Today Apple announced its new leasing program, Apple Upgrade which is undergirded by Klarna for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad.

The program lets customers sign up for a plan, similar to how you would lease a car, for fixed 12-, 24- and 36-month terms depending on the device. There are options to upgrade to a new device early or return it at the end of the lease.

Apple called the new plan a "more flexible way to pay for products."

It's possible this does offer some flexibility from paying an upfront lump sum or tying yourself to an onerous contract via a network carrier like Verizon or T-Mobile.

However, experts I spoke with think the Upgrade plan is meant to cover rising component costs.

"By shifting the focus to lower monthly payments, it helps mask the effect of rising hardware costs and makes premium devices feel more affordable and attainable for a broader range of consumers," Jitesh Ubrani, a director at IDC, said.

They added that it could entice people who don't want to pay the higher upfront costs, as even Apple has hiked prices recently. It also gives Apple a "steady stream of trade-ins" that the company can resell to expand its customer base.

"Many people are effectively leasing their phones already through carrier plans; leasing a watch or a Mac -- when you know that these are also devices that have upgrade cycles -- can make sense," Techsponential's Avi Greengart told Tom's Guide. "it's still a lease, so you won't be able to use it until it dies unless you buy out the lease, and it may not be the absolute most economical approach."

Beyond upfront prices, is Apple Upgrade better for you? Let's take a look at how the program works.

How Apple Upgrade works

Apple Upgrade offers 12- or 24-month lease terms for eligible iPhones and Apple Watches. For those seeking a Mac or iPad, there are 24- or 36-month options.

Prices start as low as $11.99 per month for the Apple Watch and iPad, depending on size and storage capacity. iPhones start at $17.99, while Macs can be leased starting at $24.99 a month.

You can sign up online or at an Apple Store, where you will be approved by Klarna, which does require a soft credit check that should not impact your credit score.

At the end of the lease term, you can return the device or upgrade to a newer generation or purchase it with a one-time payment.

Compared to the outgoing iPhone Upgrade program, the Apple Upgrade Program does not include AppleCare, which is a separate subscription price and varies in price depending on your device.

Per MacRumors, if you miss a payment, it will be rolled into the next month's payment with no late fees. However, if you miss three consecutive payments, the lease will end, and you will have to pay the full outstanding balance, minus the value of the device when returned. If Klarna can't collect, a debt collection agency will be sent your information.

Apple Upgrade prices

Apple is offering the entire iPhone 17 lineup, plus the iPhone Air, both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 and three iPad options, including the iPad Air, iPad Pro and iPad mini.

For Macs, you can lease the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Studio.

Apple defaults to the 24-month leasing option, so we'll share that. The other options can lower or raise your price. Additionally, higher storage capacity or chip versions will also increase the monthly price.

Finally, the price does not include taxes and fees.

Here's how much the base model of each device will cost you.

We've separated the iPads and Macs out because these devices can have the longer 36-month term. Again, the prices below are for the base model of each device and the 24-month term.

No leasing entry-level devices

You may have noticed several Apple devices aren't eligible for the upgrade program. It includes the vanilla iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, as well as the entry-level models of almost every device category.

Here's the full list of Apple products you can't lease:

• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• Apple Watch SE
• MacBook Neo
• Mac mini
• iPad (A16)
• Studio Display

Availability

Apple Upgrade is available now for all of the listed devices. Apple says that a security deposit is not required and that a trade-in device could reduce monthly payments.

I will note that if you end a lease early, you could see termination fees. Also, if you don't do anything at the end of the lease, you'll be charged the purchase fee.

Lastly, hidden in the fine print, upgrading a device could increase your monthly payments, which is true for both higher-capacity versions of devices and more expensive models when new generations launch in the coming years.

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Apple will reportedly launch the first OLED iPad mini. That’s according to Bloomberg reporter and Apple tipster Mark Gurman, whose sources claim this updated iPad mini could arrive as early as this October. If true, this would be the biggest upgrade for the company’s smallest tablet. This has me both excited and worried.

The iPad mini was last updated in October 2024 with the iPad mini 7. Besides the A17 Pro chip, it retained the same design introduced in 2021.

This reported 8th-generation iPad mini model, currently code-named J510, would presumably have a faster chip along with the OLED panel. The report doesn’t specify if the tablet will receive other design upgrades, like thinner bezels.

Gurman’s report also discusses other upcoming iPad models. This includes an updated entry-level iPad, code-named J581, reportedly set for release early next year, according to Gurman’s sources. New iPad Air models, in both 11- and 13-inch variants, code-named J807 and J837, are allegedly dropping in Spring of 2027, along with new iPad Pro models around the same time.

Regarding the other iPads, Gurman doesn’t say whether or not the iPad Air line will get the same OLED upgrade as the iPad mini 8. If the iPad Air keeps the same Liquid Retina display, it would be the only iPad model without an OLED panel.

The iPad mini 7 currently starts at $599, which is $100 more than its original cost, thanks to Apple price hikes. Given the volatility of prices thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis, it’s difficult to say how much the iPad mini 8 could cost. However, the introduction of an OLED panel would naturally make this tablet more expensive.

Outlook

Though Mark Gurman has a stellar track record for Apple scoops, it’s best to take this report with a grain of salt, as Apple has yet to officially announce the new iPad mini or new iPads in general. We’ll keep our ears to the ground on this one, so stay tuned for more as we hear it.

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If you thought Apple raising prices on Macs and iPads would be the end of it, you were sorely mistaken. The company has now raised AppleCare+ prices for various Macs and iPads, with prices rising by $0.50 cents a month, or $5 for those people on annual plans.

However, there is a caveat to this change. For starters, this will only affect new purchases, so those of you who are already paying for AppleCare+ won't suddenly be asked to pay more money. AppleCare One, which offers care for up to three devices, is similarly unaffected.

Bloomberg notes that the cost of covering a 13-inch MacBook Air has risen from $7.49 a month to $7.99 a month, while an annual plan is now $80 a year instead of the $75 you'd have paid last week. The price hikes are affecting all Mac, MacBook and iPad devices the same, but so far, all other Apple products seem to have escaped this particular form of inflation.

I wouldn't expect that to last long, though. As the cost of components goes up, so too will the cost of repairs. While there is no confirmation that AppleCare+ prices will go up for the likes of the iPhone or Apple Watch, odds are that it will happen in the near future. Especially if the iPhone 18 Pro prices increase this year, as they are widely expected to do.

In other words, if you have been putting off signing up for AppleCare+ and want to make sure your Apple devices are protected against damage, you might want to sign up as soon as possible. Although the damage is already done for Macs and iPads, so you folks have all the time in the world to mull over that decision.

Spreading out your iPad payments

AppleCare+ price hikes aren't the only financial changes happening at the App Store, either. Apple has just launched new 36-month carrier financing for cellular-capable iPads, which joins the existing 12-month interest-free financing option.

Like the 12-month finance option, this new 3-year payment plan is interest-free. However, it's provided by the carrier rather than Apple itself. However, you will need to sign up for a data plan, and so far, Apple is only offering this particular payment plan if you're connecting to AT&T or Verizon.

The carrier financing option is also available to existing customers "when connecting to a new line of service." You'll be taken through that process of setting up a new line before you check out, and obviously, this means you will be on the hook for monthly data payments. Though it doesn't make sense to buy a cellular iPad if you're not planning on getting a data plan too.

Considering how much the cost of some iPads has risen due to recent Apple price hikes, it makes sense for a longer interest-free payment plan to be available. For example, an 11-inch iPad Pro with cellular is now $1,399, which is $289 more than the original $1,110 price tag. It's a lot of money to spend on a tablet, but if you split the cost over three years, you end up paying just shy of $39 a month.

Of course, this means you are on the hook for paying that every single month for three years — regardless of how your life and circumstances might change. So there's a trade-off to those low monthly payments. But if you want an iPad Pro and plan on keeping it for the long term, it is a good way to avoid dropping several hundred dollars in one go.

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Apple is expected to launch iPadOS 27 this Fall, but you can try the upcoming operating system right now via the public beta. While the OS is still a work in progress, it has most of the essential new features coming to the best iPads.

Like iOS 27 and macOS 27, iPadOS 27 is focused on overall system refinements and deeper AI integration. That last bit is especially noteworthy, as there is now a dedicated Siri AI app that functions like a standard chatbot. Beyond answering questions, Siri AI can also take actions on your behalf since it’s integrated into the operating system and works with Apple’s applications.

Though iPadOS 27 isn’t a monumental update, features like the overhauled Siri AI, the Liquid Glass slider, and other quality-of-life improvements make it worthwhile. Here are my impressions of the upcoming iPad operating system and its new features.

iPadOS 27 hands-on preview: Compatible iPads

Here are all the iPads that support iPadOS 27.

• iPad Pro (M4 and later)
• iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later)
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
• iPad Air 11-inch (4th generation and later)
• iPad (A16)
• iPad (9th generation and later)
• iPad mini (A17 Pro)
• iPad mini (6th generation)

iPadOS 27 hands-on preview: New features

Siri AI

Apple Intelligence is finally ready for prime time on the company’s devices. Thanks to the new Siri AI app, you can now interact with Apple’s virtual assistant the same way you would with a chatbot like ChatGPT or Google Gemini. Apple Intelligence runs on both servers and your device to offer better image understanding and more.

There is now a dedicated Siri AI app, which looks and functions like a regular chatbot app. In this window, you can ask Siri questions or have it perform tasks for you. For example, I used Siri to send a message to one of my iMessage group chats, and it did so after my approval. Sure, I could have just done this directly in the group chat, but it’s a good demonstration of what the new Siri can do.

Siri AI also understands what it sees on your screen. When I had the Tom’s Guide homepage open on Google Chrome, it correctly detailed what was on the screen, including all the articles. It couldn’t open the articles or read them out loud (despite saying it could), but given that I’m testing a beta version, I’ll give it an A for effort, even if it failed to complete the task.

Siri is most useful when you’re using Apple’s own apps and programs. It can create events on your calendar, set reminders, play music, and more. For example, when you’re looking at a schedule, you’ll see an “add to calendar” button pop up. When you right-click certain folders, files, or apps, you’ll see an “Ask Siri” option at the bottom. Selecting this will open a window where you can start texting or talking with Siri.

Though Siri can’t yet interact with most third-party applications (such as those from Google), it’s a huge improvement over the old Siri.

Liquid Glass improvements

Liquid Glass hasn’t gone anywhere, as Apple is leaning more into the UI with its latest operating system updates. However, Apple is now giving you greater control over how it looks thanks to a new slider that adjusts the opacity. You can’t eliminate the Liquid Glass look, but you can severely minimize it.

There are other improvements, such as how complex background visuals now appear more diffuse so that text stands out more. You’ll also notice that the edges of icons are more pronounced to help further separate them from the background. The uniform corner radius of all app windows also helps them stand out more.

Even if Liquid Glass hasn’t gone anywhere, even detractors should find the updates tolerable since they do greatly improve overall readability and visibility. The Liquid Glass slider is a nice touch.

I've never had a problem with Liquid Glass because I think it’s an interesting visual effect. That said, I’m glad that folks can now fine-tune it to their liking. The slider is especially neat because it’s easy to use and makes it clear how much of a difference there is when you go from one extreme to the other.

Child safety features

If you’re a parent, you’ll be happy to know that Apple is expanding its parental control features with iPadOS 27. This way, you can let the kiddo use Apple’s tablet without worrying too much about the kind of content they’re watching and for how long they’re using the slate.

Some of these updates include a redesigned and more intuitive Screen Time Dashboard that offers one-tap controls and expanded safeguards. There is also Time Allowances for app categories, Ask to Browsw website approval, Communication Safety that blurs gore or violence, and one-tap access management. You can tailor these features to suit your child.

I don’t have kids but I did find the child safety features simple enough to use and customize. Given how much kids love iPads, it’s smart for Apple to continue making adjustments to these safety features.

iPadOS 27 hands-on preview: Other features

Spatial Reframing: As the name suggests, you can now reframe a photo after it’s been taken thanks to this feature. You can also expand your shots with the Extend Tool and remove objects with the Clean Up tool.

Upgraded Image Playground: Image Playground can now generate higher quality images than before. You can also modify and transform existing images by describing what you want.

Siri in Notes: Siri AI can assist with your handwritten or typed notes in the Notes app by (for example) organizing bullet points into a formatted agenda or turning handwritten lectures into a detailed study guide.

Safari updates: In Safari, tabs can now be automatically grouped by topic to make related pages easier to find. With Safari Notify Me, you can receive an alert if there’s a price change or a restock for an item you’ve been eyeing.

Describe Shortcuts: Instead of manually building complex workflows, you can now describe what you need, and Shortcuts connects actions across multiple apps to make it happen. This is useful if you want to set specific routines, such as launching a specific app when you connect a peripheral.

iPadOS 27 hands-on preview: Outlook

iPadOS 27 won’t set the world on fire with revolutionary new features, but the upgraded Siri AI and deeper Apple Intelligence integrations help make iPads that support the update more useful. This is especially true if you frequently use Apple’s own apps.

Keeping in mind that iPadOS 27 is still a work in progress, I think it’s a smart update that finally sees Apple’s AI ambitions bear fruit. Things could change between now and when the expected Fall launch, but right now, Apple has delivered on its promises for a more helpful and intuitive iPad experience.

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You don’t have to wait to try iPadOS 27, as you can try it out now via the public beta. Even if this version of the operating system isn’t groundbreaking, its emphasis on AI should make for a more personal and customized experience.

As with iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, the main attraction is the reinvented Siri, which finally lives up to its potential. Siri AI, as it’s now called, is context-aware and understands what’s on your screen. Because it’s built into the OS, it can directly control and manage apps. There are also new child safety features, improved readability for Liquid Glass, new photo-editing tools, and more.

While public betas are generally safer than developer betas, it’s best to proceed with caution, as there may be bugs that could harm your iPad. If you’re not bothered by that (I’ve never had issues in all my years of running these Apple betas), then here’s how to download the iPadOS 27 public beta.

How to download the iPadOS 27 public beta

Before you install the beta, make sure to back up your iPad, just in case anything goes wrong and you need to return to iPadOS 26.

You’ll then need to enroll in the Apple Beta Software Program. You may already be enrolled from prior years, but if not, visit the sign-up page to get the ball rolling. You’ll need to log in with your name and address, then set your entity type as an individual. When the payment screen appears, back out, and you’ll be on the free developer tier.

Here is the full list of iPads that are compatible with iPadOS 27:

• iPad Pro (M4 and later)
• iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later)
• iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, and M4)
• iPad Air 11-inch (4th generation and later)
• iPad (A16)
• iPad (9th generation and later)
• iPad mini (A17 Pro)
• iPad mini (6th generation)

And that's how you download the iPadOS 27 public beta! You should be safe using the beta, but if you don’t want to risk it, you can always wait for the full release this Fall.

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A few days ago, Apple finally confirmed that the "unprecedented challenge" of the RAM crisis had forced it to hike the prices of some of its hardware, with some devices now costing as much as $1,300 more than they did this time last week.

Question is, are these latest price hikes a fair trade-off for quality devices being manufactured at a time when the AI boom is eating up mountains of RAM, and the Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption has put further commercial pressures on manufacturers, or is Apple being greedy?

Tom's Guide member relh didn't hold back, commenting, "I can understand why Apple had to make an increase but I am not planning to help them maintain their huge profit margin (which I understand is north of 30%). For the first time since 1984 when I bought my first Mac (yes, the very expensive 128K model) I am thinking about bailing on Apple."

This comment made me feel both nostalgic for the first Apple product I used, and sympathetic to the user's point.

In response to our recent poll asking "At what point do you usually give up and buy a new Mac?", relh continued, "My answer to the survey used to be 'when hardware can’t run latest system software'. This would have applied this year when my Intel iMac could not run new macOS BUT this year the ridiculous increase of more than 30% for a Mac Studio put a stop to that. I had planned to upgrade on Friday but the price increase I saw on Thursday was more than I could tolerate."

What do you think? Let us know in the below poll, and in the comments section.

Apple Increases

Apple has raised the cost of MacBooks, desktop Macs, iPads, Vision Pro and even the less-memory-hungry devices like Apple TV 4K and Homepod... and has hinted that this is just the beginning. Among the full list of Apple price hikes are these notable ones:

• Apple TV 4K: $199 (up from $129, $70 increase)
• HomePod: $349 (up from $299, $50 increase)
• iPad: $449 (up from $349, $100 increase)
• MacBook Neo: $699 (up from $599, $100 increase)
• iMac: $1,499 (up from $1,299, $200 increase)
• M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,499 (up from $2,199, $300 increase)
• Vision Pro: $3,699 (up from $3,499, $200 increase)
• M5 Max MacBook Pro: $4,099 (up from $3,599, $500 increase)
• M3 Ultra Mac Studio: $5,299 (up from $3,999, $1,300 increase)

The UK prices mirror the above US prices.

Apple users reactions

Our members weren't the only ones expressing their opinions on Apple's price hikes, with Redditors also feeling hot under the collar. On a thread in r/macbook, a user named Up_Beat_Argument wrote, "I feel like I watched the entire ripple effect work its way through the market, and it was surreal. Like being in a nightmare you can’t wake up from... And I guess the worst part is that it’s going to get worse before it gets better."

Among the 140 comments in that thread, users echoed sentiments about the new prices being too steep, mused that they may need to downgrade their tech in order to afford a new device, and echoed concerns about Apple's profit margins being an unspoken driver behind the costs.

Watching the Apple price hike unfold was surreal from r/macbook

Are these Redditors being too cynical, or do you think there's more than a grain of truth there?

On another thread, SwampYankee said, "I’d be surprised if they didn’t raise iPhone prices soon." This matches up with what analysts told my colleague Tom Pritchard about iPhone 18 price hikes likely being worse than we thought.

Comment from r/apple

To which perthguppy added, "Also, announce unpopular stuff from the outgoing CEO now, and give the new CEO a better honeymoon period."

They may have a point.

Comment from r/apple

Users on a thread titled 'Wall Street isn't buying Apple's unprecedented price hikes on products', though still generally disgruntled at the soaring RRPs, speculated that perhaps the increase was so steep because Apple had held off increasing prices for a couple of years, to avoid bad publicity.

Whatever the future holds for Apple prices (and let's face it, it's super unlikely to be any permanent reductions), perhaps it's time to consider shopping second-hand and refurbished Apple products for the time being.

How do you feel about the price hikes? Let us know in the comments below.

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We all knew this day was coming. Apple has officially confirmed in statements to publications like CNBC that the RAM crisis has come for its devices and that MacBook and iPad devices are going up in price by as much as $500. Some high-end devices are going up by more than $1,000.

That's a significant bump for anyone looking to get their hands on Apple's latest hardware.

Apple's online store went down for a few minutes and came back with higher prices on many of its devices.

Of course, it wasn't done silently, as Apple offered a statement explaining the difficult decision to increase prices: "The consumer electronics industry is facing an unprecedented challenge. The rapid expansion of AI data centers has created an extraordinary surge in demand for memory and storage. We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly."

New Mac prices

Price increases are hitting across both U.S. and U.K., and since it's the same number on both sides of the pond, I can't help but feel especially hard done by in Britain given it's an apples-to-apples significantly larger number!

