Hi,

I use a tomtoc case currently. I mostly use my iPad in vertical mode for reading comic books holding the right side. I just noticed that, on the right where I hold it in the middle, there is a light spot and, to the right of it, a dark spot (right on the edge of the screen). Thankfully, the spots have disappeared and I don’t want them to come back.
I’m assuming they’re caused by the way I hold the iPad when reading in bed. I would like a case that will not transfer the pressure from my hand through to the back of the iPad.
Any recommendations?

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Thank you - you ordered the Apple-iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) - Silver - 256GB on 10/17/2026 at 09:31 AM. Your order number is ******”

I’m so excited, currently in preparation to ship. It is the WiFi + Cellular variant. Although, I can’t find what iPadOS version it will come with- I might be a bit disappointed if it does not ship with 26. Does anyone have any input? I want to know if it will be automatically updated to 27? Not a deal-breaker, I’d just like to make that decision myself. TIA!

Hey guys, I’ve got both M5, 11 and 13 inch iPads, both with the magical keyboard, both standard displays, but my 13 inch is the cellular model. I’ve only owned them about two months and I’m keeping both these iPad M5s till they’re just aluminium chassis and dust

hi so i just got my ipad january of this year with only 307 cycles my battery health is already at 87% and only get an average use of 4-5hrs…it is under a limited warranty and already got it checked with apple support and was promised that the warranty would cover it as my battery is degrading quicker than usual…are you guys experiencing the same problem? i thought with buying the pro version i could get atleast 6-7 hrs of use but i am thoroughly disappointed about how ass the battery is

Good news in this battery story…

Hi, I am looking into a paper like screen protector for using the pen.

I can see the branded ‘paperlike’ can be £39.99 which is not an option for me.

The others I have seen are:

Mobdik
ESR
Moft
Bersem
Bellemond
Paperfeel

Does any have any recommendations?

I am looking for A16 size which I believe is 11’’? But 11’’ ones are showing as IPad Pro which is confusing. Does anyone know why?

Bought an iPad Pro m2 256gb for $499 through Best Buy. It was geek squad refurbished - good. It was a nice deal given the price however upon receiving it, and checking through iMazing + CoconutBattery, the battery health came out to 84% with 700 cycles. Should I return it for a full refund or replace the battery on it? The physical condition of the device is excellent with very minor scratches. Appreciate any thoughts and suggestions.

Hey everyone!

I have an 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation, A12Z) and I’m currently running iPadOS 17.

Would you recommend updating to iPadOS 27, or should I stick with iPadOS 17? I’m usually hesitant to update older devices because I’ve heard that newer OS versions can make them slower or affect battery life.

However, I’ve heard that iPadOS 27 runs surprisingly smoothly, even on older iPads.

For those of you using the same iPad or a similar older model, how has your experience been? Is performance and battery life still good, or have you noticed any slowdowns?

Thanks!

Hello! I have an iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen, Wi-Fi, 256GB), which I bought in 2020.
I mainly use it for web browsing, watching Apple TV, and playing games with simple graphics (Rusty Lake, for example). I also take it with me on occasional trips because it’s convenient for looking up restaurants, reading reviews, and researching places to visit.

Overall, I’m still happy with its features and performance when it works properly, but there are two reasons I’m considering an upgrade:
It’s been acting up lately. Sometimes it lags, the screen goes completely black with a spinning circle in the middle, and it takes a while to respond. Even when I turn it on, it sometimes takes a long time to start up, with the same spinning circle. I’m not sure whether this is a sign that it’s getting old or whether it could be fixed without replacing it.

I’m travelling to Japan this autumn. The euro is currently quite strong against the yen, and I may be able to get a tax-free purchase, so I’m wondering whether this would be a good opportunity to upgrade if it makes sense to do so.

I currently use the Apple Smart Keyboard that was available when I bought the iPad. It doesn’t have a trackpad, and I actually prefer it that way. I don’t really need a trackpad, and the newer Magic Keyboard is considerably more expensive. Having a keyboard attached to the cover is convenient, though, so I’d like to keep that setup if possible.

I’ve tried generic keyboard cases without a trackpad, but they didn’t work very well. I haven’t been able to find a current Apple keyboard case that offers the same kind of setup as my old Smart Keyboard, either.

So, what would you recommend?
Should I upgrade, or would it be worth trying to fix my current iPad first?
If I do upgrade, would an iPad Air be sufficient for my needs, or would a Pro make more sense?

Given how I use my iPad, which generation and storage capacity would you recommend?
Are there any good keyboard cases without a trackpad that you’d recommend?

I don’t need a particularly powerful iPad for professional work or demanding games. I’d rather not spend more than necessary on features I won’t use, but I’d like something reliable that will last for several years.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

I’m looking to get a used iPad primarily for watching YouTube before bed and creating simple illustrations. I’m deciding between the 2018 and 2020 models; there’s a $100 price difference—do you think it’s worth it?

