Tablets review: The four best iPad alternatives for every budget

Apple may have defined the tablet era, but 2026 is shaping up to be the year serious rivals close the gap. Glenn Kelly tests the contenders to find out which one delivers the smartest buy right now ...

GameSir G8 Plus review: an iterative upgrade fit for iPad mini fans

The first GameSir G8 was an affordable return to iPhone grip controllers, and while its successor doesn't have any ...

Why I can't quite ditch my Android tablet for an iPad just yet

An iPad has been on my radar for a long time, and I've been looking for something to pair with my Apple TV 4K. The Apple TV is the only Apple product I own, and it hurts me in quite a few ways. I ...

iPadOS 26.4 Beta 1: Game-Changing Features You Need to Know

Apple has officially released iPadOS 26.4 Beta 1, bringing a range of updates designed to enhance customization, productivity ...

5 changes to know about in Apple’s latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas

One feature that hasn’t appeared in these betas? The new “more intelligent Siri” that Apple has been promising since the iOS 18 launch in 2024. Apple delayed the feature until sometime in 2026, citing ...

iPadOS 26.4 public beta now available, here’s every new feature

The public beta for iPadOS 26.4 is now available for all iPad users. Here’s how to install it and an overview of every new ...

macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 add compact tab bar in Safari

OS Tahoe and iPadOS 26 removed support for the compact tab bar in Safari. Now, the feature is back in macOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 beta 1.
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#1791: OS 26.3 tweaks Liquid Glass and fixes vulnerabilities, HiWater hydration app, old Home architecture ended

Apple’s grace period for the old Home architecture officially ended on 10 February 2026, so Adam Engst explains what you need to know if you haven’t yet upgraded—including the requirement for an Apple ...

Compact Safari Tab Bar Returns in macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4

The macOS Tahoe 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 betas that Apple released today reintroduce a compact Safari Tab Bar option for those who prefer that view option. Apple removed the compact tab bar option with ...

Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 to Developers

Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the software coming less than a week after Apple released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS ...

iPad Pro rumored to not get major design changes for many years

A new rumor claims Apple has no major redesign imminent for the iPad Pro, potentially leaving the flagship tablet in an ...
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Why Apple just made it easier to switch from iPhone to Android

Transferring from iPhone to Android can also be done using a cable between the two devices like in the video below, or by using Google's own solution the Android Switch app — which has more limited ...