U.S. Increases

• MacBook Neo: $699 (up from $599, $100 increase)
• 13-inch MacBook Air: $1,299 (up from $1,099, $200 increase)
• 15-inch MacBook Air: $1,499 (up from $1,299, $200 increase)
• M5 MacBook Pro: $1,999 (up from $1,699, $300 increase)
• M5 Pro MacBook Pro: $2,499 (up from $2,199, $300 increase)
• M5 Max MacBook Pro: $4,099 (up from $3,599, $500 increase)
• iMac: $1,499 (up from $1,299, $200 increase)
• M4 Max Mac Studio: $2,499 (up from $1,999, $500 increase)
• M3 Ultra Mac Studio: $5,299 (up from $3,999, $1,300 increase)

U.K. increases

• MacBook Neo: £699 (up from £599, £100 increase)
• 13-inch MacBook Air: £1,299 (up from £1,099, £200 increase)
• 15-inch MacBook Air: £1,499 (up from £1,299, £200 increase)
• M5 MacBook Pro: £1,999 (up from £1,699, £300 increase)
• M5 Pro MacBook Pro: £2,499 (up from £2,199, £300 increase)
• M5 Max MacBook Pro: £4,099 (up from £3,599, £500 increase)
• iMac: £1,499 (up from £1,299, £200 increase)
• M4 Max Mac Studio: £2,499 (up from £1,999, £500 increase)
• M3 Ultra Mac Studio: £5,299 (up from £3,999, £1,300 increase)

New iPad prices

U.S. Increases

• iPad: $449 (up from $349, $100 increase)
• 11-inch iPad Air: $749 (up from $599, $150 increase)
• 13-inch iPad Air: $949 (up from $749, $200 increase)
• 11-inch iPad Pro: $1,199 (up from $999, $200 increase)
• 13-inch iPad Pro: $1,499 (up from $1,299, $200 increase)
• iPad mini: $599 (up from $499, $100 increase)

U.K. Increases

• iPad: £429 (up from £329, £100 increase)
• 11-inch iPad Air: £749 (up from £599, £150 increase)
• 13-inch iPad Air: £949 (up from £749, £200 increase)
• 11-inch iPad Pro: £1,199 (up from £999, £200 increase)
• 13-inch iPad Pro: £1,499 (up from £1,299, £200 increase)
• iPad mini: £599 (up from £499, £100 increase)

Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro

U.S. Increases

• Apple TV 4K: $199 (up from $129, $70 increase)
• HomePod: $349 (up from $299, $50 increase)
• HomePod mini: $129 (up from $99, $30 increase)
• Vision Pro: $3,699 (up from $3,499, $200 increase)

U.K. Increases

• Apple TV 4K: £199 (up from £129, £70 increase)
• HomePod: £349 (up from £299, £50 increase)
• HomePod mini: £129 (up from £99, £30 increase)
• Vision Pro: £3,499 (up from £3,299, £200 increase)

That's a lot of money, especially for ultra-high-end devices like the Mac Studio, which is up to $2,499/£2,499. For MacBooks, the largest increase comes to the M5 Max MacBook Pro, which is going up by $500/£500. In those cases, it's a matter of ultra-expensive devices becoming even more expensive.

While not the biggest increase, the MacBook Neo's $100/£100 price jump could be the most impactful. The Neo is Apple's attempt to target more budget-conscious laptop shoppers who would otherwise opt for a cheap Windows laptop or Chromebook. An extra $100 there could potentially put the laptop out of reach for some buyers.

Thankfully, iPhone prices are unchanged with this adjustment, but who knows for how long that will last. Perhaps the company will hold off until the iPhone 18 Pro hits the market.

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You're in luck if you're hunting for one of the best iPads, as the entire line is currently discounted for Amazon Prime Day. Whether you want the regular iPad or the powerful MacBook Pro, you can save big.

For instance, the 11-inch iPad with the A16 chip is currently on sale for $50 off. If you're looking for something a little more premium but still affordable, the 11-inch iPad Air M4 is $80 off right now. Those who want the most powerful Apple tablet yet can check out the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB for $250 off.

Keep scrolling to check out the latest iPad deals at Amazon and other vendors. And if you're looking for more savings, check out our best Apple deals guide. Also, take a look at this week's top AirPods sales and MacBook deals. Plus, bookmark our Apple Store coupons page for the best promo codes on all Apple devices.

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• 11" iPad Air (M4, 128GB): was $599 now $519 @ Amazon
• 11" iPad Pro (M5, 256GB): was $999 now $899 @ Amazon
• 13" iPad Pro (M5, 256GB): was $1,299 now $1,199 @ Amazon
• 13" iPad Pro (M5, 512GB): was $1,499 now $1,249 @ Amazon

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The next Prime Day event launches on June 23, which means it’ll be your opportunity to save some cash on your next tablet. While the big sales haven’t hit just yet, some worthwhile deals are happening right now.

For instance, you can save $80 off the TCL Tab A1 Plus and $40 off the Lenovo Tab M11 if you’re looking for an Android tablet. Want an iPad instead? Well, the base iPad 11 is currently $50 off, while the 11-inch iPad Pro M5 has been discounted by $62.

There isn’t much to choose from at the moment from well-known brands, but I’ll update this post with the latest deals as we get closer to Prime Day, when we’ll surely see better offerings. Now, here are 5 early Prime Day deals to check out.

Also, if you’re not yet an Amazon Prime member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial at Amazon and students can get a 6-month free trial. For more ways to save, check out the Tom's Guide Savings Squad as well as our list of the best Amazon promo codes this week.

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• Lenovo Tab M11: was $249 now $209 @ Amazon
• TCL Tab A1 Plus: was $299 now $279 @ Amazon
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• 11" iPad Air (M4): was $599 now $559 @ Amazon
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Even before ChatGPT went mainstream Siri has been the butt of jokes for not being very smart. And it’s been justified. Trying anything beyond the basics — playing music, getting the weather, setting timers — has been an exercise in futility. That (hopefully) changes with Siri AI, which is coming to iPhones, iPads and Macs with iOS 27.

I had a chance to see some in-person demos of the new Siri AI in action, and while these were very much rehearsed, there’s real potential here to save you time and make your life easier. However, the new Visual Intelligence is no Gemini Live, and Siri can take its time with certain tasks (at least in the beta stage). Here’s what I like so far, and what needs work.

Siri AI on iPhone

The first thing you should know about Siri AI is that it understands personal context. So you can ask questions about pretty much anything on your device, and the assistant is smart enough to dig through apps for you to surface the right info.

During one demo, an Apple rep asked “Which podcast did my sister recommend recently.” And Siri AI then pulled up the answer from a text message. Even better, you can just say “Play it” and Siri will fire up Apple Music and help you dive right in. (Apple will open up this capability to other developers in case you have another favorite music or podcast app.)

Siri can also get stuff done on your behalf across multiple apps, including performing multiple tasks with a single prompt.

The second demo started with just a couple of items on a camping list, but an email from a friend had a lot more recommendations. You can just say “add this stuff to my camping gear list and remind me to pack for my trip when I get home.”

Siri then got to work, updating the list in the Notes app and then setting a location-based reminder. However, it did take a while to complete these tasks. Hopefully, the final Siri will be faster.

I was pretty impressed by the improved Visual Intelligence experience, too. You can now access it via a dedicated Siri mode within the camera app, so you don’t have to use the Camera Control button shortcut. I think that’s huge for ease of use and discoverability.

During the demo, an iPhone captured an image of two books. You could then ask which book you should read first if you really liked Hyperion and Siri gave its recommendation. The Apple rep then asked which of these books had been turned into a movie and Wool had been adapted into the ‘Silo’ TV series. Cool, yes, but yeah I told you it was canned.

What’s not clear is whether this works with live video and I’m following up on that.

Siri AI on Mac

Accessing Siri AI on Mac is as easy as just pulling up Spotlight or typing command + Shift + Space. When you start typing Spotlight will know what sorts of queries should go to Siri versus say just launching apps.

Let’s say you’re looking for vacation spot and type “What’s the best Hawaiian Island for a young family.” Siri will get to work and pull up recommendations in a new window, which you can then expand and park on either side of the screen.

You can then ask follow-up questions like “Which is best for sea turtles” to narrow your selections. From there you can hit a button in the top right corner to bring you into the dedicated Siri app.

The dual-pane app will have your chat in the right window and your history of all Siri chats in the left window. It’s pretty easy to navigate.

To help you save time on productivity tasks, you can use Siri AI wherever you can use a cursor. The demo showed how you can be looking at a messy note with a bunch of info and then use a secondary click to bring up the Ask Siri menu.

After typing “Draft an email that summarizes this and include the action items,” Siri did just that. It’s definitely a timesaver. I just wish it worked with Gmail as well Apple Mail. Google would have to plug into Siri AI’s framework.

My favorite Siri AI on Mac demo came when a mock summer schedule appeared on screen with dates, times and locations for the matches. You can use Command + Shift + Space and then click the Add to Calendar button that automatically appears.

From there Siri AI will let you add all of the games to your calendar. Or you could tell Siri to only add the home games to your calendar if you wanted. Where was this when my kids were playing sports?

Siri on iPad

Last but not least, Siri AI on iPad works in much the same that it does on the iPhone, but having a larger canvas has its benefits.

You can access Siri AI at any time just by swiping down from the top middle of the display. As you begin to type “Who are the top golfers in the PGA right now,” the text “Ask Siri” appears right after it because Apple’s assistant knows that it can help.

Siri AI will then tap into Apple’s Broad World Knowledge and bring back answers, complete with citations you can click on.

Apple’s Siri AI can also help you plan a trip and you make the query pretty specific, like “What are the best national parks to visit in the US in July with my family? Recommend something that’s not too hot or crowded.”

Siri AI recommended where to go, including North Cascades National Park in Washington. You can then pop into the full Siri app if you like to ask follow-up questions, or use the Slide Over feature to keep the Siri conversation just a swipe away.

Siri AI outlook

Overall, Siri AI isn't just a rebranding for Apple. It’s a much more capable and personal assistant that's more deeply integrated into the apps you use.

I’m especially impressed by Siri AI’s use of personal context, and the ability to complete multiple actions at once. And while Visual Intelligence doesn’t seem quite as robust as Gemini Live in terms of having a real-time conversation about whatever’s in your camera view or on your screen, it’s certainly much improved.

In addition to a bit more speed, I just want to see what happens when developers get their hands on Siri AI so that you’re not just locked into Apple’s own apps.

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WWDC 26 is in the books (or at least, the keynote is), and as is tradition, we got a good look at OS updates across the Apple ecosystem.

iPadOS 27 is one such release, and developer beta 1 is out as of right now. Here’s what’s new, and why you might want to give it a try — and why you might want to skip it for now.

What’s new in iPadOS 27?

As with iPhone and Mac, the big draw here is the reinvented Siri, which is now much more capable. It’s context-aware, understands what’s on your screen, and can search through your data via on-device processing to find key data from your contacts, messages, Mail, and more.

There are also new child safety features like allowed apps, and a laundry list of tweaks under the hood to things like memory usage, display rendering, and more granularity over the Liquid Glass interface, which debuted last year.

A word of warning

As with any beta, iPadOS or otherwise, you should be wary of features (both new and old) working inconsistently. It’s not uncommon for even a tech giant like Apple to go through multiple rounds of testing before the public beta, which tends to be a little more stable (at least historically speaking).

It’s also possible that running the beta will cause a drop in your battery expectancy. If you find yourself needing to charge more regularly, it could be because you’re on the beta.

Supported iPadOS 27 models

iPadOS 27 is compatible with the following devices:

• iPad Pro 2nd Gen or later
• iPad Air 4th Gen or later
• iPad Mini 6th Gen or later
• iPad 9th Gen or later

It’s worth noting that the new Siri AI features are only supported on M4 or later iPad models.

How to get the iPadOS 27 beta

With those considerations out of the way, the process of enrolling your iPad is very similar to that in prior years.

First, you’ll need to enroll in the Apple Developer Program. You may already be enrolled from prior years, but if not, visit the sign-up page to get the ball rolling.

You’ll need to log your name and address, then set your entity type as an individual. When the payment screen appears, back out, and you’ll be on the free developer tier.

With that done, open your iPad and follow these instructions:

• Open Settings > General > Software Update
• Tap Beta Updates
• Select ‘iPadOS 27 Developer Beta’
• Then download it and install via the on-screen instructions

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Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC 2026, is happening right now, and there are plenty of announcements covering all of the company's major operating systems.

Apple recently switched to an annual naming convention with its operating systems, naming them after the following year. That includes iPadOS 27, which runs on the company's incredibly popular tablets.

Apple is constantly moving ahead with the iPad, and we know that WWDC 2026, which is likely to be outgoing CEO Tim Cook's last, will feature news and info on the latest version of Apple's slate OS.

The company's big focus with iPadOS 27 seems to be on improvements rather than adding new features, which makes it less exciting at first, but will be great for longtime users with sticking points.

Liquid Glass improvements

Liquid Glass is one of Apple's most divisive design choices in recent memory, and the company is showing no signs of ditching it in iPadOS 27. Instead, the company is leaning into it more with more Liquid-focused icons.

However, Apple is also adding a slider that provides better control over Liquid Glass, allowing you to go more transparent or increase the tint so it's barely transparent.

This seems like a smart design move for iPadOS 27 (and other Apple operating systems), as it allows people who really love the transparent look and feel to lean into it, while everyone else can limit it.

Child Safety features

Apple is making a massive expansion to its parental controls features for iPadOS 27. Screen management time is getting some notable upgrades, and developers will have better access to parental control tools within their apps.

"At Apple, our mission has always been to create technology that empowers people and enriches their lives, while helping keep them safe,” said Sumbul Desai, M.D., Apple’s vice president of Health and Fitness. “Our approach to helping families create safer digital experiences is grounded in the belief that every child is unique."

Apple Intelligence

Apple is running new models that will run both on a server and on your device, which Apple says will offer powerful image understanding and more. The most powerful version of its on-device model will only support iPad devices with M4 chips, so older and more affordable iPads will be left out.

The biggest change here for iPad users is that everything is integrated into the OS, including the new Siri, so you can use speech to find what you're looking for. And of course, it can also go online to find answers and then provide them (much like ChatGPT and other AI chatbots).

Siri AI is Apple's name for its new personal assistant, which seems like the obvious choice. Apple promises more conversational features, a dedicated Siri app and a new visual design for the personal assistant.

The new Siri is more conversational, so you can go back and forth with it to get what you need done. Apple demonstrated how to use the conversation feature to plan a World Cup watch party, including a match schedule, menu items, and even searching conversations to find a suggestion from his daughter.

On iPadOS, Apple showcased a pop-out window showing a conversation with Siri and the Siri AI app. It also showed cross-platform conversations, so if you use an iPad, iPhone or other Apple devices, you can switch between them and keep your AI queries going.

On-screen awareness, a feature discussed previously, sounds useful, but Apple didn't go into much detail on how it will work.

Siri AI will also offer writing advice and a proofreading system-wide, which sounds useful if you write on an iPad.

Apple says privacy is a major focus for its AI features on iPad, which is important.

iPadOS 27 release date

Apple appears to be following its typical release schedule, with Tim Cook rounding out the keynote citing a Fall release date for the latest version of its iPad operating system and the beta is scheduled to launch

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WWDC 2026 is upon us, which means we’re about to learn all the upgrades coming to various Apple operating systems. Naturally, one of these will be iPadOS 27. If rumors are correct, we won’t get major iPad-specific upgrades as we saw with iPadOS 26. However, there should be plenty for iPad users to get excited about.

The biggest upgrade should be for Siri and Apple Intelligence, which is also expected for iOS 27 and macOS 27. Apple has lagged in the current AI race, but with Google Gemini powering Siri and Apple Intelligence, Cupertino might finally catch up. We also expect some enhancements to core apps, along with some performance updates.

We’ll officially learn what Apple has been cooking when WWDC kicks off on June 8. For now, here are the three biggest iPadOS 27 announcements we expect.

Siri and Apple Intelligence overhaul

Similar to iOS 27 and macOS 27, iPadOS 27 should see an Apple Intelligence overhaul, specifically targeting Siri.

One of the biggest rumored upgrades is Apple turning Siri into a full-fledged chatbot capable of complex, multi-turn dialogue. This will be possible thanks to Apple’s partnership with Google, which will use Google’s Gemini model to power Apple Intelligence. Expect advanced text- and image-generation features.

We should also see on-screen awareness, which will allow Siri to understand what is happening on your iPad screen. For example, if you’re looking at a document or photo, you can ask Siri to edit it or send it to a specific contact without manually dragging and dropping.

Similarly, Siri should also gain the ability to execute multi-step actions across different apps, such as cross-referencing information in Calendar and drafting an email response in Mail.

Core app enhancements

As with iOS 27, expect some core app upgrades. One such app is Photos, which is expected to receive a major Apple Intelligence boost. A new Extend tool will use generative AI to fill in background scenery beyond a photo's original crop. Meanwhile, a Reframe tool will let you manipulate the perspective of spatial photos.

Apple is also reportedly adjusting system-wide app layouts to better leverage the iPad’s large display. To that end, apps like Apple Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV will see their navigation sidebars and tab bars consolidated, merging the search function right into the main navigation interface.

Performance and stability

Since iPadOS 27 is more of an iterative update than a substantial one like iPadOS 26, Apple’s engineers have focused most of their efforts on under-the-hood optimization.

For example, the team is reportedly removing outdated code, squashing long-standing bugs, and improving battery life efficiency and system responsiveness.

Liquid Glass was the major UI overhaul last year, and it’s expected to stick around. However, Apple is reportedly expanding its custom layout tools. This includes a system-wide opacity slider that lets you precisely adjust the appearance of interface elements to your liking.

iPadOS 27: Outlook

Even if iPadOS 27 isn’t as monumental as iPadOS 26, features like a smarter Siri, easier search, and a more stable operating system should make using iPads smoother.

Naturally, this is all based on rumors and reports, so we’ll have to wait until WWDC kicks off on Monday, June 8, to see what Apple has in store for us. Stay tuned!

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As the first half of 2026 winds down, it feels as though Apple has been relatively quiet while we wait for the big Fall product releases. WWDC 2026 is right around the corner in June and as is often the case, it marks the shift between the barren Apple months and the fruitful ones.

With that in mind, based on rumors and leaks, I expect Apple to debut at least 15 new devices between now and the end of the year.

Some like the iPhone and Apple Watches are your typical annual updates (save the over-rumored iPhone Fold), and potential updates to the MacBook Pro lineup. Others, like Apple's long-awaited smart home lineup, all depend on whether Apple has finally figured out Siri 2.0.

All of these devices could give us an idea if the recently reported hardware shakeup is ready to bear fruit.

So, here are the 15 Apple devices we could see this year in order of potential release date.

iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Fold - September

On the whole, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max probably won't be a big divergence from the iPhone 17 versions. A new color, a better chip, possibly a revamped Camera Control button and a smaller Dynamic Island are all on the table. Decent updates, but not terribly exciting.

The iPhone 18 is, we expect, a gap year until 2027's 20th anniversary iPhone, which could truly shake up the iPhone design.

However, the bigger news is that Apple is expected to split the iPhone 18 release with the Pro models this year and the iPhone 18, 18 Plus, and 18e launching in the new spring window next year.

If it launches, and there is debate about that, the iPhone Fold (or Ultra) will be the headline stealer as Apple finally steps into the foldable phones market.

The allegedly crease-free foldable could feature a squat 7.7-inch inner display that is reminiscent of an iPad mini. Apple is reportedly developing iOS 27 to be tailored for the folding iPhone. We'll most likely hear more about that at WWDC 2026, depending on how coy Apple wants to be.

Apple Watches - September

Unlike the iPhone 18 family, there has been a dearth of rumors regarding the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. They typically launch in September alongside the iPhone.

Here's what we know so far.

The Series 12 could feature new holistic sensor tech on the bottom of the watch, including a new eight-sensor array. If true, this could indicate that new health metrics might be coming to the Series 12, or at the very least, more accurate ones. The big change might be an overhauled Health app featuring an AI-powered, personalized wellness concierge.

Otherwise, it should be largely the same as the Series 11, though it might feature Touch ID, which has been disputed.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 may or may not launch this year, the rumors are unclear on this part. If not, we might see the Ultra 4 in 2027.

As for the design, rumors hint at a thinner case, fingerprint scanner and improved Hypertension Alerts. But that's about it for now.

iPads - September/October

The iPad mini is one of the best tablets available today and the eighth iteration could launch this year. Apple hasn't had a consistent release schedule for its tiny iPads, but most rumors suggest the iPad mini 8 could launch around October, maybe late September.

It's rumored to get the A20 Pro, the same chip as the iPhone 18 Pro series. It could also be the first iPad mini to feature an OLED display.

As for the larger entry-level iPad 12, it could launch this year with an A19 chipset. It's looking like it will be a simple refresh with Apple Intelligence features and possibly Apple's N1 wireless chip. Design-wise I expect it to look the same as its predecessor. Outside of that, I only have speculation on possible increases in RAM and storage but with the memory crisis, that may take a back seat.

OLED MacBook Pro M6 and other Macs - October

If they launch this year, I expect to see at least four Mac devices, most likely in October.

The most interesting one is the potential MacBook Pro M6 feature an OLED display.

• Mac Studio
• Mac mini
• iMac
• MacBook Pro M6

Beyond the MacBook, all of the other devices will likely just be chip upgrades going from their current versions to the M5 family.

The Pro model might get a new name the MacBook Ultra, which is meant to differentiate it from the MacBook Neo acting as an even higher-end counterpart to the Pro. It should feature an OLED display and the new M6 chipset.

The design should be similar to previous Pro models. The big upgrades will be the display with a touchscreen and the chipset.