Since Procreate supports older OS versions, I’m leaning toward the 2018 model for my needs, but as this would be my first iPad, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

I purchased an iPad Pro m5 13” last week

AppleCare+ through Apple is $114/year

AppleCare+ for a 2 year plan through CDW is $179

I plan to do 2 years of coverage overall, what’s the con in going with CDW? I was going to get AppleCare+ through Amazon but they don’t sell it without device purchase at the same time

Yes, I’m sure the 11 inch feels better using the pro as a tablet but is the 13 inch much more bulkier? Anyone able to just chill on the couch and use the 13 inch as a tablet?

Sorry if this is asked all the time.

Both my mother and my girlfriend are artists, my mother is a painter and every other medium under the sun, and my girlfriend is a fashion designer and also enjoys drawing. I bought a neo at the beginning of the year and loved it, upgraded to a pro. My mother is now using the neo, but both ladies need a new computer. Neither does anything extensive they would need anything beyond a neo for, but I feel like an Ipad would be a better option for both of them. Neither of them seem to prefer Mac OS over IOS, and for their uses an ipad would be just fine but also open them to the world of digital art. I took my mom into best buy this morning and checked out the air vs the pro, and of course theyre side by side so you can see the refresh rate of the pro demolish the air, and the brighter screen etc.

Here it is. I want to get them both an iPad for christmas (i'm not rich just financially irresponsible). I would love to see them enjoying a whole new world of art. So what do I go for? I want 13" regardless, and I know I'm on the Pro sub, but do they need the m5 series? m4? Would an m3 be a nice thing for these purposes?

I'm just a little lost, I don't want to get them some outrageous RAM monster that will never be used to it's potential, but I don't wanna cheap out and get them something underwhelming.

Harken, O digital artists of reddit, to give a witless son and boyfriend wisdom!

Other than the Magic Keyboard and the pencil what should i get. Just essentials cuz im prolly gonna use it just for doomscrolling, watching shows/movies and maybe drawing sometimes.

What iPad cases are yall rocking ? Currently in the look for something thin, magnetic or something that can easily be snapped in or off if not swappable.

My main issue is that I want something that can stay on but can still keep its magnetic capabilities, kind of like a MagSafe case for iPhone but for an iPad.

For context I own the iPad Pro 13 inch M4 and i have attempted to put a case on them that is durable (so it’s not very flexible) but I am afraid of me dropping it, bending it, or like scratching it…

Need some advice. Do I just go case-less? Which cases do you recommend? I’m just really desperate for a good case because I’m bringing this to college and I’m NOT gonna risk the table scratching my iPad when I write on it.

This is the case I’m using right now, from Uniq.

Just bought a iPad Pro 13 m4 2tb nano + cellular from 1400 after tax , came with the Magic Keyboard. I don’t know if this a good deal, but I have it now. I have no clue on wtf to do with 2tb of storage lol.

My hopes for the new upcoming iPad Pro 11” is that they keep the same size but give it iPhone like bezels. So it Will maybe be 11.4/11.5” instead. Would be so cool with smaller bezzels.

Hello,

I recently traded my used iPhone 17 Pro for a brand-new, base-model 11-inch iPad Pro M5 (Wi-Fi), and I've been amazed by it so far.

However, one thing that's been bothering me is that the seller I traded with had no proof of purchase. He claimed that he received the iPad as a gift from a family member, who had supposedly received it as a gift from their employer (?).

I was able to activate the iPad without any issues and link it to my Apple Account. There's no MDM management or any sign of previous use, and it still has about a year of Apple's limited warranty remaining.

Have I been scammed somehow, or am I just being paranoid? The deal almost seems too good to be true, especially considering that the iPad was brand new.

I also noticed that the seller managed to sell my old iPhone on Marketplace the very same day, using the photos I had taken of it.

Something about the whole transaction just feels a bit off, and I can't shake the thought that the iPad might be stolen or that something else could be wrong with it. I really don't want to get into any trouble, and honestly, these thoughts are keeping me from fully enjoying the device.

What do you think? Am I overthinking this, or do I have a legitimate reason to be concerned?

What is happening on the Apple Education Store?

Hi everyone.
I was just wondering if I should get a skin for my iPad Pro M4 13-inch.
Currently I am using a spigen rugged armour case. So I was thinking do I need to apply lamination skins on all side from dbrand or somewhere for better protection?

For those who have the M5 pro, What do you like the most about it? What do you use your iPad for?

Is ipad pro 2020 (a12z) not supported for update to ipad os 27 ?

Any iPad hardware updates coming this fall?
Thanks

I'm looking for a device that can somewhat do everything I would need for work while also being able to take it home with me.

For reference, I'm an Aircraft Maintenance Floor Lead that handles a lot of paperwork, troubleshooting, and retrieving aircraft files. I also edit a lot of PDFs and sketch out notes for the day. We have several programs for our aircraft that require the use of an IPad but we also have proprietary programs that read data from the aircraft using Windows Programs.

I've read that UTM can virtualize Windows on an IPad but I don't know to what extent it can use USB Port passthrough to read and send signals.

Is that possible? A big part of this too is being able to cut down on what I need to carry in my backpack for the day.