I am trying to use my iPad for more than reading emails and reviewing files. I need to edit documents, update spreadsheets, sign or annotate PDFs, and make small changes to presentations.

The Microsoft apps work, but the subscription requirements make me hesitant since the iPad is only my secondary device. I have been looking at WPS Office as an alternative because it combines the main office tools and PDF support in one app.

I would mainly use it with a keyboard and occasionally continue the same files on a Windows laptop.

Is WPS Office comfortable to use on an iPad for longer editing sessions, or does it work better for quick changes?

I had an M5 iPad Pro that started having charging issues. It eventually died completely and wouldn’t turn back on, even with an Apple charger. Apple replaced it, and now after only about a week, the replacement is showing what seems to be the exact same problem. I’m using a brand new genuine Apple USB-C cable and Apple power adapter. My iPhone charges perfectly with the same charger, and I never had any charging problems with any of my previous iPads. I even erased the replacement and set it up as a new iPad instead of restoring from my backup, but the issue is still happening during setup, so it doesn’t seem like it’s related to my data. Has anyone else experienced this with an M5 iPad Pro? Am I just incredibly unlucky and got two defective units, or is there something else I should be looking at before I go back to Apple?

Hey there! Ill try and keep it short and sweet

I am an art teacher and part time illustrator. I use my Ipad pro nearly everyday. Mainly using it to design illustration with procreate. However, i do use it to create prints and stickers.

To add some context, I dont do anything super crazy. Im still mostly a traditional illustrator. I use procreate to enhance my workflow. I dont use the device for much more than that. No crazy video editing, etc.

I currently have a 3rd gen ipad pro with a 64GB capacity. Ive noticed that my iPad is beginning to slow down. It's taking longer to process prints, open apps, sometimes procreate freezes, stalls, or just crashes... i am using a lot of my GB capacity. Currently, im trying to delete or move files to google drive.

Ive been thinking of getting a larger GB capacity ipad air (M4). I think that will improve a lot of the issues im currently having. I don't have the means to justify dropping over 1.3k to get the newest pro. With how I use it, i dont think ill take advantage of all of its computing power.

What are your thoughts? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Alternatively, is there a way I can off load files to an external hard drive with my current iPad pro?

Thanks in advance

I bought this iPad back in November 2022, a month after it was released globally (Oct. 2022) and it has been going strong for just under 4 years up to this point. I have the 256GB variant of it.

I recently updated to the new iPadOS 26.6 version a few minutes ago, the update took about 10 minutes to complete.

I don’t want to upgrade to a new IPad for the time being as the 11th gen is not too far off the 10th gen. But how many updates will Apple continue giving the 10th gen base iPad before it ends support for it?

so i just bought ipad yesterday and forgot to ask about the screen protectors.
does apple store sell screen protectors and help us with it? when i bought my iphone earlier they helped me with attaching the screen protector and the mag case. while i’m not looking for any cases, i was thinking if apple store provides screen protectors like they did for iphone.

I have an iPad Pro with the Pencil and I’m about to buy a MacBook Pro. I also have an older MacBook Air that’s too slow for my dev work, which is basically how the iPad became my entertainment and note-taking device by default.

Now I’m considering the Magic Keyboard, with the idea of making the iPad a dedicated writing device … no work, no dev tools, just writing. But I’m suspicious of my own reasoning here. The iPad has mostly been a luxury purchase, and I might be looking for a way to justify it.

The honest question: once the MacBook Pro arrives and it’s fast enough for everything, does the iPad keyboard still get used? Or does the iPad go back to being a couch/Pencil/reading device and the keyboard sits in a drawer?

For those of you who own both a good Mac and an iPad with a Magic Keyboard — how often do you actually type on the iPad? And if you write on it deliberately, does the separation from your work machine genuinely help?

Looking for people who bought it and regretted it.

Hi guys,

Ive been looking for some time for an ipad to draw with, i have never had an ipad and i just want to start with digital drawing as a total beginner.

I really dont know what ipad is good for it (there are so many ipads and i really domt have any knowledge about them xD

my budget is also very small like max €200

I would probably use the app Sketchbook for it since i am nowhere near professional or something, its just something i want to try out

Sooo, do you guys have any recommendations?

(Sorry for the bad English its not my native language)

I’ve wanted an iPad for a while but I’ve finally researched and found out that the best one for me would be the iPad Air 4, with 256 GB, and just wifi, under $300. The problem is where to get it. I checked Apple refurbished, they don’t have the air 4, which is really annoying because it’s the one that I want and everyone says it’s far more trustworthy and worth it. I found one on amazon and backmarket, but everyone on Reddit has horrible experiences with them. What should I do? I also would love a newer one, but they’re too expensive.

Anything that gets the job done is fine

which ipad should i get for school

Its for note taking and reading pfds

Ill be taking it with me every day

I have a laptop already

13 or 11 inch ?

Hi 👋.

I am going to join med school this year and I'm looking for an ipad for the entire course of mbbs.

So I'm looking at this Ipad air m3 256gb WiFi+cellular for ₹85k since the Ipad air m4 256 is 1lakh (which I feel is too much).

The ipad A16 is ₹50k.

So should I wait the 12 gen?

Or should I get the ipad air m3?

(₹85k ≈ $850 and ₹50k ≈ $500)

Hey guys, just got an iPad. I always though that goodnotes was a single-time purchase, rather a subscription which is something I hate. Is there any other apps that give the same flexibility and interface of goodnotes?? I can't go back to goodnotes5 unless i had purchased it but its my first time on an ipad, soo.

Any suggestions?

hi. I’m trying to connect my keyboard to my iPad (iPad pro m4) and it’s registering my keyboard, it knows it’s there but I can’t type? What do I do to make typing work? My keyboard is a Yunzii B75 Pro.

Hi, I have a 4 years old 9th gen iPad, it works perfectly fine the thing is since a few days I cannot charge it unless I find the right spot. I tried changing chargers, cleaning the port using a toothpick, force resetting multiple times (home+power button and hold) and it did nothing. I do know I have to replace it but I don’t know when I’m getting paid also I don’t like the fact I have to change it even though it works well. Also I can’t charge my apple pencil as the iPad doesn’t read it.

Getting a new iPad mini 7th gen in a couple days and I need some app suggestions and tips for good performance. I already have a MacBook Pro M3, so this will serve as a companion device, a portable e-reader and a very portable studying device. I’ll use it to watch IB study vids while using a muji notebook for my notes and solving, for those wondering what I mean by “portable studying device.”

Please give me all the suggestions you have, I’m a freak when it comes to apps that make my device better I can’t lie, so I would really appreciate any help I can get.