Smart Home devices with a catch

Apple has been rumored to be developing its own suite of smart home devices, including the overhauled HomePod. This could come in the form of a new HomePod mini, a new HomePod 3 and the Home Hub.

The long-awaited Apple TV 4K set-top box update would be part of this update, with new features meant to connect it to your smart home. We're expecting Apple to kit out the next Apple TV with an upgraded chip, possibly an A17 Pro chip, though that rumor is nearly a year old now, so a potentially more powerful chip could be in the cards. The device could also get the N1 chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Here's the thing, though, this all depends on whether Apple has finally figured out Apple Intelligence and Siri. Using AI to control your smart home with your voice and other tools is supposed to be a main part of the experience. That promise could finally arrive with the Gemini-powered version of Siri that is supposed to launch this year.

Additionally, Apple may have a smart security camera and Face ID doorbell in the works. Apple was reportedly in the early stages of development of those at the end of 2024, but it's not clear where Apple is regarding that now.

If Apple finally reveals the new HomePod and other smart home devices, it likely won't happen until after Siri 2.0 actually launches this fall.

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Apple has started sending out invites for the WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8 and it could have some hints about the future of Siri. The image, seen above, is clearly Apple Park, but the glowing symbol and the taglines like "coming bright up" give a hint at a potential visual overhaul for Siri.

It's two years late, but Siri 2.0 is finally supposed to arrive this year. Most rumors have hinted at Siri's potential capabilities, but this little teaser suggests that Siri could also get a visual overhaul.

Here's how Siri could be evolving.

iOS 27 and Gemini

Notably, Apple and Google have already promised that Gemini-powered Siri will debut this year with iOS 27. Google could help turbocharge Siri by offering the same multimodal performance that can be found in other AI chatbots.

With Gemini Live already available on some of the best Android phones, we already have an idea of how Siri could perform. For instance, the Galaxy S26 got advanced task automation to perform complex actions like placing a Dunkin’ Donuts order through DoorDash via voice.

Since the rocky launch of Apple Intelligence in 2024, Apple has been scrambling to refine what already exists rather than introducing new features. Still, this is the system that's supposed to undergird Siri, so new features are likely to be announced that would presumably integrate with Apple's virtual assistant.

That could include AI-based photo editing tools and things like the Galaxy S26’s Now Nudge.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has previously said that Siri 2.0 will offer a more "chatbot-like experience" acting as more of an on-device agentic AI for your iPhone.

However, he's also noted that Apple is making privacy a centerpiece of Siri, which would stand out from AI rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT.

WWDC 2026: When and how to watch

Apple's latest iteration of its Worldwide Developers Conference runs from June 8 to 12, with the keynote starting on Monday, June 8.

Apple hasn't confirmed the exact start time, but the presentation usually starts around 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. As usual, the event will take place at Apple Park in Cupertino, CA.

The live keynote has generally been streamed on the Apple website, the Apple Developer app and its YouTube channel.

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Six years after Apple dropped Intel in favor of its own M-series processors, the two tech giants are reportedly partnering again on new silicon.

Last week, The Wall Street Journal that Apple and Intel had struck a preliminary deal to produce chips after a year of bargaining. That report did not include what devices those processors would fill.

But now a new report from supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple and Intel have already started initial production of processors for iPhones, iPads and some Macs. Per Kuo, roughly 80% of the chips are meant for iPhones.

Prior to 2020, Apple had a long history with Intel having switched to the company's chips in 2006. Intel-based Macs only just stopped receiving Apple support last year with the release of macOS 26. When macOS 27 drops later this year, it will not support any Intel Macs.

Kuo's report is a read and mostly covers how the Intel deal will impact Apple's partnership with TSMC which makes all of Apple's CPUs currently. But there are some noteworthy bits about where the Intel chips could end up.

The Intel chips are based on the 18A nodes which are used in the company's Panther Lake silicon. This deal apparently is using the chips for Apple's "low-end/legacy" devices.

Kuo's phrasing likely means that Intel is building chips for older models that are still on sale. TSMC would still "retain 90% of supply share" for Apple's more high-end processors.

If the deal works out, I expect we'll see a split between higher-end TSMC Apple devices like the Pro model iPhones and MacBooks. Intel would feature in the more budget-friendly devices like the e-series iPhones and the new MacBook Neo which is already struggling to keep up with demand due to a lack of chips.

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So when the iPad Air M4 arrived last month, I was primed to head down to my nearest Apple store and trade in my aging 2020 Air for the new model. But one thing has given me pause: the iPad Air still lacks an OLED screen.

According to a new report from ETNews citing an industry source, Samsung Display (which manufactures panels for Apple's tablets) is set to begin mass-producing new displays for an iPad Air OLED expected to be announced in March 2027.

Moving to an OLED display would presumably bring with it a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. Apple finally brought that feature to the regular iPhone 17 last September, so I'd be mighty glad to see the iPad Air get the same treatment.

Currently, if you want the best display on an iPad, you need to go for the iPad Pro for those deeper blacks, enhanced contrast and more vibrant colors. Anyone who uses an iPad for video or photo editing will likely see the value in opting for an OLED device.

It's no secret to me (or probably you either) why Apple is dragging its heels on granting the iPad Air an OLED upgrade. The company wants to keep the best features fenced off to persuade people to go for the Pro models. But in a world where affordable Android tablets have been shipping with OLED screens for a couple of years now (case in point: Honor MagicPad 2), Apple withholding it from the iPad Air feels like gatekeeping gone too far.

The unnamed source in the ETNews report claims the next iPad Air "will feature an OLED with lower specifications and manufacturing costs." Which presumably means it will continue to be distinct from the iPad Pro in terms of performance, storage or certain features.

What will it do to the price?

Apple is riding high on credibility when it comes to affordable tech right now, thanks to the excellent MacBook Neo. But adding OLED to the iPad Air could easily lead to a price increase beyond the current $599/£599 MSRP.

The iPad Pro starts at $999 / £999, so I would hesitate to say an iPad Air OLED would cost north of $749, but with the current situation around RAM pricing, nothing is certain.

Would an iPad Air with an OLED screen tempt you to upgrade? Let me know in the comments.

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Today is World Art Day, and while I'm not remotely artistic, I do have very talented friends who are.

To celebrate and offer guidance to those looking to finally leap into creating digital art, I asked my friend Robert for his advice. Robert is a professional illustrator with over seven years of experience working for clients such as Apple, Red Bull, EA, Nike, and now he works on AAA video games.

Combined with my tech expertise, we came up with three product tiers for those looking to get started with digital art, and honestly, I'm kind of tempted to start drawing myself after checking out some of these products.

This guide starts small, but gets pretty expensive quickly, and Robert wanted me to make sure that I emphasize the best way to start creating digital art is with whatever tools you've got access to.

You don't need the best to make amazing artwork, but sometimes treating yourself makes it that little bit easier. So celebrate World Art Day 2026 by treating your passions to a brand new way to draw and get creative, with expertise from a professional illustrator.

A great place to start

Robert says, " A Wacom Android tablet gives you everything you need to start making digital art." And that's why he recommends the Wacom MovinkPad 11. It has similar technology to Wacom's most impressive drawing tablets and grants you access to Clip Studio Paint, an excellent platform to get started drawing digitally.

If you already own a computer, buying a drawing tablet without a display to create with popular apps like Photoshop is a great option too.

And finally, if you want a multipurpose product, you can't get better than a standard iPad, granting you access to the Apple ecosystem and Procreate, one of the best apps for digital art out there. Robert says Procreate excels because "it's simple and intuitive," although at this price point, an entry-level iPad is only 11 inches, and the standard Apple Pencil has no pressure sensitivity.

Oh, and of course, Rob says it's always a good idea to still sketch offline and get inspiration from the outside world, so grabbing some markers is always advised.

Ready to spend a little more

So you're already creating digital art, but you want to take the next step and treat yourself to some excellent products that will enhance your passion.

If you're looking for an iPad, the 13-inch Air is the best bang for buck because you get a larger display to draw on and compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro (yes, it has pressure sensitivity).

I've also included the best drawing stand, because Rob often tells me about his sore shoulder, and one of the best ways to combat Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) is to have good posture and a more comfortable drawing experience.

Some Pros actually opt for Wacom over the Apple ecosystem, and the MovinkPad Pro 14 has an OLED display with vivid colors that some will tell you is the best drawing experience on the go.

The Wacom Intuos Pro is the favorite of many digital artists, especially if you have access to a computer (hence my inclusion of the MacBook Neo), because you can have a way more comfortable posture when not drawing directly on a screen. Rob says he loves his Intuos Pro, especially when he's got body aches.

Your parents believe in you (and you've got money to spend)

The final tier of products are for those who (or already) draw professionally. In fact, some of these prices are so eye-watering, that unless you know you need a $3,500 Wacom display, you probably shouldn't even consider it.

Rob says the iPad Pro is one of the best displays for drawing, because it looks beautiful and colors pop from the screen. You can combine it with the Apple Pencil pro listed above to get barrel rotation and hover functionality.

He's also included the Tour Box which is excellent for streamlining artistic workflows, and can be combined with the best Wacom tablets on the market.

If you're serious about graphic design and digital art, the products listed below will serve for years to come, although an iPad Pro is maybe more realistic than spending a large mortgage payment on a 27 inch Cintiq Pro.

It's Apple's 50th anniversary today, and that means I get to find awesome ways of celebrating the old by decorating the new.

2026 has ushered in a whole host of retro revivals, and there's something deeply satisfying about seeing the classic Apple aesthetic make a comeback. The rainbow logo, the beige plastics, the Macintosh silhouette — it all hits different when you realize half a century has passed since Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started building computers in a garage.

Right now, there's a wave of beautifully crafted retro-styled accessories for your iPhone, Mac, AirPods, and Apple Watch that pay tribute to Apple's design history while working perfectly with your modern devices. I'm talking classic Macintosh-shaped Mac docks, rainbow Apple logo skins, AirPods cases that look like the original iPod, and watch bands inspired by the candy-colored iMac G3.

I've rounded up my favorite retro Apple accessories available right now. Whether you're a longtime Apple fan who remembers the "Think Different" era, or you just love the vintage aesthetic, these are the products that'll make your setup stand out all year, not just for Apple's 50th anniversary.

Retro iPhone Accessories

There's something special about dressing your iPhone up in a design that nods back to where it all began. These cases all tap into the nostalgia you have for retro Apple products, such as the iconic Bondi Blue iMac G3.

Retro Apple Watch Accessories

If there's one retro Apple accessory that genuinely makes me smile every time I see it, it's the Elago W3 Nightstand Stand. It turns your Apple Watch charger into a miniature classic Macintosh, and I just love the way it looks.

Retro AirPods Accessories

Elago's Classic Monitor case transforms your AirPods into a tiny version of the iconic Macintosh monitor, but my personal favorite might actually be the Music Player case, which turns your AirPods case into a miniature click-wheel iPod.

Retro Mac Accessories

DBrand's retro skin collection lets you wrap your MacBook in designs inspired by the original beige Macintosh plastic, while I just love the look of RayCue's retro dock that sits on your desk pretending to be a Mac from 40 years ago.

Every accessory on this list lets you celebrate the old, while upgrading the new, and I absolutely can't get enough of this nostalgic aesthetic. So pick up a retro AirPods case, slap a rainbow logo on your MacBook, and enjoy the best of both eras. After all, it's not every day a tech company turns 50 — and it's even rarer that its original aesthetic still looks this good.

April 1st 2026, marks a massive milestone for Apple: The company's 50th birthday. From a garage in Los Altos to the most valuable company on the planet, Apple has spent half a century shaping how we live, work, and create.

One brand that wants to cherish the history of Apple's innovations over the years is Grid Studio, which is making some of the best Apple-themed display pieces I've ever seen.

Grid Studio takes old Apple products and repurposes them in beautiful frames that showcase the components of some of the world's most iconic tech devices. From the original iPhone to the famous MacBook Air Steve Jobs pulled out of an envelope, Grid Studio offers a unique way to celebrate the Cupertino company.

For Apple's 50th anniversary, I've pulled together my favorite Grid Studio Apple frames, so you can add some nostalgia to your home decor. Better yet, Grid is offering some pretty large discounts to commemorate such a momentous occasion, with some display pieces up to 40% off.

Think of this as the ultimate Apple birthday gift — for yourself.

iPhones through the years

iPads, Macs, and more

Why I love my Grid Studio frame

Happy 50th, Apple. Here's to 50 more years of innovation. Whether you're treating yourself or buying a gift for the Apple fan in your life, Grid Studio makes excellent products that instantly upgrade your home decor.

I've owned an original iPad frame for over four years, and I love the way it looks in my office. I often look at the iPad and get nostalgic about a simpler time when teenage me saved up to buy one at launch.

The cool thing about Grid Studio frames is that they keep every element of the Apple product, which not only repurposes broken devices that would otherwise end up in landfill but also lets you see every component that, combined, made the device behind the glass.

For many of us now working in technology, the love for tech stemmed from Apple, and these Grid Studio frames are a thoughtful and tasteful way to celebrate the company without totally breaking the bank.

If you want to turn your iPad Air into a productivity machine, you’re probably going to need a keyboard case. When I reviewed the iPad Air M4, Apple sent along its Magic Keyboard Case for me to test too, and while it’s a great accessory — I was able to type nearly as fast as my regular keyboard — I couldn’t get over the fact that it costs $269, nearly half as much as the iPad Air itself. And, Apple’s keyboard lacks backlighting, making it much harder to use in darker conditions.

Fortunately, there are dozens of companies who make iPad Air keyboard cases that cost far less than Apple’s, so I rounded up eight models to see which is the best accessory for your tablet. On each, I used the Speed Typer iPad app, and timed myself three times to get an average score for both speed and accuracy.

I rated each on three criteria (design, price and typing speed) on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), to see which can really turn your iPad into a laptop replacement.

Belkin Pro Keyboard Case with Magnetic Stand

Like Logitech and Zagg, Belkin’s case was one of the more expensive models I tested (but still about $100 less than Apple’s). I liked its soft-touch cover and overall look and feel; at 1 pound 7 ounces, it fell in the middle of the pack weight-wise.

The Belkin case has five rows of keys, so you need to press the function button to access iPad-specific controls. There’s only one color for the backlighting, but you can adjust its brightness via a dedicated button to the left of the arrow keys. The backlighting was nice and even, though not as refined as Logitech’s.

On the typing test, I averaged an excellent 61 words per minute, with a 99 percent accuracy rate — the best among all the cases I tested, Apple included. However, one thing I thought was a plus — the extra large touchpad — proved to be a bit of a detriment, as my hands brushed against it, frequently causing the cursor to jump and open windows by accident. I had to restart the typing test several times because I would inadvertently open another window by mistake.

Price: 1
Design: 7
Typing speed: 10
Total score: 18

Dancesoul Keyboard Case for iPad Air 11 inch

This is one of dozens of no-name Chinese brands selling iPad accessories; while the Amazon listing says “Dancesoul,” the spacebar and enclosed materials are all branded Wiwu. Still, the price is right, the build quality is sturdy, and the exterior of the case has a nice soft-touch finish. Outwardly, this keyboard case most closely mimics Apple’s own case, right down to the oval-shaped hinge and embedded USB-C port.

I also like that there’s a dedicated sixth row of keys for iPad-specific controls. The case is somewhat heavy at 1.2 pounds, but that’s right in the middle. The keyboard backlighting can be switched between seven colors. However, it’s not the brightest. Instead of a dedicated on/off switch, like on some of the other cases I tested, this one turns on automatically when you open the lid. It’s a nice feature to have.

Sadly, I averaged just 50 words per minute, with a 96 percent accuracy rate, the lowest score among the cases I tested.

Price: 7
Design: 5
Typing speed: 1
Total score: 13

ESR for iPad Air 11 Inch Case with Keyboard

ESR’s case has a unique, and really clever feature: the upper portion of its case can be removed from the keyboard section, and rotated to either portrait or landscape mode. The case also has a small slot to store a stylus, another nicety. The detachable section was very light, so it won’t offer the protection of a Zagg case, but won’t get in the way, either.

The exterior of the ESR case has a leather-like feel that’s very close to Apple’s own case, and the keyboard deck itself also has a nice soft-touch finish. At $112, this case fell in the middle of the ones I tested - it was neither the cheapest, nor the most expensive.

The backlit keyboard has five rows of keys; it took me a few minutes to get the feel for the keyboard, but I eventually averaged 61 words per minute with a 98 percent accuracy rate, which tied Belkin for the fastest overall score.

Price: 6
Design: 9
Typing speed: 10
Total score: 25

Logitech Combo touch

At $169, this is one of the most expensive options on the market (though still $100 less than Apple’s own case). Logitech’s case comes in two sections, an upper part that encases the iPad, and the keyboard. The two halves connect magnetically. It’s a neat idea — it’s easy to simply leave the keyboard behind — but it has one main drawback. In order to prop the iPad up, you have to extend a stand out at the back of the case, which takes up a lot more space than the other cases, which have stiff hinges. I couldn’t see myself using this easily on a plane, for instance.

Still, Logitech makes good use of all that room, adding a sixth row of iPad keys and the most spacious touchpad I’ve seen on a keyboard case. It’s even larger than the one on the official Apple case. However, I found that I was more prone to accidentally brushing part of my left hand against it, which made the cursor jump around.

It’s also the only keyboard that has an app - once installed, it updated the keyboard’s firmware. But, unlike Logitech’s gaming keyboards, there’s no customization options, so the app is kind of useless otherwise.

This keyboard has the nicest backlighting of the group — it’s bright and even — but the keys had the least amount of travel of the bunch. I averaged 56 words per minute and 98% accuracy, which was in the middle of the pack.

Price: 1
Design: 8
Typing speed: 5
Total score: 15

RuneLK keyboard

The RuneLK case looks like it came off the same assembly line as Belkin’s model; the two are nearly identical, save for a few minor things like branding and the font on the keys. It has a nice soft-touch exterior and a circular hinge that lets you tilt the iPad back about 130 degrees, similar to the other cases. Unlike others, it only has five rows of keys, so iPad functions, like adjusting the brightness, are part of the number row.

It only has one color backlighting — white — but there’s a dedicated key for adjusting the brightness, which I liked (other keyboards require you to press Function plus another button). The backlighting was nice and bright, too.

On the typing test, I averaged 56 words per minute with a 97 percent accuracy rate, which ranks in the middle of the pack. This case was also one of the heavier models at 1.7 pounds, but didn’t feel too weighty.

Price: 7
Design: 7
Typing speed: 5
Total score: 19

Tolpeiksoy Magnetic Keyboard Case with Stylus Pen for iPad Air 11-inch

Of the keyboard cases I tested, this is the only one that also came with a stylus — though there’s no loop to connect it to the keyboard, a strange oversight. Still, that’s another $80 you won’t have to spend buying the Apple Pencil. And, the company also includes a membrane cover for the keyboard to keep it clean. However, this was also the heaviest case I tested, at 1 pound, 8.7 ounces.

This case has a nice faux-leather type finish on the outside, one of the more pleasing ones I felt. Instead of it being wake-to-open, it has an on/off switch, but there’s no dedicated row of iPad keys - they’re added as functions with the number row.

You can choose between seven colors for the backlighting, but I found it a bit distracting, owing mainly to the fact that the keys were white, so the light bled through; I found that red turned up the best. I only averaged 51 words per minute, with an accuracy rate of 96% — the second-lowest among the cases I tested. Curiously, I had the greatest variation in speeds, going from a low of 43 wpm to a high of 62 wpm.

Price: 3
Design: 5
Typing speed: 2
Total score: 10

typecase Touch Keyboard Case for iPad Air

While all of the keyboard cases I tested let you use your iPad to type, they all require you to remove the iPad if you want to use it as a standalone tablet. Typecase’s unique swivel design lets you rotate the Air in the case and fold it flat against the keyboard, which is pretty clever. And, there's even a holder for a stylus, something you don't get with a lot of these cases.

However, the entire thing is plasticky — it was the cheapest-feeling of the group — and there’s a bit of flex in the keyboard itself. Considering its design, I was expecting this case to weigh the most of the group, but it was about average, tipping the scales at 1.3 pounds.

I like that the keyboard has a separate sixth row for iPad controls. The keyboard’s backlight color can be changed between 11 colors or just a plain white, and you can have it automatically cycle between the colors, as well as adjust the brightness. The backlighting was even and bright, one of the best from the group. Using the Speed Typer test, I averaged 58 words per minute with a 99 percent accuracy rate, which was one of my better performances of the group.

