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The best iPad screen protectors you can buy

We tested the best iPad screen protectors of 2025 to keep your device safe this summer from brands like Zagg, Spigen, Esr, and more.

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The best note-taking apps for iPad: Expert tested
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We've tested the best iPads of 2025. Here are the ones worth your money
iPad 11th Generation (2025)
You don't need to spend $800 on a good iPad - this budget model proves it
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3 Apple devices you definitely shouldn't buy this month (and 9 to get instead)
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The best iPad screen protectors you can buy

We tested the best iPad screen protectors of 2025 to keep your device safe this summer from brands like Zagg, Spigen, Esr, and more.
2 days ago by Kayla Solino in iPad
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The best note-taking apps for iPad: Expert tested

We went hands-on with the best note-taking apps on iPad to find the perfect tool for anyone going paper-free.
3 days ago by Kayla Solino in Services & Software
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We've tested the best iPads of 2025. Here are the ones worth your money

From the iPad Mini to the iPad Pro, ZDNET tested all the iPad models available to help you choose the right one for your needs.
5 days ago by Jason Hiner in Tablets
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You don't need to spend $800 on a good iPad - this budget model proves it

The 11th-generation iPad is the best and cheapest base model Apple tablet to date. That's it; that's the pitch.
1 week ago by Maria Diaz in iPad
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3 Apple devices you definitely shouldn't buy this month (and 9 to get instead)

Before you click buy on that shiny new Apple gadget, check out where it fits into Apple's product release plans.
1 week ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Smartphones
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Why I prefer this Lenovo tablet over the iPad for multimedia consumption - and it's on sale

The Lenovo Tab Plus pairs a sharp 2K display with powerful speakers, delivering an audio-visual experience that outshines some iPads.
1 week ago by Cesar Cadenas in Tablets
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How to move massive files off your iPad - when all the usual ways fail

I recorded a 20GB video on my iPad but ran into major problems when I tried to transfer it to my Mac - until I found a handy new tool that helped me out of that jam.
2 weeks ago by David Gewirtz in iPad
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The best iPad keyboard cases you can buy: Expert tested

We've gone hands-on with top iPad keyboard cases from brands like Apple, Logitech, and Zagg to find the perfect balance of protection and productivity.
2 weeks ago by Kayla Solino in iPad
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The best iPad cases for kids you can buy

Choose the perfect tablet case for your whole family, with the best kid-tested and parent-approved iPad cases for kids with features like keyboards, carrying handles, built-in screen protectors, and more.
2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in iPad
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The best iPad stylus you can buy: Expert tested

Check out our picks for the best iPad styluses of 2025, from top-recommended brands like Apple and Logitech.
2 weeks ago by Allison Murray in iPad
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The best iPad Pro cases you can buy: Expert tested

We tested the best cases for the iPad Pro to keep your Apple device safe and stylish.
3 weeks ago by Kayla Solino in iPad
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The best tablets you can buy: Expert tested

We've rounded up the best expert-loved tablets from Apple, Samsung, and Amazon.
1 month ago by Allison Murray in Tablets
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Can an iPad replace a MacBook? I tested the M3 Air for weeks, and here's my verdict

The M3 iPad Air brings improved processing power, a new set of accessories, and the latest Apple AI features.
1 month ago by Maria Diaz in iPad
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Apple's latest iPad Mini model has hit its lowest price of the year

While I wouldn't buy the iPad Mini 7 solely for its AI features, its ultraportability still reigns supreme among Apple's tablet lineup - especially with this new deal.
1 month ago by Maria Diaz in iPad
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What's new in iOS 18.4? AI priority notifications and 9 other big updates

Apple also released software updates for iPadOS, WatchOS, MacOS, VisionOS, and TVOS. Here's a list of all the new features rolling out.
1 month ago by Lance Whitney in iOS
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