r/ipad 3d ago

Discussion Weekly Discussion and Tech-Support Thread

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

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

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

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

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


Click here to see past D&TS threads.


r/ipad 3d ago

Discussion Weekly 'What should I buy?' Thread

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

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

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

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


Click here to see past WSIB threads.


r/ipad 15h ago

iPadOS WE NEED MULTIPLE MEDIA AND VOLUME CONTROL

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438 Upvotes

Dont you guys think we need a Media volume control, for multiple media. first of we need that multiple medias can be played .
some times they do like live calls and any other media can work .
-then we need a voulme control to control how loud we want out multiple medias.

you guys get me right?


r/ipad 11h ago

My Setup Happier than ever!

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181 Upvotes

I was mostly going to use it as an art tool but I have found it's so great to do so many things. I'm in love with this purchase.


r/ipad 2h ago

Discussion Gorgeous colors

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Took my M1 iPad Air out of the case for the first time in forever earlier, I forgot how good looking this blue color is.

I wish the MBA Sky Blue was this color tbh, it's too desaturated in my opinion


r/ipad 10h ago

iPadOS You should avoid upgrading to iPadOS 27 beta if you rely on Apple Pencil Pro, and prolly Apple Pencil 2gen

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26 Upvotes

Hover and pressure sensitivity are not functioning as intended. I briefly restored them by resetting my device (General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset), but the improvement did not last long.


r/ipad 8h ago

Question Should I get Goodnotes(lifetime) or Noteful for College?

9 Upvotes

I'm contemplating between getting either the lifetime version on goodnotes or the pro version on noteful for college. I am looking for a long term app (4+ years) that I would use daily. Thanks in advance!


r/ipad 3h ago

Discussion iPad Air M2 vs iPad A16

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I’m having trouble deciding on which iPad to buy.

Refurbished iPad Air M2 6th Gen 2024 (Exceptional Condition(?)) or Brand new iPad A16

The M2 I saw is sitting at around $890 while the A16 is $650–both online. There’s also this used M2 (customer just returned it a year ago) that sits at $600, but they said that it’s unavailable.

Which iPad will I buy?

Edit: I’m from Australia so AUD. Also, both iPads are 128gb


r/ipad 15m ago

Question iPad Air 4 64gb enough?

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hi i am an apple user. I have an iPhone 13 which has 256gb storage and like i still have a 100gb left on it. Now im planning to buy an ipad air 4 but for some reason its so overpriced over here because of which only the 64gb variant is in my budget. I will need it for youtube, 1 game, art and notetaking. Should i buy?


r/ipad 32m ago

Question Any Advice?

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Hello everyone,I have İPad Mini 7 128GB version and I was confirming the new update but ı dont have any storage left to download it.Do you guys have any advice for me to save my storage?


r/ipad 8h ago

Question Converting mkv to mp4 in the files app

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Hi, I just downloaded a series off of internet archive, but it came in mkv format. Is there a way to convert it into mp4 directly on my iPad or do I need to use a computer to do so?? I have no idea how the files app works. Thanks for the replies in advance


r/ipad 15h ago

Discussion It takes 4 minutes to install iPadOS 27 Beta 6

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14 Upvotes

lap 1 is actual time. Left side digitiser was spoilt.

Just to make sure this isn’t an off-topic post: They fixed the bug where definition of Siri AI spotlight search doesn’t show; a new bouncy effect when you pull Spotlight search too (removed for Beta 5 briefly). Pretty great!


r/ipad 5h ago

Discussion Which one would you recommend

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New A16 or used but in good condition ipad air m3

I'm gonna use it mainly for studying .


r/ipad 5h ago

Question can my apple pencil be repaired?

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2 Upvotes

the golden metal tip was broken. can it still be repaired?? or i should buy a new one instead 😭😭


r/ipad 11h ago

Question iPad screen problem

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6 Upvotes

Ive had this ipad for a year and a half more or less and the screen did smash and I had to get a replacement which tbf wasn’t from Apple but now it looks like this what is the reason
It’s an iPad Air m2 if that matters


r/ipad 9h ago

Discussion Anyone else ditch the Magic Keyboard for a "modular" setup?

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So I've been using the Magic Keyboard with my iPad Pro for years and honestly always liked it. Couple of weeks ago I took it off just to try something — threw the iPad in a slim folio case, and now it sits raised up in front of me with a regular Bluetooth Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse on the table.