Price: 10
Design: 6
Typing speed: 8
Total score: 24

Zagg Pro Keys Connect

Zagg’s case was the heaviest of the bunch I tested, coming in at 1.7 pounds. However, that’s because Zagg’s case is rated for a 6.6-foot drop protection, so this could be the model for those who are clumsier.

Like the Logitech case, you can detach the keyboard. The two halves connect magnetically, but there’s one extra element to the Zagg case that makes it less convenient: you have to connect a USB-C plug into the iPad itself to power the case. Logitech makes things simpler by using the three metal contact points on the rear of the iPad itself.

Also like Logitech’s case, Zagg’s uses a rear kickstand to prop itself up, which takes up more desk space than the other models in this roundup. I do like, though, that there’s a small clip on the front where you can attach a stylus.

While the backlit keyboard and touchpad are very spacious, the keys themselves felt small and too smooth for my liking; my fingers often slipped, and as a result, I got a fairly middling score on the typing test, averaging 53 words per minute with a 96% accuracy rate.

Price: 2
Design: 6
Typing speed: 5
Total score: 13

Scorecard

Bottom line

Overall, the ESR case was my favorite among the iPad Air cases I tested, scoring 25 out of a possible 30 points. While it wasn’t the least expensive model, nor was it the priciest, and I liked the fact that it not only had a slot for a stylus, but also let me use the Air in both landscape and portrait mode.

If you’re looking for a budget model, the typecase tied the ESR for overall points; its design isn’t as refined, but it was still reasonably light, and let me swivel the tablet around a full 360 degrees. And, I notched my second-highest typing score. The fact that it costs less than $70 makes it even more appealing.

If you’re looking for durability, Zagg’s is the best option, though I wasn’t enamored with the design of its keys, nor how the iPad connected to the case itself.

While the iPad Air might not be the cheap productivity machine that is the MacBook Neo, you can still use it to get work done — and you don’t have to pay Apple’s prices to do so.

I’ve owned an iPad since 2022, and I’ll be honest, I haven’t gotten much use out of it — until recently. I just tested the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL that has turned my iPad into a gaming powerhouse and, honestly, has breathed new life into it. The Kishi V3 Pro XL is a powerful mobile gaming controller with fantastic TMR thumbsticks, four extra buttons, and clicky triggers, all packed into an ergonomic body.

Featuring full-sized triggers and thumbsticks as well as passthrough charging, this is the only controller you need if you’re a fan of on-the-go gaming. But is it perfect? Sadly not quite. The lack of rumble and haptics on Apple devices will make its premium price tag very difficult to stomach for iOS/iPadOS users.

To find out if this is the best mobile game controller for you, read my full Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL review.

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL review: Specs

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL review: Cheat sheet

• What is it? A gaming controller for iPads and USB-C tablets
• Who is it for? Anyone who enjoys gaming on the go and wants a comfortable controller
• How much does it cost? The Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is available for $199 / £164
• What do we like? The ergonomic design, TMR thumbsticks, passthrough charging, and compatibility with many tablets
• What don’t we like? No rumble or haptics on iOS/iPadOS and the premium price tag

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL review: The ups

From its ergonomic design and passthrough charging, to its powerful TMR thumbsticks and clicky triggers, the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is an absolute must-have accessory for iPad owners.

Extremely comfortable and ergonomic

I’ve tested and used my fair share of mobile and tablet gaming controllers. Some have been good; some have been bad; and a few have been peerless in the comfort department. The Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL falls into the third category as it’s one of the comfiest controllers I’ve used — despite its big footprint.

The Kishi V3 Pro XL’s plate where the tablet sits measures 12.91 x 4.36 x 2.54 inches when the controller is outstretched, enabling it to accommodate a 13-inch iPad Pro. Even so, it doesn’t feel unwieldy to handle. It weighs 10.97oz without a tablet inserted, and with my iPad Air 10.9-inch slotted in, the controller weighs 1.73lbs, and I haven’t found it too heavy to hold. Having used the controller for a six-hour straight gaming stint, my hands didn’t feel fatigued or like they were cramping from the controller’s design.

This is also partly due to the ergonomic, chunky grips which feel similar to the ones you’ll find on the likes of the Xbox Elite Wireless 2 ($179). In fact, the Kishi V3 Pro XL feels like what you’d get if you sliced a Razer Wolverine V3 Pro ($199) down the middle and slotted a tablet in between the two grips. That itself speaks volumes about the Kishi V3 Pro XL as the Wolverine V3 Pro is undoubtedly the best premium PC game controller on the market.

I love the full-sized thumbsticks and triggers too which, again, feel like the ones on the Wolverine V3 Pro. I’m a big fan of offset thumbsticks as they feel more ergonomic to me (and something I always miss on my PlayStation DualSense). All in all, the Kishi V3 Pro XL is an excellent, ergonomic controller designed for all-day play.

Compatible with many tablets

If you already own an iPad or an Android tablet, the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is the right choice for you. It’s compatible with the iPad Pro (11 and 13 inches), the iPad Air (11 and 13 inches), the standard iPad (10.9 inches), and USB-C Android tablets. You can connect it to your PC too, thanks to the included cable, and use it as a regular gamepad.

Included in the box are two sets of rubber bumpers for adjusting the controller to your device size, alongside two swappable thumbstick caps (one tall concave and one short convex). I found the rubber bumpers super easy to replace, and I’d recommend trying out the different sizes to ensure that your tablet fits snugly.

Powerful TMR sticks

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL boasts outstanding gaming performance, thanks to its TMR thumbsticks, mouse-like analog triggers, high polling rate, and more. I tested the controller with my iPad 10.9-inch, as I mentioned earlier, and played my favorite PS5 games via the PS Remote Play app. First, its polling rate can be set to either 1,000Hz or 4,000Hz, adjustable via the Razer Nexus companion app. Having tested both, I didn’t experience any latency issues or input lag.

Next, the TMR thumbsticks. Tunnel Magneto Resistance (TMR) sensors are superior to Hall Effect ones (which are also great in their own right), as they use weak electromagnetic waves rather than strong ones. This means that smaller adjustments and minute movements are picked up by the sensors, and the boost to accuracy in racing and FPS titles is certainly noticeable.

I tested this out by playing Need for Speed Heat, and I instantly noticed the performance difference between playing the game on my DualSense versus the Kishi V3 Pro XL. Thanks to the latter’s TMR sticks, I was able to not only maintain a straight line while driving, I could also go right up to the rear bumper of the car ahead of me and overtake right before making contact. This gave me a bit of a competitive advantage. I found the thumbsticks very comfortable too (I used the short convex caps), and thanks to how responsive they were, I was able to easily navigate down the winding mountain roads and turn tight corners.

I also appreciated being able to make minute adjustments in FPS titles, such as Cyberpunk 2077. With my sniper rifle pointed at a group of NPCs in the distance, I could move the right stick ever so slightly to choose the correct target, even though several of them were standing close together. It made me feel like I was in a James Bond movie, to be honest.

Mouse-like triggers and face buttons

Another thing I absolutely adore on the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is how the triggers and face buttons feel. The controller features analog triggers so while they aren’t as customizable as Hall Effect ones on the likes of the GameSir G8 Plus ($99), I’d be lying if I said they didn’t feel darn good to play with.

The triggers, along with the face buttons, two extra shoulder buttons and back buttons, feel mouse-like to press, similar to the ones on the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. They’re extremely responsive and straight out of the box, they didn’t feel stiff at all. I jumped right into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to try them out. Each button and trigger press was instantaneously registered, and I appreciated the tactile feedback I got as well. I also found it handy that I didn’t need to press the buttons or triggers too hard for my commands to register. I was able to execute perfectly timed parries and dodges in Expedition 33, which helped me win crucial boss battles.

Drifting and braking in Need for Speed Heat was a walk in the park thanks to the triggers as well. They’re full-size which means that there’s plenty of room for your fingers to sit atop the longer R2 and L2 triggers. Again, I didn’t find it fatiguing to hold down L2 in drift challenges. I also appreciate the addition of four extra clicky buttons (two on top, two around the back). I remapped the M1 button on the back as the nitro (N2O) button so all I had to do was use my right middle finger to toggle it when I needed a speed boost, which freed up my thumb to remain on the right thumbstick.

User-friendly companion app

As I alluded to before, the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is accompanied by the Razer Nexus app which is free to download on iOS, iPadOS and Android. Razer Nexus sports a clean user interface and is your one-stop shop for all the games installed on your device, and for launching apps like PS Remote Play, Steam Link, and even emulators. It’s easy to navigate and there are no intrusive pop-ups that deter from the experience.

Razer Nexus is also your hub for customizing the Kishi V3 Pro XL. Within the app — which can be quickly accessed by hitting the Nexus button located under the right thumbstick — you can customize the four extra buttons, remap the others, adjust the TMR sticks’ deadzone, swap between analog and digital triggers, and adjust the controller’s polling rate. Simple enough to do, and thanks to native compatibility, you can even adjust a few of these settings from the iPad’s Settings menu too.

Passthrough charging

Last but certainly not least, the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL features passthrough charging. It’s important to note that the controller doesn’t feature a built-in battery and is instead powered by your tablet, so passthrough charging is a must. This basically means that you can charge your iPad or Android tablet while it’s slotted into the Kishi V3 Pro XL. The USB-C port is located on the right grip.

Passthrough charging has quickly become a non-negotiable for me, and I hate it when a controller doesn’t feature it — the GameSir G8 Plus and the Scuf Nomad ($99), for instance. It’s also something we’ve seen on the Backbone Pro ($169) and the GameSir X5 Lite ($34) and, in all honesty, if Razer didn’t include passthrough charging at this price (more on that shortly) I would’ve been flabbergasted.

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL review: The downs

Alas, the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL isn’t perfect. There’s no rumble or haptics on Apple devices, and the price tag is a little difficult to stomach.

No rumble or haptics on Apple devices

One of the most disappointing things about the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL, and perhaps a dealbreaker for some, is the fact that its rumble and haptics don’t work on iOS and iPadOS devices. You’d best believe it when I say that I let out the biggest sigh possible when I plugged in my iPad and there was no rumble in the games I played. Razer does state this on the official product page, but in small print that might get missed by most people as it’s accompanied by bold letters stating “Next-Gen Tactile Feedback” and “RAZER SENSA HD HAPTICS” in all caps.

This is a limitation confined to iOS and iPadOS (as the rumble works with Android tablets), but Apple added rumble support on iPadOS 15, so Razer isn’t off the hook here.

Even if it were an issue stemming from iPadOS or the PS Remote Play app, it would’ve been nice to have the incompatibility warning a little more prominent. I’ve seen many people complain about the lack of haptics on iPadOS on r/razerkishi and r/razer subreddits, and many have stated that they’ve ended up returning their Kishi V3 Pro XLs for this reason. I won’t lie, it’s certainly disappointing especially given that the controller is advertised as one designed for iPads.

But I’d also like to note that rumble and haptics aren’t found on that many mobile controllers. These are missing from the GameSir G8 Plus and the Backbone Pro, for instance, and are a limitation of iOS and iPadOS. I really can’t think of any other iPad controller that does feature haptics. This is a major pre-purchase consideration for you to chew over, and the only drawback of using the Kishi V3 Pro XL and other controllers with an iPhone or iPad. In the meantime, I’ve reached out to a Razer representative to get a clearer picture and understanding.

Costs a premium

While the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is an excellent iPad controller, there’s no sugarcoating the fact that it’s quite expensive. It retails for $199 / £164 at Amazon, making it the most expensive mobile controller I’ve tested so far (at the time of writing). This makes the Kishi V3 Pro XL as expensive as the PlayStation Portal ($199). The standard, smaller Kishi V3 Pro model designed for smartphones is a little cheaper at $149, but is the $50 price difference justified, especially when rivals like the GameSir G8 Plus ($99) are available for far less?

But the Kishi V3 Pro XL doesn’t have many other competitors. Most other controllers compatible with the iPad take the shape and form of your regular gamepad, like the PlayStation DualSense (which works just fine with the iPad). The biggest difference is, of course, the fact that you need to prop your iPad up on a table to use a standard gamepad, which you don’t need to do with the Kishi V3 Pro XL. It is, then, perhaps justified that the controller costs so much, but the fact that rumble and haptics don’t work as intended leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL review: Verdict

Razer knows how to make a good gaming peripheral, and the Kishi V3 Pro XL is one of the best iPad accessories you can buy today, especially if you’re a gamer. The controller is ergonomically designed with full-size thumbsticks and triggers, making it perfect for all-day gaming. Passthrough charging also means that you don’t have to worry about your tablet running out of charge mid-gaming.

I love the TMR thumbsticks and mouse-like analog triggers and extra buttons. They’re all highly responsive in FPS, racing and RPG titles, and they can be customized via the user-friendly app too. But is all of this worth nearly $200, especially when there’s no haptics or rumble on Apple devices? Kinda. The Kishi V3 Pro XL has carved out a niche for itself, and if it’s an ergonomic iPad mobile game controller you need, it’s really the only one to get.

Apple announced a bunch of incredible new hardware at the start of the year, including the iPad Air M4 and the $599 MacBook Neo. But there was one rumored device that never made an appearance — the entry-level iPad 12. Those of you eagerly anticipating a new version of Apple's cheapest tablet are in luck; it sounds like it's still on the way.

We know that thanks to accessory-maker ESR Tech, which posted a listing for an iPad-12 compatible screen protector (via GSMArena). The listing has since been removed, but it specifically referred to the tablet as the iPad 11" (A18) 2026, so it's absolutely clear which version of the device this screen protector was for. The iPad 11 was released last year and was powered by the A16 chipset, for reference.

The listing did confirm that the new model has the same dimensions as the iPad 11, so you'd be forgiven for not being able to tell the difference between the two. However, apparent confirmation that the tablet will feature an A18 chip is going to dampen all the rumors suggesting the iPad 12 would have an A19 chip.

There's not a whole lot more the listing can tell us, but the fact that this page has gone up — even accidentally — might suggest that the iPad 12 launch isn't very far away. The only question is when? Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claims that the tablet is "coming soon" and could launch alongside the iPad mini 8. Sadly, this vague release window doesn't tell us much about when to expect either device.

Since the iPad 12 isn't a product that's high-profile enough to warrant a dedicated Apple event, it means the tablet could literally drop at any time. We're just going to have to be patient and see what happens, and whether Apple will deliver either tablet before WWDC 2026 in June.

There's not a whole lot we know about the iPad 12 right now, other than the fact that it might be the first entry-level iPad to support Apple Intelligence. That would mean an increased amount of RAM, since Apple's AI features require at least 8GB of memory to function.

We probably shouldn't expect a lot, though. Entry-level iPads are usually pretty barebones compared to the best iPads, including iPad Air and iPad Pro, offering far fewer opportunities for upgrades. Though, as the proud owner of an iPad 10, I would love it if Apple could add a glare-resistant screen and higher brightness in a future model. Trying to use my tablet in a bright place is nearly impossible.

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Winter is finally over, which means it’s time for the Amazon Big Spring Sale event. While the deals bonanza doesn’t officially kick off until March 25, Amazon is already slashing prices across the board, including on electronics. To that end, if you’ve had your eye on the new iPad Air M4, you’re in luck, as Apple’s latest tablet has just received a nice discount.

Right now, the 11-inch iPad Air M4 is $559 ($40 off), while the 13-inch iPad Air M4 is $735 ($64 off) at Amazon. Given how they normally cost $599 and $799 (respectively), you're saving a decent amount of cash. While a nominal upgrade over the iPad Air M3, anyone still using an old iPad might want to upgrade—especially if they use their iPad as a MacBook replacement. Here’s why you should consider getting the new iPad Air M4.

Apple didn’t rock the boat with the iPad Air M4. Aside from a spec bump to the Apple M4 chip and an upgraded wireless chip that allows Wi-Fi 7, you’re getting the same tablet as before. Again, those with the M3 model don’t need to rush out to get this new M4 variant. That said, this is still a fantastic tablet that hits the sweet spot of (relative) affordability and performance.

As before, this is a thin, lightweight tablet that’s easy to carry wherever you go. Measuring 0.24 inches thick and weighing just 1.05 pounds, you’ll barely even notice it in your backpack.

Then there are the still-sharp 12MP cameras, which are great for snapping photos and taking video calls. The 2360 x 1640 resolution on the Liquid Retina display is equally sharp, and in our testing, it nearly reached the advertised 500 nits of brightness, which is excellent. Speaking of testing, the 11-inch iPad Air M4 lasted for 9 hours and 44 minutes, meaning you can use it for a good chunk of the day without a recharge.

I expect this sale will last for most of the week. However, I can’t ensure there will be stock available, so if you’re in the market for a new iPad, you should take advantage of this deal while it lasts. I promise you won’t regret it.

If you're in the market for a new iPad (or your first one) then there's a lot of different models to choose from. But while it can be tempting to go for as much power as you can, I don't think most people need the power of an iPad Pro or even an iPad Air for general use.

That's why I was very pleased to see the Apple iPad (11th gen) drop back down to under $300 at Amazon this week. The 11-inch, 128GB tablet is currently enjoying a 14% reduction that brings it down to just $299 while the deal lasts.

Apple may have just turbocharged the iPad Air with the new iPad Air M4, but as we pointed out in our iPad 11 review, it's still very capable of doing all the things that most users need: streaming shows, playing some lightweight games, reading websites, and controlling smart home devices or hosting a video call.

Although it's the entry-level model, Apple made some welcome upgrades to this tablet when it introduced it last year. Storage now starts at 128GB and the A16 Bionic chip keeps the performance nice and speedy. It keeps the same refreshed design as the iPad 10, which means no more Home button and slimmer bezels, giving the 11-inch Liquid Retina (2360 x 1640) display even more prominence.

The screen is crisp and vivid and whether you want to watch movies or play some lightweight games with Apple Arcade, it's more than up to the task.

The other big area of improvement for this tablet was in the battery department. During our testing, which involves continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi with a device’s display set to 150 nits of brightness, the iPad 11 lasted 11 hours and 25 minutes. That not only tops its predecessor, but it also beats the iPad Air M3 and iPad mini 7.

Are there some downsides? A couple: it would be nice if the screen got a little brighter and it's also a bummer the iPad 11 doesn't support the Apple Pencil Pro or the Apple Pencil Gen 2. Considering one of the best use-cases for a tablet is drawing and note-taking, it would have been nice to see them supported. Instead, you'll have to just stick with the Apple Pencil (USB-C).

But considering this is the most affordable iPad you can buy, I can't be too harsh on its shortcomings. Especially since you can pick it up in a choice of bright colors: Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow — just beware the blue color only has a 6% discount compared to the 14% on the other versions.

Whenever Apple announces new devices it means that some older ones get discontinued. Last week, Apple revealed a slew of new products including the intriguing MacBook Neo, budget-friendly iPhone 17e and more powerful MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max laptops.

As part of streamlining the devices it sells, the company discontinued 15 existing devices. Surprisingly, not every device is years old. The oldest was released in 2019, while the most recent only debuted six months ago.

Here's the list of 15 discontinued products:

• iPhone 16e with A18 (2025)
• 11-inch iPad Air with M3 (2025)
• 13-inch iPad Air with M3 (2025)
• 13-inch MacBook Air with M4 (2025)
• 15-inch MacBook Air with M4 (2025)
• 13-inch MacBook Pro with M5 and 512GB storage (2025)
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro (2024)
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro (2024)
• 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max (2024)
• 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max (2024)
• Mac Studio with M3 Ultra and 512GB memory (2025)
• Studio Display with A13 Bionic (2022)
• Pro Display XDR (2019)
• Pro Stand for Pro Display XDR (2019)
• Pro Display XDR VESA Mount Adapter (2019)

For the most part, the Apple is just swapping one product for its updated version. The iPhone 16e gets the boot for the 17e. The M3 iPad Air has been replaced by the M4 version, the same for the M4 MacBook Air models which have been replaced with M5 MacBook Airs.

The surprising discontinuation is the 512GB MacBook Pro M5, which was announced in October 2025 for $1,599. Instead, the new base model features 1TB of internal storage, and costs $1,699.

It's unclear if this related to the ongoing memory crisis that is reducing storage and RAM options for many companies.

Finally, we have the two oldest devices: the original Studio Display from 2022 and the Pro Display XDR (released in 2019), which were replaced by the new Studio Display XDR and an updated base version.

What does discontinued mean for your devices?

Unlike Apple's vintage or obsolete devices, discontinuation just means the company no longer sells these products through official channels. However, they are still eligible for software updates, repairs and support for at least five to seven years after their initial release date.

