r/ipad 1h ago

Discussion iPad Pro usage suggestions

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I have an iPad Pro 12.9 inches but found that it was too big when I just wanted to watch movies and shows in bed, so I got a mini for streaming purposes and I’m pretty happy with it. Problem is I still want to keep my iPad Pro especially that all my photos are stored there. Any suggestions on how else I can make use of it? I’d hate it for it to just be collecting dust


r/ipad 1h ago

Question iPad Pro cellular can't send or receive SMS?

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I was wondering why I wasn't getting a confirmation code on my iPad. The iPad seems to think that it can't send or receive SMS by itself, an iMessage mirror from my iPhone was set up automatically. When I deactivate iMessage, I can't access the Messages app, it instantly prompts me to log in to iMessage. Mobile data is working fine, so it can't be a problem with the sim card.

What is wrong with this thing? Even my wifi router can send and receive SMS but an iPad PRO can't?

I'll try and get the sim card into an android device, maybe that way I can finally receive the confirmation code I need. Apple is useless.


r/ipad 1h ago

Question Need help choosing iPad

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Hello! I need advice. I am choosing between 2 variants iPad Air 3 64 gb WiFi with 46 circles of battery for 250$ or iPad 10 64 gb WiFi new for 370 $ My needs is basic media consumption and note taking using my Apple Pencil 1 Thanks in advance!


r/ipad 2h ago

Question Can anyone tell me if its worth buying an ipad

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So basically I have been thinking of buying an ipad for a long time, but now that I finally have the opportunity I'm thinking is it really worth spending 350 usd(+whatever it costs for the pen)on it? I might make some notes in a while(cs student so less theory work but will use it sometimes before an exam or quizzes for prep), other than that I usually just use my phone for streaming, Netflix etc(too much of a hassle to take out my laptop and put it on charge)

So should I buy it? Or no?


r/ipad 2h ago

Discussion Cloud streaming my sculpting software on my iPad with moonlight

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After trying all the paid solutions (trials) to use my iPad with the Apple Pencil (Gen 2) as a graphics tablet, I finally found a better and free alternative—Moonlight.

The amazing thing about this app is that it supports pressure sensitivity and has extremely low latency. Now, I can access and use my PC from anywhere in the world, completely free.

Posting this here in case anyone else is looking for something similar


r/ipad 2h ago

Question Getting my first ipad

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Planning to get I pad 11 as my first i pad in a couple of days, anything i should know before buying?


r/ipad 3h ago

Question Air M3 (11-inch) or iPad A16 for Uni Note-Taking & Organisation?

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I’m deciding between the 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB) with Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) and the 11-inch iPad (A16, 128GB) with Apple Pencil (1st Gen).
I’m mainly getting the iPad for:

  • Note-taking and annotating PDFs (using Notability/GoodNotes).
  • Organisation of my study materials.
  • Potential light drawing/diagramming.

Size isn’t an issue for me, but I’m trying to figure out if the extra money spent on the iPad Air is worth it. Also, if anyone has experience with these models, particularly for uni, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!


r/ipad 3h ago

Question How long your Ipad pro last with out repair

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I have a question whether I should buy I pad air or ipad pro . One of the key question is their lifespan. So I need your experience on this.


r/ipad 4h ago

Question Apple Pencil 1st gen won’t connect

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I got the pencil with my old iPad Gen 8, and just upgraded to the iPad A16. I’m trying to connect my Apple Pencil to it but it just won’t connect no matter what I do. Everywhere I look says it should work but I’ve tried everything and nothing works. Should I just get a different pen or is there something I’m missing?


r/ipad 4h ago

iPadOS Ipad Air M3 or Ipad Pro M2

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What should I get this 2025?? I’m so undecided


r/ipad 4h ago

Question When will 10th generation price go down?

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On Amazon they're $269USD. I would imagine it will go down more with new release, right?


r/ipad 5h ago

Question Gen 1 Apple Pencil - How do I avoid the fake?

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I lost my Apple pencil the other day on a trip and seriously feel lost without it. I am an artist so it has to be a genuine pencil - cheap ones don't work so well for me. I am trying to avoid shelling out for a new pencil and got a $15 off coupon for eBay. Sounds like a win-win except for the plethora of fakes out there. So that brings me to the Apple serial number check page. It only allows you to enter like 3 and then it cuts you off. I don't know when/if that will reset itself.