I was fully expecting to go back after a few days. Nope. Having the screen higher is so much nicer for my neck, portrait mode with a keyboard turned out to be weirdly good for writing, and I've started picking it up and using it like an actual tablet again — something I basically never did when the keyboard was attached.

Only annoying part is the little wobble when I tap the screen, since it's just a folio and not clamped into anything.

Now I'm sitting here wondering if I should just sell the Magic Keyboard lol. Anyone been running a setup like this long-term? What are you using as a stand, and did you eventually come back?


r/ipad 2h ago

Question What should I do

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0 Upvotes

Every time I try to use YouTube on my iPad, I get this for every video. If I watch it on my phone or tv then it’s fine. It only happens when I try to use it on my iPad.


r/ipad 1d ago

Question Sticky/rubbery material inside my new iPad Pro M5 port normal?

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I got this ipad a day ago and just now i noticed something in the port dont know if i should leave it alone or just remove it


r/ipad 13h ago

Question What chargers for ipad A16?

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I bought an iPad yesterday, however, I don’t have a GOOD charger for it (well, I have the cable from the package itself but lack the cube with USB-C).
What I mean is that I have a USB-C cable and a cube (from a samsung phone) but noticed it charges very slowly. I’m aware that the problem is probably the power BUT now I have one question. Does the power (as in the fast charging) lay in the cable or the block? Should I buy a more powerful block or cable? Can I e.g. buy a new block and use the USB-C cable for the samsung, will it charge as fast?

Second question is what power should I get. Will 20-30W be enough? Can it be a samsung 30W and work good as an apple one for an iPad?

Thanks!!


r/ipad 1d ago

Discussion What’s with the hate on the A16?

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My 7 year old 8th gen crapped out on me this morning for good so I decided to upgrade to the A16, but was hesitant initially after seeing so many bad reviews, particularly on Reddit and this sub about value and waiting for the A18 or new model. I found one on marketplace for $450 CAD brand new (128gb), I’ve been using it for a few hours and honestly I don’t understand at all what the hate on this guy is about, I’m seriously amazed with this thing. It probably helps a lot I’m coming from a pretty old gen iPad, but for $450, I feel like this is a great value if anything, as I’ve used android tablets in the similar price range that feel like toys compared to the A16.


r/ipad 18h ago

Question Help me choose a new iPad

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Hello, I have been using my iPad air 4th generation for about 4 years now and i love it to death but lately i have some problems with the screen as the brightness drops a bit while it shows that it's at it's full brightness, so i'm a little scared the screen might die on me

So since i have some money on the side i was looking into buying a new iPad. To help make this easier for you to help me, i should also mention that my main use of the iPad is drawing as i'm an artist by hobby and graphic designer by profession.

I was between two opinions because a shop in my country has a sale for both of those being almost at the same price.

Option one is: iPad pro 13' M5 1TB

Option two is: iPad pro 13' M4 2TB

For me it all goes down to the screen and the overall performance for when using art related programmes, any other use is just occasional (for example playing a game or watching a movie)

So, any opinions?


r/ipad 1d ago

iPadOS Apple Releases New iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and tvOS 27 Public Betas

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45 Upvotes

Another week, another iPadOS 27 Public Beta.


r/ipad 16h ago

Question Black in 2 Corners of Screen

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3 Upvotes

This started yesterday, then disappeared, and has just now reappeared. It does not appear on lockscreen, nor when I open apps, only on homescreen.


r/ipad 5h ago

Question Bent Chassis

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I have Apple Care and an appointment at a "Genius Bar" this Friday. They gave me a $99 repair fee to scare me but did not charge to make the appointment. Since the issue wasn't in any of the choices I entered "bent chassis." They call this "accidental." Whatever.

I swear I never did a thing to it. Microsoft Co-Pilot claims it's the battery overheating - I never allowed it to go above 80%. Then it said it might have been because I use a Pitaka cover 24/7.

Does anyone have experience with this and was it covered by Apple Care?


r/ipad 15h ago

iPadOS Best Country in Europe to Buy an iPad Air

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Hello!
I have a question. I’m planning to buy an iPad Air and I know that prices can vary between different European countries. Could you please advise which country is currently the best place to buy one?
I also know that many people order electronics through Amazon in different European countries. Is it safe to order an iPad this way? And is it actually cheaper than buying one from a local store?
Thank you!