Apple typically places devices on its vintage list around five years after the company stops selling them. At that point, they're unlikely to get software updates, and repairs will only be available as long as parts are available. So if you own any of these discontinued products, you still have some time before you need to consider an upgrade.

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If it ain’t broke, why fix it? Like many other 2026 releases (see the iPhone 17e and Google Pixel 10a), this year’s update to the iPad Air is largely iterative. Apple has updated the processor to an M4 chip, and it has upgraded its wireless chip to Wi-Fi 7, but everything else is pretty much the same: same cameras, same design, same display, even the same battery life.

In fact, a lot of the iPad Air’s specs are nearly the same as the iPad Air 4, which came out six years ago. It has the same resolution display, has the same dimensions, the same rear camera, and weighs just as much. However, Apple has kept its starting price the same for all that time, and increased the starting storage capacity to 128GB (along with some other improvements).

All that being said, is this still the best tablet for most people? I would say yes, but is this the best Apple device for $599? That’s another question entirely.

What’s new

Two things have changed between this year’s model and last. The 2026 iPad Air is now powered by Apple’s M4 processor. The tablet also has Apple’s new networking chips: The N1, which has Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread networking; and on models with cellular connectivity, the C1X, which delivers 5G (sub‑6 GHz) with 4x4 MIMO and Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO.

Obviously, network connectivity will vary greatly on a number of factors, but on Verizon’s 5G network with four bars of service, I was able to download a 2.98GB video file in 1 minute and 25 seconds.

How much does it cost?

The iPad Air M4 is available for preorder, and goes on sale on March 11, 2026. The base model 11-inch iPad Air costs $599 and comes with 128GB of storage. The starting price for the 13-inch Air is $799, also with 128GB of storage. Both models can be configured with up to 1TB of disk space, and you can get them in one of four colors: space gray, blue, purple, and starlight.

If you want cellular connectivity, add an extra $150 to each of these prices.

Apple sent us an 11-inch Air with 1TB of storage and cellular connectivity, which boosts the price to $1,249. At that point, I would advise springing for a laptop or an iPad Pro.

Then of course, there’s the accessories. An Apple Pencil will set you back $79, while the Apple Pencil Pro costs $129. The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Air costs $269. At least you get free engraving.

What I like

Classic — if aging — design

I wouldn't go so far to say that the Air's design has calcified, but if you go back several generations, you'll see little has changed from year to year. The M4 Air has the same design as the Air Apple released back in 2020. To be sure, it's a great look — thin, light, and a nice slim bezel all the way around.

Despite the “Air” moniker, there’s not much difference in weight or thickness between this and the regular iPad. The Air measures 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 inches and weighs 1.02 pounds, while the 11-inch iPad measures 9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28 inches and weighs 1.05 pounds. Ironically, the 11-inch iPad Pro is the lightest and thinnest of the lot, at 0.98 pounds and 0.21 inches. It does have a larger footprint of 9.88 x 6.99 inches, though.

Still, this is a very comfortable tablet to hold for extended periods of time.

Beautiful Display

Watching movies, TV shows, and YouTube clips on the Air’s display was a delight. Like last year’s version, the M4 iPad Air has a bright, crisp, and colorful Retina screen that made everything just pop. For example, when I watched “K Pop Demon Hunters” on Netflix, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey all looked, well, golden on the display.

It’s exactly the same, with a resolution of 2360 x 1640, and a rated brightness of 500 nits. In our lab tests, we measured a top brightness of 489 nits (also nearly the same as last year), which is pretty close.

On our other display tests, the Air’s screen was able to display 116% of the sRGB color gamut, and 82.3% of the DCI-P3 gamut (more is better). It’s Delta-E score of 0.28 (where numbers closer to 0 are better) also show that the colors it displays are very close to accurate.

Interestingly, the Air’s results are nearly identical to those of the iPad Pro M5, which has an OLED display.

Multitasking prowess

It’s not quite a desktop experience, but it’s close. One of the new features of iPadOS 26 is the ability to have multiple apps open in resizable windows, which you can move about the screen.

While the 11-inch iPad Air I tested is a bit small for true multitasking, it was nice to be able to make multiple apps open side-by-side, and to be able to move and resize each window as I liked.

Now powered by an M4 chip, the iPad Air is modestly faster than last year’s iPad Air M3. On our benchmark tests, it scored appreciably faster, both in single- and multicore, as well as in frame rate tests. The most notable difference you’ll see is if you go back a couple of generations; the M4 iPad scored nearly two times higher than the M1 Air on our Geekbench test.

Are you going to notice the difference in everyday use? Probably not, unless you’re planning to do some pretty intense video editing, but if that’s your plan, the more powerful iPad Pro might be more your speed.

Good cameras

Both the front and rear cameras on the iPad Air have a resolution of 12MP, though the front-facing camera has a much wider field of view, so as to take advantage of Center Stage, which can automatically track and frame you during FaceTime calls. It’s a handy feature to have, especially if you’re trying to cram several people into the shot. The rear camera lets you choose from a regular shot, square, or panorama. There’s no Portrait mode, however.

Photos from both cameras were pleasing, but not spectacular. The front camera did a good job of keeping my face properly exposed, even with a bright light source behind my head. The rear camera also adequately pulled up the details and colors of a shelf full of books, though, as with any photo, zooming in too far quickly resulted in a loss of definition. However, pictures from both cameras exhibited a good deal of graininess at full size.

What I didn't like

No FaceID

You can unlock the iPad Air using TouchID on its power button, but just like last year, Apple has reserved FaceID for its iPad Pro models. It’s a small annoyance, but doesn’t feel like this is so much of a premium feature as to limit it to the company’s highest-end tablets.

Pricey accessories

I used the Magic Folio Keyboard to type parts of this review, and while it’s a little cramped compared to a laptop’s keyboard, the keys were plenty snappy and responsive, and within minutes I was typing at or near my regular rate. The touchpad was also very accurate, and I never had an instance where my cursor ended up where it shouldn’t have been. For the price, though, I wish the keys were backlit. And, $269 is a lot to ask, especially when you can find compatible third-party options for half as much.

Battery life is exactly the same — and less than its predecessors

I get that the Air delivers better performance per watt than the previous model, but I would have liked just a little more endurance. To be sure, its battery life of 9 hours and 44 minutes, as tested, is great for an 11-inch tablet, but a touch more wouldn’t hurt, especially considering the M1 and the iPad 4 were both able to break the 10-hour mark on our tests.

Bottom line

The M4 iPad Air is a modest upgrade over last year’s model, but when you make one of the best tablets there is, and there’s no real challenger, then maybe each new year doesn’t need to see a completely new reinvention.

If you have an older iPad — say, from the M1 generation or before — and you see its battery life taking a big hit, then you might want to consider an upgrade, though that model also supports iPadOS 26. The M4 Air also has a Center Stage camera, which the M1 series lacks.

The question I suspect many will have is whether they should buy the iPad Air or spring for the Macbook Neo, which is $250 less when you factor in the cost of the Air’s keyboard. While the Air has a touchscreen and is more portable, its value proposition when compared to Apple’s laptops is now a lot more questionable if you’re looking for an inexpensive productivity device.

Yes, the iPad Air is the best Apple tablet for the masses, but it may have just been superseded by the Neo as the best cheap Apple product for getting stuff done.

The iPad Air M4 might not have been released yet, but it looks like the first set of performance benchmark results have already appeared online. Or at least, Geekbench has published two sets of results that list an iPad identifier of iPad 16,11, We can't actually verify the legitimacy of the results until we get a chance to test the tablet for ourselves.

MacRumors spotted the results, and both sets list the identifier that seems to correspond to the 13-inch iPad Air M4 with Wi-Fi and Cellular connectivity. According to the results, the first test saw the tablet score 3,483 in a single-core test and 12,885 in the multi-core test. The second test recorded 3,714 and 12,296, respectively.

For reference, testing for our iPad Air M3 saw the tablet hit 3,042 in single-core Geekbench testing and 11,804 in the multi-core test. So if these M4 scores are the real deal, then we're looking at a pretty reasonable improvement in performance.

That is a 14.5% and 9.1% in crease for the first set of results, and 22% and 4.1% increase for the second set. Which is a fairly impressive improvement for single-core benchmarking, even if the multi-core scores haven't risen quite as much.

It's always worth remembering that even if these are legitimate iPad Air M4 benchmark tests, there's no telling how things might change once the tablets actually go on sale. Once we reach March 11 and the Air M4 goes on sale, we're likely to see a lot more benchmark test results hit the web.

That should give us a better idea of how much better the iPad Air M4's performance actually is compared to its predecessor. Not to mention the fact that we can test plenty of other things like battery life, graphical performance and even display quality. Only then can we decide whether it's worthy for inclusion on our list of the best tablets. It's looking good so far, I'll admit.

Stay tuned to Tom's Guide for our full iPad Air M4 review in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, make sure to check out our Apple March event live blog for a rundown of all the biggest announcements of the week.

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Apple is holding a series of product reveals this week, but one that many have had their eye on is the reveal of fresh MacBook Pro models featuring the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips.

While touchscreen Macs are reportedly on their way, this announcement is an update of what the 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 model kicked off last year. We get a similar chassis, but a much more powerful chip, along with other refinements.

Should you upgrade from an M4 Pro or Max model? Here's what we know to help you decide.

MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max vs MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max: Specs

MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max vs MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max: Price

The MacBook Pro M5 Pro starts at $2199. Meanwhile, the 16-inch M5 Pro now starts at $2,699. In short, both models cost $200 more than their respective predecessors' starting prices.

The base M5 model isn't available for the 16-inch form factor, so that one starts at $2699 with the M5 Pro, 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Apple is no longer selling the M4 Pro/Max models of these laptops.

Apple is justifying these hikes by doubling the base storage. You can no longer get a Pro MacBook with 512GB; everything now starts at 1TB for the Pro and 2TB for the Max. If you were already planning to upgrade your storage on the M4, the price jump is essentially a wash, but it raises the barrier to entry.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max vs MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max: Design and display

This year's model certainly looks familiar because it carries the same design that debuted in 2021 with the M1 Pro models of the MacBook Pro.

It might be getting a little long in the tooth, but Apple seems committed to the current design at least until touchscreen Macs arrive.

That means you get a 14-inch or 16-inch model, with both packing the Liquid Retina XDR display for high resolution and high contrast, as well as ProMotion for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, which is ideal for gaming or smoother scrolling.

As with the base 14-inch MacBook Pro M5, you can upgrade to a nano-texture glass display, which does an excellent job of reducing screen glare. Just be aware that this upgrade costs an extra $150.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max vs MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max: Performance

The new laptops feature the equally new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Apple says these chips leverage the company's new Fusion Architecture to scale the capabilities of Apple silicon, while preserving performance, power efficiency, and unified memory architecture.

As for real-world numbers, the M5 Pro has 20 percent increased graphical performance over the M4 Pro model, according to Apple. The company also says the improved CPU boosts performance by 30 percent.

Thanks to the new Fusion Architecture that connects two dies on a single SoC (system on a chip), the CPU is an 18-core beast with 6 'super cores' from the M5 and 12 performance cores. The 16-core Neural Engine is faster for AI features, too, and there are Thunderbolt 5 ports for connectivity, along with support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Speaking of new chips, the M5 Pro and M5 Max now have the Apple N1 chip, bringing Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 to Apple’s most powerful laptops. Thunderbolt 5 is also now standard on all Pro and Max models, which is a major win for anyone using high-speed external storage or multiple 6K displays.

MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max vs MacBook Pro M4 Pro/Max: Outlook

The MacBook Pro lineup might just be the best it has ever been right now, but you likely don't need to rush out and upgrade from an M4 Pro or Max model unless you're, well, really running up against the considerable headroom both provide.

For just about anything else, you probably won't notice major differences day to day. But if you're buying a MacBook Pro today and need it to handle heavy workloads, be sure you're opting for the new model.

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Apple's March event is off to a big start, as the company just announced the all-new iPad Air M4. Clearly, the star of the show here is the speedy performance from the M4 chip, but that's not the only upgrade coming to Apple's popular tablet.

The iPad Air M4 upgrade is set to deliver faster CPU and GPU speeds, so expect greater performance for editing, gaming and creative work. With the iPad Air M3 already being one of the best tablets around, this takes Apple's popular tablet a step further — all for the same $599 starting price.

As expected, the new iPad Air isn't a major revamp, as it's more of a spec bump. So, what else is new? As it turns out, there are a few more changes that make Apple's latest Air model even better value than its predecessor. Here are the biggest upgrades you can expect.

M4 delivers even faster performance

Let's start with the main attraction: M4. We've seen this chip in action in the iPad Pro M4, and we've been blown away by the performance it offers, especially for the price.

Now, the M4 comes to the iPad Air, with Apple claiming a 30% speed boost over the iPad Air M3. This means you're getting the might of the M4-equipped MacBook Air in the form of a tablet, and also for a much more affordable price of $599.

The M4 chip in the new iPad comes with an 8-core CPU (with three performance cores and five efficiency cores), a 9-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. That's actually the same as the M3, although that comes with four performance and efficiency cores.

We'll have to test the iPad Air M4 once we get our hands on it, but here's a look at the performance gains we can expect over the iPad Air M3, comparing it to our Geekbench benchmarks on the iPad Pro M4 and MacBook Air M4:

Now, the MacBook Air M3 understandably offers slightly better performance than its iPad counterpart (3,082 single-core / 12,087 multi-core), so there's a tiny difference between tablet and laptop. But either way, there's a significant bump in speeds. In fact, you can think of the iPad Air M4 as a more affordable version of the iPad Pro M4 (just without an OLED option).

From video editing and gaming to browsing the web, the iPad Air M4 is already looking to be quite the upgrade. Plus, M4 delivers higher memory bandwidth at 120GB/s, so it's faster at reading and writing data from RAM. Speaking of...

More memory!

Despite the RAM crisis, Apple managed to deliver even more unified memory into the latest iPad Air M4. More RAM means improved multitasking, better performance in demanding creative work or 3D modelling (and gaming, of course) and more apps staying open in the background without needing to reload.

Apple's next tablet is fitted with 12GB of memory, a 50% jump over the M3 iPad Air's 8GB. In fact, that's the same as the base iPad Pro M5, and with that being the most powerful tablet on the market, that only shows just how much the new iPad Air is catching up.

With the increase in RAM, expect multitasking to run even more smoothly. This will come in handy with iPadOS 26's windowing system, which lets you work with multiple app windows at once.

So, an overall faster experience to keep up with M4's performance!

Wi-Fi 7 arrives

Apple has its own wireless networking chip and cellular modem now, with the N1 and C1X, respectively. We got a look at the N1 silicon in the iPhone 17 series, along with the C1X 5G modem in the iPhone Air. Now, it arrives on the iPad Air M4.

With N1, Apple's tablets finally get Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, bringing faster and more efficient speeds, along with significantly lower latency. That makes it better for Apple's own AirDrop, and casting your own personal hotspot, too. We've heard Apple's N1 delivers faster speeds on weaker Wi-Fi, so that's a bonus if you're using the iPad Air M4 while you're out and about!

For those who opt for the cellular option, the C1X modem comes with Apple's 5G. As the Cupertino tech giant claims, the successor to C1 brings a 50% boost in cellular data performance, along with a 30% drop in energy usage.

So, this M4 tablet brings faster connectivity over the iPad Air M3's Wi-Fi 6E and Qualcomm SDX70M 5G modem.

Worth the upgrade?

The iPad Air M4 may not be a huge change over its predecessor, but in terms of performance, it already looks to knock it out of the park. We'll have to put the new iPad Air through its paces in our testing lab, but we already have an idea of what to expect: Faster performance, more RAM for smoother multitasking and even greater connectivity capabilities.

Is it worth an upgrade over the iPad Air M3? You'll pay less using Apple's trade-in program, but depending on what you use it for, you may not see any immediate improvements that make it worth the extra spending.

But that's entirely dependent on what you use an iPad Air for. For intensive creative work, heavy multitasking and the like, you'll likely get more use out of the upgraded M4 iPad Air. And for those who have older models, you'll see an even bigger difference.

Stay tuned for our full review on the iPad Air M4, and in the meantime, our iPad Air M4 vs iPad Air M3 will fill you in on all the differences.

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There's a new iPad in town. Apple has refreshed its tablet lineup with the addition of the iPad Air M4. Available in 11-inch ($599) and 13-inch ($799) sizes, iPad Air M4 went on sale March 11.

In terms of upgrades, the biggest change is the addition of the new M4 chipset, which Apple claims is 30% faster than its predecessor. All of the new tablets also support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. Otherwise, there are no other significant changes between the iPad Air M4 and its predecessor.

If you're looking for iPad Air M4 deals, Amazon has the 11-inch iPad Air M4 on sale for $559. That's $40 off and the first sale I've seen on Apple's new flagship. Meanwhile, you can also get the 13-inch iPad Air M4 on sale for $749 at Amazon. That's a full $50 off.

Alternatively, Best Buy is offering the new iPads from $249 with a qualifying trade-in. Make sure to follow our iPad deals coverage as retailers discount the current-gen tablets to make room for the newer ones.

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iPad Air M4 deals

What's new in iPad Air M4

What about iPad Air M3 deals?

If you're looking for deals on the outgoing iPad Air M3, you're not alone. However, I currently recommend opting for the M4 models as they're priced similarly to the older M3 models. Unless you want the WiFi/5G models. At the time of this writing, Amazon has the 11-inch iPad Air M3 (WiFi/5G) on sale for $599. That's just $10 shy of its all-time price low. Meanwhile, the 13-inch iPad Air M3 (WiFi/5G) is on sale for $799 at Amazon. This is an all-time price low for this tablet.

As insiders were predicting, Apple has refreshed the iPad Air, 12 months after its last update. Meet the iPad Air M4.

The company’s mid-range tablet sees an upgrade to the M4 processor (with the M5 still reserved for the top-of-the-line iPad Pro) and gains an extra 4GB of RAM, while keeping prices static for another year.

The iPad Air M3 has been immediately retired, but retailers will be looking to clear stock, and there’s always the second-hand market for bargain hunters. Is it worth paying extra for the new version? And if you have the M3 iPad Air, should you be looking to upgrade? Here are the key differences.

iPad Air M4 vs iPad Air M3: Specs

iPad Air M4 vs iPad Air M3: Price

Despite the bump in specs, Apple has kept the price of the iPad Air M4 the same for another year. That means that the 11-inch model starts at $599, rising to $1,249 for a model with cellular connectivity and 1TB of storage. The 13-inch version, meanwhile, ranges from $799 to $1,449 for a fully souped-up model.

Of course, with the M3 model now old news, you may be able to get one for a lower price either through retailers clearing out old stock or through the second-hand market.

iPad Air M4 vs iPad Air M3: Design and display

The new iPad Air M4 looks pretty much identical to the M3 model, which in turn was pretty much indistinguishable from the M2 version.

It’s still available in 11- and 13-inch sizes, with the same dimensions: 9.74 x 7.02 x 0.24 inches for the 11-inch model, and 11.04 x 8.46 x 0.24 inches for the 13-inch version. Apple lists the weight as 0.1 pound heavier for both versions, so a negligible change there, too.

The screen technology is also the same LED used on the previous model, with plans to match the OLED on the iPad Pro not expected to materialize until next year. It’s 60Hz, too, with no ProMotion 120Hz upgrade, unfortunately.

So it’s a draw between the two tablets in terms of design and display. All the significant changes are on the inside.

iPad Air M4 vs iPad Air M3: Performance

The headline change is, of course, the introduction of Apple’s M4 chipset. Apple claims this will be a 30% boost in performance on the M3 iPad Air, or 2.3 times faster than the M1 model.

While we’ll be running benchmarks when we get our own review unit, we’ve seen how the M4 performs in tablet form before, thanks to the 2024 iPad Pro. Here’s a recap:

The Apple M4 chip is also more efficient than its predecessor, which means you may see some advancement on the 9 hours and 41 minutes that the 11-inch iPad Air M3 achieved in our battery life test. That said, Apple only promises “all-day battery life” in the press release.

A bigger surprise is the upgrade in RAM. While the M3 iPad Air had 8GB — the minimum required for Apple Intelligence — the souped-up M4 version comes with 12GB RAM. Apple also says the memory bandwidth has increased to 120GB/s ensuring that AI models run faster than before.

