There’s more to be done, of course. The iPad Pro M5 supports high refresh rate monitors, but there’s still no option to have it run in clamshell mode. If Apple can make that happen, we could live in a world where your tablet becomes a desktop with a single cable and some Bluetooth accessories.

The best iPads can perform tasks as well as a laptop, and they're light and compact enough to bring anywhere you go. Here are our top picks.

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With iPadOS 26, Apple redesigned the built-in cursor, putting it on par with that of desktop operating systems. Thanks to its new arrow shape, you can now click smaller buttons more comfortably, even if the touch targets aren’t too wide. To unlock the iPad’s cursor, you’ll first need to pair a compatible mouse or trackpad.

Tablets fill the gap between phones that are too small to comfortably watch videos on, and laptops that are too bulky to casually browse from the couch. Apple has long dominated this space, pricing entry-level iPads from around $349 which forces budget buyers to choose between paying premium prices or settling for questionable Android alternatives.

Google's new Pixel Tablet is its best attempt to promote large-format Android experience yet, but it still has to take on the well-loved iPad in the market. Here's how the two sets of specs compare. During Google IO, the search giant introduced a number of ...

New leak reports peg Apple’s first OLED iPad mini for the second half of 2026, meaning fans hoping for a 2025 upgrade should get comfortable. OLED visuals are coming, but the wait might just test your patience.

OnePlus has a diverse portfolio of products, ranging from smartphones across different price segments, audio equipment, smart TVs, a PC monitor, and even a mechanical keyboard. A recent addition to this portfolio is an Android tablet called the OnePlus Pad ...

Looking for stylish yet functional ways to carry that iPad or another tablet PC? A number of manufacturers are gilding the lily -- offering sleek, well-made cases that protect these tech devices from harm. Check out these 10 tablet cases that are great for ...

Lorraine Kisselburgh, assistant professor of communication, uses an iPad during a class about women and leadership, which she teaches with Beverly Davenport Sypher, professor of communication and vice provost for faculty affairs. (Purdue University photo ...