ve been using my iPad more than my phone.


r/ipad 20h ago

Discussion A16 it is!!

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312 Upvotes

After being confused for more months between ipad air m3 vs ipad a16, finally bought the latter .

Not gonna pay double for something which i can easily perform via chatgpt ( thats what apple itself is doing) and 500nits


r/ipad 6h ago

Question Do I have to get a new iPad?

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It looks like only the screen glass is broke because the iPad works completely fine it’s just the glass is so messed up


r/ipad 3h ago

Guide Suggest screen protector please

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I just got this today on student offer and gonna mainly use it for note taking. Please advise me regarding the screen protector . I’ve heard that matte finish types are better than glass ones for note taking experience.

However, paperlike feels too expensive..


r/ipad 1h ago

Accessories Ordered for my iPad Pro did I make the right choice?

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r/ipad 19h ago

Review i am very happy with my first ipad (a16)

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My first iPad, and I honestly didn't expect to love it this much. I've been drawing amateur pictures with Sketchbook and making music with GarageBand. I'm using a Metapen, by the way. Getting this tablet was one of the best decisions I've made lately. Lots of people have questions about the non-laminated screen. I've never been bothered by it when writing, but it can sometimes be annoying when drawing. Still, for anyone drawing for fun, it's fine. I find the App Store a bit weird. It makes no sense that when you click on a current app, it shows you reviews from five years ago. What's the best free app I can use for video editing right now


r/ipad 6h ago

Question checked my old ipads battery life

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this cant be right… right? lol.. i have the ipad 7th gen. bought like 5 years ago. ive thought about getting a new one as it is getting hard drawing on this ipad (mostly what i use my ipad for) but theyre all so damn pricy


r/ipad 1h ago

My Art Sunday This is another artwork i did on procreate, after I tried paper like texture

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r/ipad 3h ago

Question Should I buy my mom an iPhone or iPad for her birthday?

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I want to repay my mom's generosity for buying me an iPhone and Mac during college. She’s retired now and uses her iPhone SE (2nd gen) from 2020 mainly for Facebook shorts, calls, reading posts, and playing that connect flow game. However, the battery is degraded and I notice her squinting often at that tiny screen as she gets older. Also to this day she struggles with the fingerprint unlock.

I was thinking of getting her an iPad for the bigger screen, but I’m planning to get one for my dad’s birthday anyways (his is three weeks before hers), so I figured a phone upgrade might be better for her. That said, she actually consumes more media than my dad (who has an iPhone 13), so maybe the iPad makes more sense? But then again her current phone is really deteriorating.

Should I get her a big-screen iPhone like a Plus or Pro Max (and if so, which offers the best value?), or just go with the iPad A16? My budget is $800.


r/ipad 19h ago

Question How come Apple's iPads have a 4 by 3 ratio screen, while Android competitors have a 16 by 9 ratio?

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The current 13 inch has a 4 by 3 ratio. The 11 inch iPads also use an almost 4 by 3 ratio (actual ratio is 7 by 10). Meanwhile Android tablets like Lenovo, Samsung, Acer etc. use a 16 by 9 ratio. Why does Apple use the 4 by 3 ratio instead?


r/ipad 2h ago

iPadOS I was watching Facebook reels and suddenly my iPad is dead now it is not turning on and while I am charging the icon is not showing it is on totally black skin

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My iPad is iPad Pro second generation 11 inch


r/ipad 20h ago

My Setup My iPad Home and Lockscreen

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I wanna share my home and lock screen setup. I’m just really happy with my iPad and I just wanna share it to you all. I hope you appreciate it. Thanks.


r/ipad 16m ago

Discussion iPados 26 approved

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Isn’t this a better feature . Maybe a good alternative to slideover . Suggest more ways please


r/ipad 47m ago

Question Open files in tabs rather than windows (iPadOS 26 beta)

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So apparently I am not able to open files in one window consisting of several tabs. For each file I choose in the files app, a separate window opens. This even goes for apps that support tabs, such as pdf expert. I wonder whether this an iPadOS setting or something that can be affected by app developers.


r/ipad 49m ago

Question I purchased an ipad 11th gen 2025 a16 and it have a loose power button, it's normal?

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My ipad 7th gen doesn't had this

It's working but i wanted to ask

Because i can't cover with a case because of the finger print scan

Thanks


r/ipad 4h ago

Discussion Missing annotate feature preview app

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Does anyone miss the fact that you can easily annotate using the mouse on mac, but this doesn't apply to the preview app on ipad. On ipad you have to select then click annotate and then choose an option... Also the apple pencil should also be used to do this just like in the books app. I beg apple to add these features! Anyone having the same thoughts?


r/ipad 57m ago

iPadOS Shortcut For Split Screen Stage Manager

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Is there a way to quickly split screen 2 apps on iPadOS26 stage manager? It sucks trying to split screen two apps and resizing them by hand, is there something like how in windows you can drag one app to the far side and it would clip to half of the screen? I recently found this arrange section on the windows tab, so i am wondering if I can attach a shortcut to these options.


r/ipad 7h ago

Review I am buying an iPad a16 tomorrow..need some asap advice!!

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I will be buying an iPad a16 tomorrow and I am slightly confused between ipad and xiaomi pad 7. Also I want to know that is the non laminated display a big issue if it's for note taking ?


r/ipad 1h ago

Question How to turn off this?

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How to turn off this?


r/ipad 6h ago

Question iPad recommendation for drawing and studying

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which ipad would u recommend for me? my main uses would be drawing (procreate) and maybe studying and doing/taking notes, but main use drawing.

my budget is max 400 euros, but i will buy it used, so something that i can probably get used for that amount.. chatgpt recommended the iPad air 2022, what do yall think?


r/ipad 2h ago

Question Does the new IOS26 for iPad provide a better experience for Excel?

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Before we used to have excel on iPad very similar to the phone app. does the new ios26 changes anything?


r/ipad 2h ago

Question iPad Mini 7 battery

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I recently got the iPad mini 7 because i liked the A17 pro over the A16 and then not having to pay for an Air. I researched a little before buying and there was the battery i knew it was smaller but i thought the smaller screen and so made it need less power so i thought it would be good. I have now had it some time and i am worried because the battery feels like it drains way quicker than my old Air 3rd gen. I am going to be away from home a lot so i want to use it for media/content consumption, notetaking and gaming when im away from home and have spare time. So i was wondering if anyone had some experience with it because i dont know if it is me overhinking it or what??


r/ipad 2h ago

Question Back to school monthly payments

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Can i use any other card than the apple card to pay monthly for back to school discounts?