Beyond the M4 and memory upgrades, the new iPad Air has a few other improvements hidden away inside. First introduced with the iPhone 17 family last September, the new iPad Air contains the N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and — if you spring for the cellular model — a C1X 5G modem.

Taking these one at a time, Wi-Fi 7 means better performance on supported routers, with higher speeds and lower latency. Apple’s own implementation seems to be more effective when using weaker Wi-Fi connections, too. Bluetooth 6 spells more reliable connections, lower latency and more efficient power use.

Apple’s own 5G modem technology will be introduced to cellular models of the iPad Air for the first time, too. The C1X 5G modem already features in the iPhone Air, and according to Apple, it was two times faster than the original C1 that debuted in the iPhone 16e. In tablet terms, Apple says it’s up to 50% faster with 30% less energy usage than the Qualcomm SDX70M modem found in the iPad Air M3.

iPad Air M4 vs iPad Air M3: Outlook

If you looked at the two iPad Air models side by side, you’d be unlikely to see much of a difference. But on the inside, the iPad Air M4 is clearly a faster and more efficient performer, thanks not just to the M4 chipset, but to 4GB extra RAM and improved wireless technologies.

Does that mean you should upgrade from an M3 version? Maybe if you’re a power user, but otherwise probably not.

That said, unless money is particularly tight, it would be a mistake to opt for the older iPad Air over the newer model if you’re looking to upgrade from an older model or are completely new to Apple’s tablets.

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Among all the other new Apple products announced today, the company has launched the Apple iPad Air powered by the company's M4 processor. Like the previous generation, the Air will be offered in two sizes — 11 and 13 inches — and while little appears to have changed since the previous version (other than the processor), it still looks to be a strong complement to Apple's tablet lineup, and could maintain its place at the top of our list of the best tablets.

Here's all the specs and pricing for the 2026 Apple iPad Air

Price and availability

The iPad Air M4 will start at $599 for the 11-inch model, and $799 for the 13-inch version. The base model for each will come with 128GB of storage. Thankfully, that's the same pricing as the M3 Air, so RAMageddon hasn't come to Apple's tablets yet.

Both models will be available in four colors: space gray, blue, purple, and starlight (a very pale gold).

Preorders for both models will open at 9:15 am on March 4, and devices will go on sale on March 11.

iPad Air M4 specs

Apart from the updated processor, the M4 iPad Air will be nearly identical to the M3 version. Here's a quick look at the specs.

Apart from the processor, the other major difference is that the M4 iPads will have Wi-Fi 7, as well as Bluetooth 6 and Thread, thanks to Apple's N1 chip, which the company introduced with the iPhone 17.

Outlook

From what it looks like, the only major change from the iPad Air M3 and the iPad Air M4 is that you'll get better performance owing to the more powerful processor, with no tradeoff in battery life. While it's not exactly apples-to-apples (although it is in some respects), when you compare our benchmark tests of all of Apple's M4 Macbooks, you do see some incremental improvements between the M4 and M3 generations.

Stay tuned for our full benchmarks of Apple's newest and lightest iPad.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will reveal new products starting on "Monday morning," March 2. This will kick off what is expected to be a three-day bonanza of product announcements.

This includes a press "experience" on Wednesday where Tom's Guide will be in attendance to try out whatever new devices Apple announces.

A little teaser

Cook's teaser is a short video where an incomplete Apple logo is shaped with a squeeze and flick on a silver aluminum background.

"A big week ahead. It all starts Monday morning! #AppleLaunch," the text reads. It's clear that Apple plans to announce new hardware even if the message is a bit cryptic

Outside of the press experience in New York City, London and Shanghai, we don't expect a big Apple keynote. Instead, the company will likely drop several press releases and product videos.

What we expect to see from Apple

Over the three days, we believe Apple will announce "at least five products" thanks to reporting from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and previous rumors.

On the for sure side of things, we expect to see the iPhone 17e, a new iPad Air M4, and a refreshed entry-level iPad. The biggest announcement should be the rumored low-cost MacBook that could launch in yellow and green.

Cheap MacBook

The most interesting may be the rumored low-cost MacBook that could launch in yellow and green. The cheap MacBook is meant to take on entry-level Windows laptops for students and general users.

It's been rumored that it will cost either $599 or $699 with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and a 12-inch display. It could also feature an A18 Pro chip, the same as in the iPhone 16 Pro models.

If Apple is sticking an A18 chip in the cheap MacBook, it could handily outperform the MacBook M1, which is currently the least expensive MacBook that you can buy. This means better performance, graphics and power efficiency.

iPad Air and iPad

An iPad Air powered by the M4 chip is the third "likely" device we could see next week. Like the low-cost iPhone e-series, the only big change here will be chips, including potentially Apple's custom N1 wireless chips.

Alongside the iPad Air, we should see a new entry-level iPad 12, which could feature an A19 chip, though some reports have suggested it could come with an A18 one instead. Either would be an upgrade over the A16 in the current iPad 11.

Both devices are only really seeing chip upgrades. So iPad 12 should feature an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, with at least 128GB starting. The iPad 11 had a test battery life of 11 hours and 25 minutes. The more efficient A19 or A18 could increase that life.

Similarly, the iPad Air M3 has an 11-inch Liquid Retina display and a 10-hour battery life. Again, the more efficient M4 should improve that number.

Other devices

That's four devices, what about number 5? Apple has been rumored to launch a refreshed Mac Studio and a new Apple Studio Display this spring. According to Gurman, the Studio Displays are ready to ship now, with the Studio Displays close behind. So, either or both of those products could make an appearance.

Tom's Guide will be on hand to experience the launches and give you first impressions of whatever Apple announces.

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It might be years before the iPad Pro gets a significant redesign. That’s according to Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital (via Apple Insider), who claims that the high cost of the iPad Pro’s OLED panel, along with slow sales after the last redesign, have made Apple decide to hold off on another design change for the foreseeable future.

While we might not see a new iPad Pro design, that doesn’t mean Apple will stop releasing future iterations of its premium tablet. The report says we’ll still get chip updates even if the slate’s design remains unchanged. If that’s the case, the new spec bump is likely to be an M6-powered iPad Pro.

What the future holds

For those keeping track, the iPad Pro last received a major update in 2024, where Apple delivered the first iPad with an OLED panel. The iPad Pro M4 featured an M4 chip, and it got a follow-up with the iPad Pro M5 the following year. Other than the processor, it received no major redesign. If this recent report is correct, it seems this is what we can expect from future iPad Pros.

Besides a spec bump, the iPad Pro can still receive software updates via iPadOS. As we’ve seen with iPadOS 26, Apple’s premium tablet is now more MacBook-like, thanks to a new UI and folder options meant to help you be more productive. Likewise with Apple Creator Studio, the iPad Pro is also getting many new creator-friendly features. In short, future iPad Pros might look like the existing 2025 model, but they could function very differently.

Outlook

As someone who reviews iPads for a living, hearing this news is a bummer. That said, this is still very much a rumor. Given that, I’ll reserve hope for new design elements, such as even thinner bezels and better cooling. But even if that doesn’t happen, I can’t complain too much since the current iPad Pro design is so great.

Again, take this alleged leak with a healthy dose of skepticism. If we hear any updates on this story, we’ll let you know, so stay tuned for more!

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Apple just announced that another Apple event will be happening on March 4, and it'll no doubt be where Apple lifts the lid on all the products we've been hearing rumors about over the past few weeks. Including the likes of the iPhone 17e, a bunch of new MacBook models, new iPads and possibly even some new Mac displays.

As is typical for Apple, the company hasn't given us any official information on what to expect. All we have to go on is an invitation for the event, featuring a stylized version of Apple's logo. Apple has also confirmed the "special Apple experience" will be happening in New York, suggesting this won't be your typical Apple event.

Here's what to expect at the March 4 Apple event.

Apple March 4 Event: Expected Products

• iPhone 17e: Apple's cheapest iPhone, expected to offer a strong flagship experience for slightly less than an iPhone 17
• Cheaper MacBook: The lower-cost MacBook will reportedly cost around $599 with performance duties coming from an A18 chipset.
• M5 MacBook Air: An updated MacBook Air with the same design, and powered by Apple's M5 chipset
• M5 Pro & M5 Max MacBook Pros: Another minor refresh, with Apple's existing MacBook Pros arriving with the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
• iPad 12: Apple's cheapest iPad is set for a small upgrade, with a new A18 or A19 chipset depending on who you ask
• iPad Air 8: Another small iPad refresh, this time bringing the M4 chipset in to take on performance duties

iPhone 17e

Apple's "cheap" iPhone was initially rumored to arrive before the end of February, but it's far more likely Apple will unveil everything during the March 4 event instead. The main thing to remember about the phone is that it's expected to look more or less the same as the iPhone 16e — which itself looks like an iPhone 14.

The changes sound like they're on the inside, with reports suggesting that the phone will come with the same A19 chipset as the iPhone 17 alongside the new C1X modem and N1 wireless chip. These are all expected to offer better performance and energy efficiency, which likely means superior battery life. MagSafe is also expected to debut, offering a major boost to the phone's wireless charging capabilities with reported speeds of 25W.

Pricing is expected to stay the same as the iPhone 16e, though, so be prepared to pay up at last $599.

A cheap A18 MacBook

"Cheap" isn't exactly something we'd associate with the MacBook range, but rumors insist Apple is working on a lower cost MacBook model powered by the A18 Pro chipset. That's the same chip as the iPhone 16 Pro, and will reportedly help to keep the starting price as low as $599.

Other rumored specs include a 12.9-inch display, while the ability to run Apple intelligence suggests we may see as much as 16GB of RAM included. There's still a lot we don't actually know, but we suspect the laptop will be rather stripped down compared to typical Mac hardware.

Though, it should still be a good daily-use machine for people who don't need super-process-heavy software that would be better suited with an M5-powered machine.

More M5 MacBooks

The A18 MacBook probably won't be alone, and this event is the perfect time for Apple to do its usual early-year Mac refresh. That means seeing the MacBook Air M5 the M4 chip for a shiny new chip, while a bunch of new MacBook Pros will arrive sporting the still-unannounced M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets. For those of you who need more power and performance than the regular M5 can actually offer.

We're not expecting any major design refreshes this year, so expect this update to be all about internals and performance. However, we've also heard reports that Apple could unveil a new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, alongside a Studio Display 2, at some point in the near future. But there have been reports from Mark Gurman that these may launch shortly after the new MacBook line-up.

New iPads

Also rumored to be on the agenda are the next wave of iPads, notably the iPad 12 and the M4 iPad Air. Speculation suggests that the iPad 12 will finally see Apple Intelligence come to the low-cost tablet, though rumors seem undecided about whether it will be powered by the A19 chipset or the older A18.

The M4 iPad Air will likely, unsurprisingly, come with the M4 chipset, and possibly the new N1 wireless chip too. That means better connectivity and improved performance — alongside whatever other upgrades Apple throws into the mix.

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While I'm a happy iPhone user, and my MacBook is as steadfast a work companion as I could ask for, my old iPad is probably my favorite Apple device to use. The mix of portability, a perfectly-sized, attractive display and compatibility with all my favorite apps means it's never far from my side. But it's over six years old now, and could probably use an upgrade.

I've had my eye on the iPad Pro M5 since it launched, but the high price has put me off running down to the nearest Apple Store, with my old tablet ready to trade in. But luckily for me, the 256GB 11-inch iPad Pro M5 is down to $899 at Amazon. The price has been this low before, but it fluctuates from week to week, so if you're doing some Presidents' Day deals shopping this is definitely one to consider.

The deal is only available on the Space Black version of the iPad Pro, which to be honest, I prefer to the Silver option anyway. Unfortunately, the current Amazon U.K. version of this deal is only 5% off rather than 10%, which makes me rather jealous. I guess that's what we Brits get for not having presidents to honor with a public holiday.

Apple launched the iPad Pro M5 late last year, and it immediately dazzled us once we began testing. Powered by the same M5 chip found in the latest MacBook Pro, it's got more than enough power to handle typical tablet tasks like video streaming or gaming, and runs rings around the competition in benchmark testing. And when paired with a keyboard accessory like Apple's Magic Keyboard, it could be a viable laptop replacement depending on the kind of work you do.

The Tandem OLED display, which uses two layers of OLED pixels on top of one another, means this is the brightest tablet we've ever had in the TG lab, great for making on-screen content pop, even outdoors. And wherever you take the tablet, the WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 compatibility mean you get the best possible connection. You can even pay extra to add 5G connectivity for truly mobile computing, but I wouldn't recommend that in this case because the discount isn't as deep. Also, while the 5G iPad Pro M5 is available in Silver at Amazon, it's only offering refurbished units in the (in my opinion cooler-looking) Space Black colorway.

With our main complaint in our review being the price, you can see why now's the time to strike and buy yourself the ultimate in Apple tablet tech. Assuming you live on the correct side of the Atlantic.

As the rest of the tech world seemingly falls apart thanks to the ongoing RAM crisis, Apple is slated to have a busy start to 2026 with a slew new devices expected to launch in the next six months.

From the refreshed iPhone 17e to new iPads, we expect to see a variety of devices, including a new budget-friendly MacBook to take on Chromebooks and cheaper Windows notebooks. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman confirmed a number of new devices in his PowerOn newsletter, many of which we've covered. Here's what Apple should release soon — and what's on the horizon.

iPhones: iPhone 17e

Apple's e-series is going to be an annual spring release with the second version launching this year in the iPhone 17e. Most of the changes with this model will reportedly be internal with new chips and the addition of MagSafe charging.

It should get the A19 chip from the iPhone 17 plus the Apple-developed C1 modem and N1 wireless chip. This means the iPhone 17e should support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread - the smart home low-power mesh.

Unfortunately, the iPhone 17e may retain the $599 of the 16e, which makes it not quite as budget-friendly as you'd like a downgraded iPhone to be.

As my colleague Tom Pritchard noted, "It may be a cheap iPhone, but we've seen cheaper, and I'm wondering whether buying a used flagship iPhone is a better use of your money."

Later this fall, we expect to see the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and the iPhone Fold launch in September.

iPads: Entry-level, Air, Mini

Gurman claims that at least three refreshed iPad models are coming this year, including a new base model, iPad Air and an updated iPad mini.

Like the 17e, the biggest upgrades will all be internal. All three are expected to get the new in-house Apple wireless and modem chips. Additionally, they should get faster processors. Gurman claimed they would get the A18 chip, but an earlier report based on leaked internal documents indicated that the iPads would get the newer A19 chipset or the M4 chip.

The base model will get the A19, while the iPad Air will get the M4 set.

Finally, at the end of 2025, it was rumored that the iPad mini 8 will get an OLED upgrade, and it might feature the A20 Pro CPU that will feature in the iPhone 18 Pro later this year. The upgraded iPad mini isn't expected to launch until later this year after the iPhone 18 Pro launch.

MacBooks: Budget, M5 Air, and new Pro models

Apple launched its MacBook Pro M5 in October last year but was missing the M5 Pro and M5 Max/Ultra models. The most current rumors have set the high-end Pro models to launch as early as the week of March 2. We expect the MacBook Air M5 to launch around this time as well.

The more interesting potential release is the rumored cheap MacBook meant to take on low-cost Windows laptops and Google Chromebooks. Rumors have slated this budget MacBook to cost around $599, likely as a way for Apple to kneecap the refurbished market for deals like the M1 MacBook Air from Walmart.

The laptop should have a 12-inch to 13-inch display and run on the A18 Pro chipset, though that is speculation. I haven't seen a release date in the rumor mill, but I would put a couple bucks on it launching alongside the iPhone 17e, creating a "budget ecosystem" for Apple. Possibly, it could debut as part of a week of MacBooks with the Pro models.

Finally, on the computing front, Apple could finally release an updated Studio Display and Mac Studio desktops. Allegedly, new Mac minis, likely with the M5 chip, are on the docket as well. It's not clear when these devices will launch. Plus, an OLED MacBook Pro M6 is rumored to launch at some point this year, likely in October, its usual window.

iOS 26.4: Siri 2.0, iOS 27

One of our complaints about the 16e was the high price point and the lack of actual Apple Intelligence, thanks to Apple's struggles with AI and creating a true Siri 2.0.

That version should finally launch with iOS 26.4, likely in March, which will include upgrades to Siri. The real upgrade probably won't launch until WWDC 2026 in June when we'll learn more about iOS 27 and the Google Gemini partnership to bolster Apple Intelligence.

All in all, it's a busy season for the tech giant, and Tom's Guide will be there to cover all the new devices and help you decide if it's time to upgrade.

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Now may be the worst time to buy an iPad, as Apple is reportedly set to reveal all-new models in the near future — and it may even come with a first for the entry-level tablet.

Apple's next iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 are "coming soon," according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Both tablets are expected to see major chip upgrades, including an A18 or A19 for the base iPad, and a mighty M4 processor for the upcoming Air.

What upgrades can we expect?

While significant design changes aren't expected over the current iPad 11 and iPad Air M3, previous leaks have hinted that Apple's lower-cost tablet will feature an A19 chip — the same silicon found in the iPhone 17. Compared to the A16, this would see a 50% performance boost, but it will also finally bring Apple Intelligence features to the tablet.

It isn't certain if Apple will manage to equip the iPad 12 with an A19 chip, as other reports have indicated that it will feature an A18 instead. Regardless, this will still deliver AI to the base tablet, and considering that Siri will now be powered by Google's Gemini, we could see some exciting software upgrades once it arrives.

Another rumored performance boost coming to the iPad 12 is a move to 8GB of RAM, compared to the usual 6GB. This makes sense, seeing as the iPhone 17 comes with 8GB of RAM, and would be yet another jump between base iPad models, as the iPad 10 came with 4GB.

As for the iPad Air 8, we can expect the next-gen tablet to feature an M4 chip, meaning we'll find the power of a MacBook Air M4 in the form of a tablet. That should give it around a 20%+ performance increase, but we may also see Apple's custom N1 wireless chip make an appearance, delivering a substantial upgrade to Wi-Fi connectivity.

With both the iPad 12 and iPad Air 8 now tipped to be heading our way soon, it's likely these tablets will launch in spring. Both the 11th-gen iPad and M3-powered iPad Air launched in March 2025, and the Cupertino tech giant may follow suit with its latest entries. That's not all, as the M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are also expected to launch in March.

A simple refresh (with big performance gains)

Aside from the chip upgrades, Apple Intelligence features and possible N1 wireless chip, expect the iPad 12 and iPad Air with M4 to look largely the same.

That means identical designs (11-inch for the iPad, 11- and 13-inch for the iPad Air), same 12MP cameras and Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640) displays. As with past generations, the next tablets are set to be more of a performance upgrade.

It will be interesting to see if the base iPad 12 either gets an A18 or A19 chipset, as Apple previously jumped a single generation for its entry-level tablet; the iPad 11 received an A16 upgrade over the iPad 10's A14 chip. However, the key feature here will be Apple Intelligence support, making the whole iPad lineup deliver AI capabilities.

While there's still no word on the anticipated iPad mini 8, which is tipped to see even bigger upgrades that include an OLED display, more iPads are around the corner — and finally catching up to the iPad Pro M5.

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Anyone who's been holding out to upgrade an ageing iPad may want to take a look at Amazon right now, because there's a heckuva deal on the most powerful tablet Apple makes. In both sizes.

Right now, you can get the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro for $899 and/or the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro for $1149 — in both cases, that's the lowest price I've ever seen.

It beats the discounts available during Black Friday and that should be all the encouragement you need to move fast on this.

Not that you were in any doubt, but the M5 iPad Pro isn't just one of the best iPads you can buy, it's raw power and mesmerizing screen means it outperforms some of the best laptops too. In our full review, we awarded it 4.5 stars and called it "a phenomenal Apple tablet that can do just about anything."

The M5 processor was the headline upgrade from the M4 iPad Pro and Apple's latest silicon shines no matter what you throw at it.

Designers, coders and content creators won't see a hint of lag while they're in the flow and thanks to the efficiency of the chip (and iPadOS 26 on board) the battery life is excellent. You can expect will over 13 hours of life from the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro and 11 hours from its smaller sibling.

Here's how far ahead the M5 iPad Pro comes out when compared with its predecessor and Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra.

The performance is one thing, but it's the screen through which you view it that had us rocked back on our heels with amazement when we tested the M5 iPad Pro.

Super screen

As with the M4 iPad Pro, this remains Apple's only OLED tablet. And what you get from the Ultra Retina XDR panel is incredible image quality with deep blacks and bright whites served up at a crisp 2,360 x 1,640 resolution and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

With all this praise, is there anything to be wary about with the M5 iPad Pro? Kinda. We only docked it a point in our review for the expensive peripherals and accessories.

