Apple Releases New iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas
Apple today provided public beta testers with new releases of upcoming iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the betas to developers. These are the third iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas, but the second macOS Tahoe […]
Get Up to $52 Off the 11th Gen iPad, Available From $299
Amazon this week is taking up to $52 off Wi-Fi models of Apple’s 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $299.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, which is a solid second-best price on this model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we […]
How to read The Odyssey for free on your Kindle or iPad before the movie
Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated upcoming film is going to be nothing short of epic. I mean that quite literally — the beloved director is taking on The Odyssey, Homer’s epic poem written nearly 2,700 years ago. With a star-studded cast and Nolan’s distinct narrative style, the movie will surely do Odysseus’s ten-year journey justice in a […]
Apple Seeds Third iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the third betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming a week after Apple released the second betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software […]
I can’t believe after 16 years the iPad still has this day 1 problem
In many respects, I love iPads. The first one I ever bought was the much-maligned third-gen model, but I liked it enough to invest in the first- and second-gen iPad Airs. My daily driver at the moment is the 2020 11-inch iPad Pro, which is keeping up with iPadOS 26 surprisingly well despite being the […]
The MacRumors Show: What’s Next for the iPad
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through Apple’s upcoming overhaul of the iPad mini and iPad Air, looking at the future of the product lineup as a whole. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The headline upgrade for the iPad mini 8 is a switch from LCD […]
The iPad Air could finally get one of its biggest upgrades ever next year
I’ve been using the new M4 iPad Air for the past few weeks, and it’s been a great experience. As you’d expect, it’s incredibly fast and versatile thanks to the M4 chip, and more than a few times lately, because of that, I’ve found myself just tossing the iPad Air in my backpack and leaving […]
Spotify Overhauls iPad, Android Tablet Apps to Help You Be a Better DJ
The new design, rolling out today for iPads and Android tablets, adds a sidebar to control what you’re currently playing while browsing the rest of the app, among other updates. Spotify’s tablet app is getting a new look designed to make it easier to choose what to play next while staying in control over what […]
iPad Air with OLED display reportedly coming in 2027
A report from November last year revealed that Apple plans to equip the iPad Air with an OLED display in the coming years. Now, a new report suggests that the OLED iPad Air is slated to debut in 2027. The OLED panels for the upcoming iPad Air models will reportedly be supplied by Samsung Display. […]
OLED iPad Mini: Release Date, Pricing, and What to Expect
According to the latest rumors, Apple is close to launching its next-generation iPad mini. So what should we expect from the successor to the iPad mini 7 that Apple released over a year ago? Read on to find out. Processor and Performance Apple is working on a next-generation version of the iPad mini (codename J510/J511) […]
Report: iPad Air to Gain OLED Display Next Year
Apple will bring OLED displays to its iPad Air models next year, according to a new report from Korea’s ET News. Citing industry sources, the outlet says Samsung Display will begin mass production of OLED panels around the end of 2026 or January next year, with a view to supplying panels for Apple’s next iPad […]
Apple can finally do something interesting with the iPad. I hope they don’t screw it up
It’s fair to say that the MacBook Neo has taken the world by storm. Apple’s products have been expensive for quite a long time, but the Neo’s unique combination of affordable price (thanks in part to the laptop’s iPhone chip), fun colors, and clever hardware compromises make it a legitimately good option for people in […]
Apple Releases Second iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas
Apple today provided public beta testers with the second releases of upcoming iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come a day after Apple provided the betas to developers. After signing up for beta testing on Apple’s beta site, public beta testers can […]
Apple’s M4 iPad Air Available for Up to $100 Off on Amazon
Amazon this week has multiple discounts on the brand new M4 iPad Air, providing up to $100 off these brand new models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, Amazon has […]
Apple Seeds Second iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming two weeks after Apple released updated first betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software […]
Best 2-in-1 Laptops (2026): Microsoft, Lenovo, and the iPad
Whether you want a detachable tablet or a laptop screen that spins, these 2-in-1 devices manage to balance being both a tablet and a laptop. Read More
This clever iPadOS 26.4 feature brings it ever closer to the Mac — and that makes me worried
The iPadOS 26.4 update adds a new Mac-like feature that could spell confusion if you want a cheap laptop. Read More
Apple Releases iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 With Bug Fixes
Apple today released minor iOS 26.4.1 and iPadOS 26.4.1 software updates for the iPhone and iPad, respectively. The updates have a build number of 23E254, and they arrive a little more than two weeks after Apple released iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4. According to Apple’s release notes, the software updates contain unspecified “bug fixes.” The […]
Astropad Workbench Lets You Remotely Control Your Mac and AI Agents From iPhone and iPad
Astropad, the company behind the popular Astropad Studio software for turning the iPad into a drawing tablet, today launched a new app called Astropad Workbench. Astropad Workbench is a remote desktop app designed for the Mac, and more specifically, built for use with AI. With Astropad Workbench, you can control your AI agents remotely, which […]
2024 iPad Mini vs. 2026 iPad Air Buyer’s Guide: 20+ Differences Compared
Earlier this year, Apple debuted the eighth-generation iPad Air, featuring the M4 chip. Today’s iPad mini is approaching two years old, but with just $100 between them, which should you choose? The new iPad Air is a minor iteration on last year’s M3 model, adding more unified memory, Apple’s N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth […]
Apple Releases First iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Public Betas
Apple today provided public beta testers with the first releases of upcoming iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS Tahoe 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and tvOS 26.5 updates for testing purposes. The public betas come four days after Apple provided the betas to developers, though Apple seeded updated iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 betas to developers earlier today. […]
Our Favorite iPad Is $50 Off
Score an 11th-generation A16-powered iPad for just $300. Read More
Happy Birthday, iPad: Apple’s Tablet Turns 16
Today marks the 16th anniversary of when Apple released the first-generation iPad. After Steve Jobs announced the iPad on January 27, 2010, it launched a few months later on April 3, 2010. Apple’s original iPad looked like a larger version of the iPhone, featuring thick bezels, a 9.7-inch multitouch display with a 1,024 x 768 […]
Apple Now Sells Refurbished M4 iPad Pro Models Starting at $759
Apple is now selling M4 iPad Pro models in its online store for refurbished products, allowing customers to purchase like-new models at a discounted price. There are both 11-inch and 13-inch options available, in multiple storage configurations. Apple is offering Wi-Fi and Cellular refurbished models, and silver and black color options. Pricing on the 11-inch […]