Which is a fair point — to get the best from this device you're going to want to invest in a Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil at the very least.

The good news is that with the money saved thanks to this deal, it's much more affordable to do that than it was just three short months ago when Apple launched this tablet.

If you or someone you love just came into possession of a new iPad, congratulations! I've been reviewing tablets for ages here at Tom's Guide, and I feel like Apple's iPads are among the best tablets on the market right now. They're light and long-lasting, with lovely touchscreens and enough speed to run any app in Apple's massive App Store.

They make for great gifts, but the iPad interface is so minimal and intuitive that there's a slew of useful features you might take months to find if you didn't know about them. With that in mind, I figured I could quickly help you make your new iPad your own by walking you through my 5 favorite iPad features you should master to make the most of your new tablet.

We've written a lot about iPads over the years, so in this guide, I tried to specifically focus on useful features that aren't easy to find unless you know where to look. So, whether you have a new iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, or an iPad mini, I have some quick tips on how to make it your own!

Customize your home screen

As you swipe around your home screen, you'll see all the apps you've downloaded lined up in neat little rows. You can let your iPad manage all this automatically, but if you'd like to customize your home screen, there's an easy (yet oddly hard to find) way to do so.

To start customizing your home screen, simply press and hold your finger on any empty space on your tablet's home screen until you see the icons start to shake. At this point, you can tap and drag them around to reorganize them, but you can do a lot more than that if you hit that tiny "Edit" button in the upper-left corner of the screen.

I can't tell you how many times I've had family tell me they never even saw that button, because it's awfully tiny. But if you tap and hold the home screen until the icons start to jiggle and then hit the Edit button, you can do a lot more: change your wallpaper, adjust your light/dark mode settings and lay down Widgets on your home screen.

Don't know about Widgets? You will soon!

Lay down some Widgets

Widgets are blocks you can put on your home screen that will display useful information and update in real time. They debuted with iPadOS 17 a few years ago, and now they're really robust and useful.

To start putting Widgets on your home screen, you just hold your finger on an empty space until you enter edit mode (when the icons start jiggling) and then hit the Edit button in the top-left corner.

That will open the Widgets menu, where you'll see a big list of apps you have that you can scroll through to pick out Widgets. Apple's apps have great Widget support with lots of options, but nowadays, many third-party apps do too. You can also put active Widgets on your iPad's lock screen, so you can stay on top of key details like your calendar or to-do list even when your iPad is locked.

Turn on "Find My iPad"

Next, let's ensure you have a little peace of mind if you ever misplace your iPad or leave it somewhere.

Apple has a robust tracking system in the form of "Find My", an app that you can use to track the location of your enrolled Apple devices in real time. It's super useful, but a lot of new iPad users don't even know it exists.

To enable Find My for your iPad, open the Settings app, then tap your name in the upper-left corner. Navigate to the Find My menu and make sure the "Find My iPad" setting is turned on. From within this menu, you can also choose to share your iPad's location with family and friends.

Master multitasking

Your iPad is great for focusing on a specific app or task, but there are some advanced multitasking features you can use to access multiple apps simultaneously. I love doing this when I need to reference something while working or if I want to chat with a friend while watching something, and I think you will too.

The trick is finding and mastering these tools, because they're not well-explained if you don't dig into Apple's guides and menus. To access your iPad's multitasking settings, open the Settings app and navigate to the Multitasking & Gestures submenu.

From here, you can (at least as of iPadOS 26) pick and choose one of three different ways to multitask. The "Full Screen Apps" setting is the default and also the most restrictive, as you can only view one app at a time in full-screen mode. So basically, you can only multitask by quickly switching between apps.

The second "Windowed Apps" option makes your iPad work a bit more like a Mac or a Windows PC. When working in this multitasking mode, you can have multiple apps open on your screen at once, and you can change their size or move them by tapping and dragging on the corners of the app.

The final option is "Stage Manager," and it's something totally unique to your iPad. When working in Stage Manager mode, you can center one app on your iPad while the other open apps are listed as small icons along the side of the screen. When you want to switch apps, you just tap the icon of the app you want to look at, and it immediately leaps to the fore. Check out our how to use Stage Manager on iPad guide for step-by-step instructions and more tips!

Make your Control Center your own

There's a really useful Control Center menu built into your iPad that you can customize so it has just the controls you really want, and none that you don't. But if you didn't know where to look, you might take a while to even realize it exists.

See, to access the Control Center, you have to drag your finger down from the upper-right corner of your iPad. It can take a few tries to get it right and stop pulling down the notifications pane by accident (which happens if you drag your finger down from the top of the screen elsewhere), but once you get the hang of it, summoning the Control Center gives you quick access to useful features like volume and Wi-Fi controls, your music library, your smart home settings and more.

You can customize your Control Center by dragging your finger down from the upper-right corner to summon it and then tapping the small plus (+) icon in the upper-left corner of the menu. This will turn on editing mode, and you can then tap and drag controls around to reorganize your Control Center. You can also tap the minus (-) icon to remove a control, or tap the thick edge of the control and drag it to change the size of the control.

Once I got the hang of using the Command Center, it became my go-to tool for quickly doing things like playing music or turning on smart lights in my apartment. I hope you find it equally useful!

Master these five sometimes hard-to-find features, and you're well on your way to making your new iPad your own. I hope you found these tips useful, and if you have your own advice for new iPad owners, share it in the comments below!

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Instead of letting it become e-waste or trying to sell it for pennies, repurpose it into something that solves everyday problems and actually gets used. From boosting productivity to managing your smart home to pure entertainment, your old iPad has plenty of life left in it.

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I track iPad sales year-round. Although I'm used to seeing the best iPad deals toward the end of the year, Target has a sale that's even taken me by surprise.

For a limited time, you can get the 11-inch iPad Air (M3) on sale for $399 at Target. That's $200 off and the lowest price I've ever seen for this tablet. Even better, it arrives in time for Christmas. (By comparison, Amazon has it for $499).

The iPad Air M3 is our new choice for the best iPad you can buy. In our iPad Air M3 review, we gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, which is a near-perfect score. Sure, it’s not a huge upgrade over its predecessor, but it's an incredible device that can do almost anything you’d want from a tablet.

As its name suggests, this is a thin and lightweight tablet that’s easy to carry around wherever you go. Measuring 0.24 inches thick and weighing just 1.05 pounds, you’ll barely even notice it in your backpack.

The biggest update to the latest iPad Air is the M3 processor. The chip packs an 8-core CPU, a 9-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. This configuration also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Thanks to these specs, this iPad Air has enough power for tasks like web surfing and even some gaming. In our testing, we ran multiple apps and tabs simultaneously without any slowdown.

Apple’s M3 chip also lets you access several Apple Intelligence features, such as removing unwanted objects from photos. Apple Intelligence can also rewrite your messages and emails if you want to sound more professional, casual, or concise.

Toss in its sharp 12MP cameras and nearly 10-hour battery life, and the iPad Air M3 is one of the finest tablets you can buy.

Apple's rumored iPad mini 8 is already expected to receive a few substantial upgrades when it eventually arrives, including an OLED display. But now, the small tablet is tipped to receive an even greater boost in performance — one that may also power the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.

The next-gen iPad mini is now rumored to come with an A20 Pro chip, according to leaked internal code shared by tipster Kang on Weibo. Codnamed "Borneo," the A20 Pro is tipped to be Apple's debut of its first 2nm processor, offering more power and efficiency thanks to increased transistor density compared to the 3nm A19 Pro chips found in the iPhone 17 Pro.

Previously, the iPad mini 8 was expected to come equipped with an A19 Pro upgrade — which would already see major performance gains over the A17 Pro in the current iPad mini 7. The A19 Pro is already Apple's most powerful mobile chip to date, sporting a 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU, along with Neural Accelerators built into each core that offer improved AI performance for Apple Intelligence.

However, with the A20 Pro, Apple's next small tablet would see an even higher jump in performance. Based on chipmaker TSMC's 2nm process, the next-gen silicon is expected to deliver a 10-15% increase in speed along with a 20-30% drop in power consumption. That should translate to even more power and longer battery life.

While another tipster on MacRumors also claims the iPad mini 8 will feature the A20 Pro instead of the A19 Pro, there's no telling which chip will arrive, as it could entirely depend on when Apple's next small tablet will launch.

When will the iPad mini 8 launch?

Thanks to a massive Apple leak revealing over 30 products coming, we have a better idea of the Cupertino tech giant's release schedule. However, the iPad mini 8's specific release date is still up in the air — and its launch timing could indicate whether it will receive an A19 Pro or A20 Pro chip.

The iPad mini lineup has had a scattered release schedule. To put that into perspective, the iPad mini 5 launched in March 2019, while the iPad mini 6 arrived in September 2021. Then, the iPad mini 7 came along in October 2024. There's been no new iPad mini release this year (although we did see the iPad Pro M5 launch in October), and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman hasn't indicated we'll see the next iPad mini in early 2026.

If we do see it released in early 2026, however, then it's likely to have the A19 Pro chip, considering Apple likely reserves its annual mobile chip upgrades for its iPhones. But considering a conflicting leak has pointed to a late 2026 launch window, it's now looking likely that the iPad mini 8 will arrive sometime between September and October 2026.

With that being the case, there's a much higher chance that Apple's smallest tablet will feature the A20 Pro chip, keeping up with the next-gen iPhone 18 lineup.

In any case, the iPad mini 8 has some exciting upgrades in store, making one of the best tablets even better. If it does pack an A20 chip, expect it to drop later in 2026. But that's not all Apple has up its sleeve, as it's also rumored to be developing a new iMac Pro powered by an M5 Max chip, along with a cheaper MacBook with an iPhone chip and (finally) an OLED MacBook Pro M6.

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• MacBook and iPhone prices could rise in 2026, as Apple’s RAM supply advantage begins to fade
• Apple is reportedly developing an iMac Pro powered by an M5 Max chip

If you're holding out for the 2026 iPad models, you might be making the right choice, as it looks like Apple will make notable processor upgrades to both the base iPad and iPad Air. These new models follow up on the M3 iPad Air and the A16 iPad 11, both well-received tablets.

This comes from a report from MacWorld, which the publication claims is based on an internal Apple code document.

If accurate, the base model iPad will get an A19 chip, up from the A16, which is the same chip found in the iPhone 17 models. The iPad Air will jump from the M3 chip to the M4, which isn't quite as powerful as the latest iPad Pro's M5 chip, but it's still a nice speed bump from the current device's M3 chip.

A19 iPad

With the new iPad getting an A19 chip, buyers will see about 50% more speed than with the A16 found in the latest of Apple's base tablets. It also opens up the cheapest iPad model to Apple Intelligence features, which currently don't work on it.

The big jump from chip to chip will also see the tablet deliver 8GB of RAM from 6GB, a notable increase. Sure, it won't be as powerful as the top-end models like the iPad Air and iPad Pro, but it does make the most affordable model more prepared for the future.

For connectivity, Apple is expected to use its own custom N1 wireless chip, first introduced with the iPhone 17 lineup.

Everything else is expected to stay the same from the iPad 11 to the iPad 12. So cameras, design and display should look the same.

M4 iPad Air

In an unsurprising move, Apple is expected to include the M4 chip in the next iPad Air. Considering the current model uses the M3 chip, it only makes sense that Apple would upgrade to the next model in line while also keeping it below the M5 offered in the Pro. Having this space keeps the Pro at the top of the lineup in terms of raw performance.

Like its more affordable sibling, the iPad Air isn't expected to come with any major design changes. Displays and cameras aren't likely to change either. Apple’s custom N1 wireless chip is rumored to be included, which makes perfect sense, as it wouldn't make sense for Apple to offer its wireless chip in the cheaper model and not in the expensive one.

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Black Friday is back! A bunch of iPad models have dropped back down to their Black Friday prices at Amazon and Best Buy. Some of the deals are hidden, but lucky for you, I know where to look.

Right now you can get the iPad Air M3 11” (Wi-Fi/128GB) for $449 at Amazon. It’s on sale for $499, with an extra $49 off thanks to an on-page coupon. Don’t forget to click it before you check out. This is the best tablet you can buy right now, and it’s at its lowest price ever.

Meanwhile, the iPad 11” (Wi-Fi/128GB) is on sale for $279 at Best Buy. If you don't need the iPad Air’s upgraded power and portability, this is an awesome deal for users who want a great device to browse and stream on.

Keep scrolling to see all the best iPad deals ahead of the holidays. I also recommend checking out our Apple promo codes and the mini PC deals I’d shop from $199.

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• Apple 11" iPad (Wi-Fi/128GB): was $349 now $279
• Apple 11" iPad Air M3 (Wi-Fi/128GB): was $599 now $449
• Apple 13" iPad Air M3 (Wi-Fi/128GB): was $799 now $649
• Apple 11" iPad Pro M5 (Wi-Fi/256GB): was $999 now $899
• Apple 13" iPad Pro M5 (Wi-Fi/256GB): was $1,299 now $1,196

Best iPad deals

Cyber Monday is over, but I've got all the Apple deals that are still valid here on this page in case you want to do any overtime shopping.

I've been covering Apple for over 20 years, so I know the difference between a great Apple deal and one you can skip. And I'm tracking all of the latest discounts right here in this live blog. This includes all the major Apple product categories, ranging from iPads and iPhones to iPads, MacBooks and Apple Watches.

Right now some of my favorite Cyber Monday Apple deals include the new AirPods Pro 3 for $219 at Amazon, which is $30 off. And you can still get the MacBook Air M4 for $749, which is $250 off the regular price.

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• shop all Apple deals on Amazon
• Apple TV (6 months): was $12.99 now $5.99
• AirTag: was $29 now $17
• AirPods 4 with ANC: was $179 now $99
• AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $197 @ Best Buy
• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS/40mm): was $249 now $199
• AirPods Pro 3: was $299 now $219
• iPhone 17: Free with Welcome Unlimited plan PLUS free Apple Watch and iPad @ Verizon
• MacBook Air 13" (M2/256GB): was $799 now $599

Best Apple deals UK

• Airtag: was £35 now £24
• Airtag (4-pack): was £119 now £74
• Mac mini (M4): was £599 now £499
• iPad Air 13" (M3): was £799 now £699
• Apple Watch Ultra 3: was £749 now £719
• MacBook Air 13" (M4): was £999 now £849
• MacBook Pro 14" (M4 Pro): was £1,999 now £1,849

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MacBook Air M4 lowest price ever at Amazon

The MacBook Air M4 is one of the best laptops period. And right now you can save 26% on Amazon and get the lowest price ever of $738. We love the MacBook Air's vibrant display, fast M4 performance and 15 hours of battery life in our testing. And the 12MP Center Stage camera is a welcome upgrade for video calls. Hurry before this Apple Cyber Monday deal is gone.

• MacBook Air M4: was $999 now $738 @ Amazon

AirPods 4 with ANC down to $99

The regular AirPods 4 are sold our right now on Amazon, but I actually think this is the better Cyber Monday Apple deal. Right now you can get the AirPods 4 with ANC for just $99, which is $80 off and also the lowest price yet for these earbuds. In addition to effective noise cancelation, these AirPods 4 offer wireless charging for the case and a handy Conversation Awareness mode.

• AirPods 4 with ANC: was $179 now $99

Get Apple TV for just $5.99 a month

This is one of the most popular Cyber Monday Apple deals by far. Right now you can get your first 6 months of Apple TV for only $5.99. That's a great discount compared to the usual $12.99 a month. It's a great way to experience Apple TV's great selection of shows, from 'Slow Horses' and 'The Morning Show' to 'Severance' and the red-hot 'Pluribus.'

• Apple TV: $5.99 per month for the first 6 months

Apple Watch SE 3 for $50 off right now

The cheapest Apple Watch just got cheaper as right now you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for just $199. That's the lowest price ever and matches the Black Friday discount. This is a great starter smartwatch or for anyone on a budget, as you finally get an always-on display. And you also benefit from all the robust health tracking features you'd expect.

• Apple Watch SE 3: was $249 now $199 @ Amazon

iPhone 17 Pro Max for free + free Apple Watch 11 and iPad 11

This is the last day to get a killer deal on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Right now you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max from Verizon in 256GB for free along with a free Apple Watch 11 and iPad 11. You need to sign up for a qualifying myPlan, and you need to make sure that you get cellular data for the watch and iPad.

But overall, this is a pretty awesome Cyber Monday deal. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is our best phone overall based on our testing with super fast vapor cooled performance, a vibrant display and extra long battery life in our testing.

• iPhone 17 Pro Max: Free with myPlan + free iPad 11 and Apple Watch 11 @ Verizon

AirPods Max deal sold out on Amazon...but not here!

The AirPods Max is totally sold out on Amazon, but I just found a great discount on Best Buy. Right now you can save $150 on the AirPods Max, which is the lowest price around for Cyber Monday.

In our AirPods Max review, we really liked the noise cancelling performance, immersive Spatial Audio and the elegant design. Plus, the controls are easy to use. This is the latest USB-C version so it's easy to charge.

• AirPods Max: was $549 now $399 @ Best Buy

iPad 11 Crashes to $274

The iPad 11 is a great everyday tablet for surfing the web, watching videos, playing games and getting some work done on the go, and right now it's just $274 at Best Buy. This is the lowest price I've seen and unlike Amazon you don't have to get pink to get this deal. You can get it in blue, silver and pink. Yellow is $299.

We like the sleek and lightweight design, zippy A16 chip and 11.5 hours of battery life (tested). And the base storage has been upgraded to 128GB, which future proofs your purchase. I'd snag this Cyber Monday Apple deal before stock runs out.

• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was $349 now $274 at Best Buy

Apple AirTag 4-pack at all-time-low price

The AirTag is one of the best Apple accessories you can buy, because it can help you keep track of everything from your keys and wallet to luggage and your backpack. And right now you can save 36% on Amazon for a 4-pack. It's easy to track items from your iPhone using the Find My app, and you can share AirTags with up to 5 people. This isn't just a great Cyber Monday deal. It's a pretty nice stocking stuffer, too.

• Apple AirTag 4-pack: was $99 now $62 @ Amazon

Snag an iPad Air for less

Hoping to grab an iPad this Cyber Monday? The iPad Air is a fabulous tablet, and the 11-inch is more portable than its 13-inch cousin. It's just as powerful though, packing in that beefy M3 chip to make sure it can handle anything you might throw at it. This is the lowest price we've ever seen on the tablet making it a great Cyber Monday deal.

• iPad Air M3 11-inch: was $599 now $449 @ Amazon

The latest Apple Watch for less

This Cyber Monday deal at Amazon brings the Apple Watch Series 11 down to its lowest price ever. With an always on display and range of different finishes, the Apple Watch Series 11 is a great wrist-based companion for any iPhone.

• Apple Watch Series 11: was $399 now $329 @ Amazon

Get drawing with pencil Pro

Hoping to do some doodling or jot ideas down on your iPad? The Apple Pencil Pro is the perfect way to do so. It's designed so that it feels like you're drawing paper, and the feeling is strangely uncanny. This is a great $30 saving on full price for an excellent Apple Pencil deal this Cyber Monday.

• Apple Pencil Pro: was $129 now $94 @ Amazon

Mac mini gets big price drop

The Mac mini is the best mini PC money can buy, and right now it has a mini price of $479. You save $120 or 20% off for Cyber Monday. It's not the lowest price ever, but this is within $10.

In our Mac mini M4 review, we called it an "absolute powerhouse" thanks to the speed M4 chip. The design now has easier to reach front ports. You get 16GB of RAM standard to help with Apple Intelligence and other AI tasks as well as 256GB of storage. Now's the time to snag this Mac mini M4 deal.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 $100 off right now

The Apple Watch Ultra 3, now $100 off, is a great deal, and I doubt the Cyber Monday deal will stick around for long. Right now, you can grab Apple's most durable smartwatch for just $699, the lowest price ever.

In our Apple Watch Ultra 3 review, we loved the large and bright display, as well as the epic 42 hours of battery life. You also get Satellite SOS messaging so you can stay in touch even when you're off the grid.

• Apple Watch Ultra 3: was $799 now $699 @ Amazon

$1,000 off iPhone 17 Pro!

Right now you can get up to $1,000 off of an iPhone 17 Pro available when you sign up for a T-Mobile unlimited plan. This offer is available on both the Pro and Pro Max models. As you'll see in our iPhone 17 Pro review, it has everything you need in a flagship. This includes a powerful A19 Pro chip, improved cameras and longer battery life.

• iPhone 17 Pro: Up to $1,000 off with unlimited plan @ T-Mobile

Charge your Apple gear anywhere for $29

Power banks are a great way to keep your iPhone or iPad charged, and there's a great deal on one of the best. Right now, you can grab the Iniu mini portable charger for just $29 from Amazon. That's 19% off and very cheap for one of our top picks.

Boasting an impressive 10,000mAh capacity, this portable bank will keep any iPad or iPhone charged up from 0% to 100%. Not only that, it comes with a USB-C cable included and offers 45W charging speeds that can even keep a MacBook topped up.

• Iniu Mini Portable Charger: was $37 now $29 @ Amazon

AirPods 4 back in stock!

The AirPods 4 have been out of stock on Amazon for most of today, but the Cyber Monday Apple deal is back (for the moment). For just $79 you get a new open-ear design that's comfier to wear for longer periods, up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case and improved sound quality with Spatial Audio support. The "Hey Siri" support comes in handy, too. The previous price low was $69 over Black Friday, but saving $50 is still a pretty sweet discount.

• AirPods 4: was $129 now $79 @ Amazon

Best Buy has a TON of great Apple deals today!

Apple and Best Buy have teamed up to roll out a ton of deals for Cyber Monday. You can find the whole lot on Best Buy's Deal of the Day page, but some highlights are the AirPods Max for $399, the MacBook Air for $599 instead of $799, and iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip starting at $349.

Save $30 by buying a pair of AirPods Pro 2 at Best Buy

Tom's Guide's Managing Editor of TV/AV Nick Pino here. I spend a lot of time listening to earbuds and headphones for work. I've owned every pair of AirPods ever made, so please trust me when I say that you're better off saving $30 and buying a pair of AirPods Pro 2 instead of the AirPods Pro 3 at Best Buy today. While the latter are selling for an all-time low price of $219, the AirPods Pro 2 are on clearance for $193. I like the AirPods Pro 3, but for $30 less, I'd rather get myself another pair of the AirPods Pro 2.

AirPods Pro 2: were $249 now $193 @ Best Buy

What's the difference between AirPods?

If you don't follow Apple closely, its product line can be a little confusing. In the world of audio devices, the AirPods lineup spans affordable wireless earbuds without noise canceling (AirPods 4) to over-ear headphones with superb ANC and spatial audio (AirPods Max). In between are the AirPods Pro 2 and 3 models (wireless earbuds with spatial audio and ANC) as well as the AirPods 4 with ANC... which is exactly what its name implies.

Personally, I find the AirPods Pro 2 to be the best of the bunch.

Where are all the Apple TV 4K deals?

Pretty much every Apple device is discounted for Cyber Monday on sites like Amazon and Best Buy... every device except the Apple TV 4K. For some reason, Apple chose not to give it a discount this year. If you need a new streaming device, however, there are plenty of Roku devices on sale today, all of which should support AirPlay 2.

Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025): was $39 now $19 @ Best Buy

The iPad is a no-brainer, especially at this price

Malcolm, from the streaming team here. I'm not the world's biggest Apple fan (Apple TV original show "Slow Horses" excluded), but even I know that if you want a tablet, you get an iPad. I tried multiple Android tablets before caving and getting the iPad (11-inch) and I only wish I had done it sooner. It's perfect for streaming on the go, reading articles and more.

Right now, you can score the iPad (11-inch) with 128GB storage for just $274. But act fast — this price isn't available everywhere, and it ends tonight.

• iPad 11-inch (128GB): was $349 now $274

First time Mac user? Try the Mac mini

If you're looking for a first computer or a first Mac, the Mac mini is worth a look. Despite its small size, it packs decent power. It's the best mini PC money can buy. In our Mac mini M4 review, we called it an "absolute powerhouse" thanks to the speedy M4 chip, and praised the easier-to-reach front ports.

Even better, it's a Mac that's actually affordable. Right now, get the Mac mini (2024) for just $479 at Amazon. It features an M4 chip, with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, plus 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD for storage.

• Mac mini (2024): was $599 now $479

Still time to score Apple AirTags at an all-time low price!

Apple's AirTags are super handy (especially for forgetful people) and they make great stocking stuffers, especially since right now you still can save 36% on Amazon for a 4-pack!

I like to give these as gifts because it's easy to track items from your iPhone using the Find My app, and you can share AirTags with up to 5 people!

• Apple AirTag 4-pack: was $99 now $62 @ Amazon

Apple TV 4K Cyber Monday alternatives!

Although the Apple TV isn't on discount right now, you can find tons of deals on streaming devices across retailers! This is your last chance to get a streaming upgrade before Cyber Monday is over! The only deal you won't find on Apple is the TV 4K, unfortunately, but that's okay because there are some amazing deals on the Google TV Streamer and Roku Streaming Stick Plus.

• Google TV Streamer: was $99 now $74 at Amazon
• Roku Streaming Stick Plus (2025): was $39 now $19 @ Best Buy

Score an Apple MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop before the Cyber Monday deals are gone!

I just found this MacBook Air slashed by $300 in a rare Cyber Monday deal! You only have under seven hours before all the deals are gone, so you'll want to get this before it's gone. It also comes with three years of AppleCare+ and a whopping 24GB of unified memory. This is perfect if you're hunting for a solid laptop replacement right now, but not trying to overspend on performance.

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) laptop: was $1,828 now $1,528 at Amazon

Last chance on the iPad mini

Of all the Apple deals that are likely to dry up as Cyber Monday draws to an end, iPad discounts seem to be disappearing. For instance, Amazon was offering a price cut on the iPad mini 7, but we can't seem to find that lower price at this moment.

Not to worry, though — Best Buy is offering the iPad mini 7 for $349, a $150 discount off its regular price. That's a great deal on an A17 Pro-powered tablet that imopressed us withs vivid screen and long battery life.

• iPad mini 7 (A17 Pro): was $499 now $349 @ Best Buy

The latest MacBook Air is still discounted in the U.K.

If you slept on the available Apple deals over the weekend, we have good news - Apple's best laptop for most users - the MacBook Air M4 - is still discounted by £150 at Amazon U.K.

Using a mighty M4 chip, but a compact 13-inch body, the MacBook Air is powerful, efficient but still easy to carry around. It'll make a great pick for studying or working on the move, or become your perfect entertainment device when the day's over with surprising gaming performance and high quality visuals and audio.

• MacBook Air 13" (M4): was £999 now £849 @ Amazon UK

You can still find a deal on the AirTag

The ever faithful AirTag is still £24 at Amazon U.K., if you need to expand, or even start, your tracker collection.

The AirTag is easy to pair, has a replaceable battery and can be slipped into or attached to any item you need to keep tabs on via one accessory or another. Other trackers are available, but none work quite so well with Apple devices as Apple's own option.

• Airtag: was £35 now £24

The ideal iPad for anyone — for less!

The offer of a 13-inch iPad Air M3 for £699 at Amazon U.K. is worth shouting about, as it's all the tablet you might need for a sweet discount over the original price.

The iPad Air M3, especially in the larger 13-inch guise, is perfect for either work or play. The M3 chip gives it lots of power for games, or for work apps, with add-ons like the Apple Pencil Pro or Magic Keyboard making this almost as versatile as a MacBook, especially with iPadOS 26's latest multi-tasking improvements.

• iPad Air 13" (M3): was £799 now £699 @ Amazon U.K.

A deal with high Pod-tential

Good morning U.S. readers, it's time to check out some still available deals for you, starting with the AirPods Pro 2 for $197 at Best Buy.

The AirPods Pro 2 did recently get replaced in Apple's audio line-up, but they're far from obsolete. They've still got a killer combination of battery life, audio quality and noise cancellation power, and pair beautifully with all your other Apple gear.

• AirPods Pro 2: was $249 now $197 @ Best Buy

Three Apple devices for the price of... none?

Verizon is generously continuing its free iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11 and iPad 11 deal past Black Friday. You still have to pay for cell connections for all three devices, but it's still quite a saving.

The iPhone 17 is this year's base iPhone model, but it's more fully featured than ever before. Same goes for the iPad 11, which would make the perfect tablet for personal or family casual use. And the Apple Watch 11 can provide one lucky user with all kinds of health data right on their wrist.

• iPhone 17: Free with Welcome Unlimited plan PLUS free Apple Watch and iPad @ Verizon

Watch to make sure this deal doesn't disappear

The Apple Watch SE 3 is down to $199 at Amazon, making a cheap but well-rounded wearable all the more accessible.

The addition of an always-on display to the Apple Watch SE 3 is just one reason we love this model even more than previous cheap Apple Watches - and in some cases the more expensive ones too. It's also longer-lasting, tracks more health metrics, and has optional 5G connectivity for the first time.

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS/40mm): was $249 now $199 @ Amazon

Prepare for some cozy nights in with this Apple TV deal

Apple is still giving away 6 months of Apple TV for half price, which is plenty of time to watch your fill of the streaming service's shows, or to make your mind up about whether to continue.

The newly released Pluribus, along with other top shows like Severance, Ted Lasso or Foundation, are all ready and waiting to be viewed the moment you set up your subscription, on a huge variety of TVs, computers and mobile devices, whether Apple made them or no.

• Apple TV (6 months): was $12.99 now $5.99 @ Apple

So far, in terms of tablets, only a selection of iPad Pros have made the upgrade to OLED panels, but it looks like that will change soon.

Last month, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the iPad mini 8 will come with the screen technology upgrade and could arrive “as early as next year”. Now a reliable leaker has backed up both the screen technology and timeframe, narrowing down the release window to the back end of 2026.

On Weibo, Instant Digital writes that the iPad mini will indeed be the first to get the OLED treatment with the iPad Air seeing “no movement yet” (an inexact translation from Google Translate, but it certainly gets the meaning across).

This is a big upgrade. Each pixel on an OLED panel is self-lit, ensuring perfect contrast and the kinds of deep, inky blacks that LCD screens can’t match.

In the machine-translated comments, Instant Digital is asked whether it will still be a 60Hz panel. “I don’t know,” he replies, adding that “the earliest it will be released is the third or fourth quarter of next year, we'll see then.”

That’s between July 1 and December 31, ruling out the same spring reveal that the iPad mini 5 enjoyed back in 2019.

While this estimate covers a full six-month period, the smart money would be on a September or October 2026 launch, given the current iPad mini 7 was released on October 23 last year, and the iPad mini 6 emerged on September 24, 2021 .

Beyond the OLED panel, we’ve only seen one other major leak about the iPad mini 8 so far. Back in August, ten upcoming products were outed in a massive leak in Apple’s own software code. Among them was the next iPad mini, and the revelation that it will use the same A19 Pro chip as the brand new iPhone 17 Pro.

Given the current iPad mini 7 uses the same A17 Pro chip as found in the ageing iPhone 15 Pro, that would be quite an upgrade. Geekbench pegs this chip as averaging a score of 2,885 in single-core performance, rising to 7,186 in multi-core. For the A17 Pro, this rises to figures of 3,763 and 9,745 respectively.

Of course, if it does arrive in October, this chipset won’t be Apple’s newest mobile silicon anymore, with the A20 Pro-powered iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold due to arrive a month earlier.

2026, Apple’s 50th anniversary year, is shaping up to be a big one for the company, with no fewer than 15 new products anticipated. But for some, an iPad mini with an OLED screen to match the best iPhones will be the most exciting of the lot.

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Cyber Monday is here, and there are still loads of deals hanging around after Black Friday. That means we've got the lowest prices ever on a whole range of different iPad models, from Pros to minis and everything in between.

The computing team and its 10 years covering iPad and Black Friday deals have a great eye for a deal, and how much you can expect to save — and whether it's worth picking up. So when we highlight the iPad Pro M4 and the iPad 11 and their fresh new lowest prices, you know you should pay attention — and drop the hammer.

Let's not forget that we're tracking prices on iPad accessories as well, from cases and protection to useful input devices like the Apple Pencil Pro and even AirPods Pro 3.

Get this page bookmarked — we're going to be shouting about all the best deals all the way through to Cyber Monday. Don't forget to check out the best AirPods deals and MacBook sales, and don't miss the Apple Store coupons that can save you even more money on Apple devices.

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• Apple iPad mini 7: was $499 now $399 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was $599 now $449 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Pro (M5): was $999 now $899 at Amazon

Black Friday iPad deals UK

• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was £329 now £299 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was £599 now £499 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Pro (M5): was £999 now £929 at Amazon

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Let the iPad savings begin!

Welcome to all the savings to be made on your next iPad! We here at Tom's Guide have tested every iPad around, and they're undoubtedly the best tablets to grab — especially with all these Black Friday discounts bringing them down to their lowest prices ever.

Whether it's a powerhouse like the iPad Pro M5 or an extremely affordable iPad 11 that can just about do it all, snag one of these tablets and make some big savings while you're at it. If there was a perfect time to pick up an iPad, it's now.

Black Friday iPad deals US

• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was $349 now $274 at Amazon
• Apple iPad mini 7: was $499 now $399 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was $599 now $449 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Pro (M5): was $999 now $899 at Amazon

Black Friday iPad deals UK

• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was £329 now £299 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was £599 now £499 at Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Pro (M5): was £999 now £944 at Amazon

The iPad for most is a STEAL right now!

It really is the tablet deal to beat. The iPad 11 isn't just Apple's most affordable tablet, it's the one for many thanks to its upgraded (and speedy) A16 performance, incredibly long 11-hour battery life that even beats the iPad Air and iPad mini, and sleek, lightweight design. Except for Apple Intelligence, it will even breeze through multitasking and demanding games on the App Store. From watching shows to getting stuff done on the web, it's a no-brainer at its lowest price ever.

• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was $349 now $274 @ Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was £329 now £299 @ Amazon

Big savings on the iPad mini

We're big fans of the iPad mini 7 here at Tom's Guide, as you're getting the full iPad experience with the might of its A17 Pro chip in a comfortably lightweight, portable design. From watching shows, playing games and reading ebooks or comics, this tiny slate is a mini powerhouse that's perfect for carrying around while traveling or just from room to room.

• Apple iPad mini 7: was $499 now $399 @ Amazon
• Apple iPad mini 7: was £499 now £461 @ Amazon

The iPad Air with M3 hit its lowest price ever!

It's pretty amazing that Apple decided to fit a full-on laptop chip in its iPad Air, and we're now onto the might of the M3. Essentially, you'll be getting one of the most powerful tablets on the market, making it not just great as a tablet for scrolling through websites, watching shows and the like, especially on its wonderfully vivid 11-inch Liquid Retina display (2360 x 1640), but also for powering through productivity with iPadOS 26, and playing games like Resident Evil 4. Now that the iPad Air M3 is down to its lowest price, this one's an absolute win.

• Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was $599 now $449 @ Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad Air (WiFi/128GB): was £599 now £499 @ Amazon

Grab the mighty iPad Pro for less than ever

If you're really in need of power and want to turn a tablet into a makeshift laptop bursting with performance, you'll want to check out the iPad Pro. Right now, you can nab it with a $150 discount at Amazon in the U.S., which is a fantastic deal for those who don't mind wicked-fast M4 performance over the latest M5 chip (it's pricer, after all). In the U.K., there aren't many deals around, but you can still nab the Cellular model with 1TB of storage (that will last you a while) with a £200 price cut!

• Apple 11" iPad Pro (M4/WiFi/256GB): was $999 now $849 @ Amazon
• Apple 13" iPad Pro (M4/Cellular/1TB): was £2,199 now £1,999 @ Currys

Wait, how is the latest iPad Pro with M5 already seeing a price cut?

Okay, so grabbing the iPad Pro M5 is the best shout for the latest and greatest in tablet performance. Sporting an M5 chip, a dazzling Ultra Retina XDR OLED display, long battery life at over 13 hours and a lightweight design that even beats the Air (ironically), this iPad Pro raises the bar on what you can get out of a tablet. And for $100 less, this mighty machine is the deal to grab for all power users.

• Apple 11" iPad Pro (M5): was $999 now $899 @ Amazon

Turn your iPad into a laptop with this Magic Keyboard deal

The iPad is great, but using it with the Magic Keyboard turns it into a versatile machine. Depending on which Apple tablet you grab, you can get a full set of keys and an easy way to magnetically pop on and off the iPad with ease. The one for the iPad Air M2 and M3 for 11-inch and 13-inch (only comes in white) is down to its lowest price, while the Magic Keyboard for the 13-inch iPad Pro is now $70 off!

• Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (11"): was $269 now $247 @ Amazon
• Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (13"): was $349 now $279 @ Amazon

Doodle like a pro with the Apple Pencil Pro (for less!)

A creative pro or doodler at heart? Then the Apple Pencil Pro is the stylus you'll want to grab for your iPad Pro, iPad Air or iPad mini. There are gestures and haptics, along with pixel-perfect precision, tilt and pressure sensitivity. Everything you'd want for your art and notes. Take note, this isn't compatible with the entry-level iPad 11 (annoyingly), but it will work with It's compatible with the iPad Pro 13-inch(M5/M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5/M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M3/M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M3/M2), and iPad mini (A17 Pro).

• Apple Pencil Pro: was $129 now $94 @ Amazon
• Apple Pencil Pro: was £129 now £99 @ Amazon

Keep your iPad in check with a discounted AirTag!

Look, we all lose stuff (well, I do a lot), so grabbing an Apple AirTag for it's lowest price will make sure you can always keep track of your iPad. Whether it's left behind during a rush to grab the bus or simply lost, the AirTag offers up incredibly precise location tracking so you can pinpoint where you left it on the Find My network. For just $17/£26, it's worth picking up a puck.

• Apple AirTag: was $29 now $17 @ Amazon
• Apple AirTag: was £35 now £26 @ Amazon

A fantastic Magic Keyboard alternative just dropped!

Apple's Magic Keyboard is a fantastic way to easily transform your iPad into a laptop, but that's not the only one around. For a huge amount less, the Logitech Keys-to-Go 2 keyboard will give your iPad the keys it needs to type away on, and in a convenient case! For just $59/£69, it's the affordable way to turn any iPad you get this Black Friday into a productivity machine. Oh, and it's Bluetooth, so this can also be used with an iPhone, Mac, Apple TV and beyond.

• Logitech Keys-to-Go 2: was $79 now $59 @ Amazon
• Logitech Keys-to-Go 2: was £79 now £69 @ Amazon

Need a bigger screen? Grab the 13-inch iPad Air for less than ever!

There's nothing like sitting down with a sleek, lightweight tablet with a big screen and binging your way through shows, and that's exactly what the 13-inch iPad Air M3 offers up. Well, more so, as having a vivd 13-inch Liquid Retina Display (2732 x 2048) means more room for productivity when using split screen or the multiple windows you can have with iPadOS 26. Now that it's down to it's lowest price, it's now not far off the official price of the 11-inch model!

• Apple 13" iPad Air (M3/WiFi/128GB): was $799 now $649 @ Amazon
• Apple 13" iPad Air (M3/WiFi/128GB): was £799 now £699 @ Amazon

Grab 50% off your Apple TV subscription to binge-watch on iPad!

One of my favorite ways to use an iPad is to sit on a couch, set it up in the kitchen or take it out during a long-haul flight and binge my way through top hits like "Ted Lasso" and the very recent (and very good) "Pluribus." And so, that's where an Apple TV subscription comes in handy. Right now, you can get a 50% Black Friday discount for six months, taking the price down to just $5.99!

• Apple TV subscription (6 months): was $12.99 now $5.99 @ Apple TV

Forget the iPad 10th Gen, the latest iPad 11 is less!

So, I was looking up to see if the iPad 10th Gen was a good deal, seeing as the new iPad 11 is now out. As it turns out, Apple's latest affordable tablet is less than the previous model right now! That's at Amazon and Best Buy for $279, and seeing as the now $274 iPad 11 comes with stronger A16 performance and bigger 128GB storage, this is clearly the iPad for most to grab (I'd have it in my shopping basket if I didn't already own one).

• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was $349 now $274 @ Amazon
• Apple 11" iPad (WiFi/128GB): was £329 now £299 @ Amazon

The Apple Pencil for all iPads drops to its lowest price

The Apple Pencil Pro impresses, but for a more affordable stylus for sketchers and doodlers, you'll want to grab the Apple Pencil (USB-C). This one works on all iPads, and comes with the same pixel precision, tilt sensitivity and comfort. It will make your iPad into a personal canvas for a whole lot less, even if it misses out on haptics.

• Apple Pencil (USB-C): was $79 now $49 @ Amazon
• Apple Pencil (USB-C): was £79 now £59 @ Amazon