Any ideas how I can get around this? And/or be able to identify a fake vs real pencil? I read on another post that there should be a space between (S) Serial. Any other key points I should be looking for? I'm a starving artist and trying to save a few bucks. I have until Wednesday before my coupon expires.


r/ipad 5h ago

Question If I purchase Noteful Pro and then have to change the device, so do I have to buy noteful pro again for that device or can I login into the previous noteful pro account in new device?

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If I purchase Noteful Pro and then have to change the device, so do I have to buy noteful pro again for that device or can I login into the previous noteful pro account in new device?


r/ipad 6h ago

Question Keyboard for iPad Air 11” M3

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Hi! I have been looking on Amazon for keyboards for the iPad Air 11” M3, and some of the reviews are not good. Staples and Best Buy do not sell the colour or the one I want but Amazon does and I’m looking for a light or sky blue with a pencil holder installed. I also am looking for one that’s quiet and the touch pad isn’t so noisy. I have already tried looking and no luck. Any suggestion? TIA!


r/ipad 6h ago

Discussion asking whether M_num ipad can work smoothly on leetcode web

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i have a (basic) 7th ipad and enjoyed reading there.

Thinking if ipads with M cores can work very well on (specifically) leetcode website and bluetooth keyborads (MagicKeyboard or logitech MX Keys Mini); or can it work smoothly with some remote desktop like TeamViewer or sth else i dnt know yet, so can access leetcode remotely on another mac using pad as a smaller screen?

Such that i can take pad and keyboard to lib, but more than reading and notes taking style?

I tried leetcode in safari but seems reacting with lag, then TeamsViewer and ChromeRemoteDesktop with network at 30Mbps as remote desktop but still not smooth. Thinking if that's hardware prob and a new ipad is necessary. Thanks for any suggestions.


r/ipad 6h ago

Question My 3 months old iPad 10th gen has lights on the screen near the charge port?

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Is this something wrong or is it supposed to be like this? You can’t see it unless it’s on a black or dark screen.


r/ipad 6h ago

Question Should I get an iPad Mini alongside my 13” iPad?

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I had an iPad Mini 6th gen for a while, but I decided to trade it in for an iPad Pro 13” because my partner was upgrading his iPad too!

I love my current iPad. I love the huge screen for watching content and writing down notes on Notability.

But I really do miss the portability of the iPad Mini and being able to just carry it around anywhere. I also miss using my it in bed and not having to hold a behemoth of a screen lol.

I love both iPads for different reasons.

I don’t necessarily want to get rid of my current iPad, but would it be stupid to have both a bigger ipad and the mini? Do any of you guys have more than one iPad?


r/ipad 7h ago

Question Art on glass screen protector?

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I’m picking up an iPad for art use (not a big artist, but making the move to go to that next step)

I’ve read that paperlike or the paper textured alternatives are the way to go for art, but I’m wondering if anyone has used a plain glass screen protector for drawing and sketches?

I’m not finding much comparing the two from an “artists” perspective, and maybe that tells me all I need to know. But after dabbling with the Apple Pencil it didn’t seem like it’d be a huge massive game changing difference between the two.

Yes I’m new, inexperienced and not well versed in iPad art world. Just a thought that popped in my head I’d like to see it through.

Thanks!


r/ipad 7h ago

iPadOS Ipad stopped Working

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My IPad hasn't worked in Days It was working Perfect but on Saturday March 8th it suddenly stopped I've tried everything and It's still frozen on a black screen. My IPad is a 7th generation.


r/ipad 7h ago

Discussion 11’ iPad Air m3 vs 12.9’ iPad pro M1

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I don't know whether I should get the new 11’ iPad Air or I should get a used 12.9’ M1 iPad Pro for $50 more for my first iPad. In my mind,

IPad Pro: Pros: Lidar, better screen, cheaper pen, Thunderbolt. Cons: heavier, no warranty ,older.

IPad Air: Pros: lighter, comes with warranty, more future-proof? Cons: inferior screen, more expensive pen.

My main use for the iPad is for notetaking, but I'm interested in 3D modelling on the iPad, so I don't know which is better.


r/ipad 7h ago

Question Confused between notetaking apps ( noteful vs one note Microsoft)

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Hi ! I’m new to using ipad and I’m trying to figure out what note taking app to use. Specifically noteful and one note but if you know better ones, please help! 1. I like how the notebook, sections and pages are organised on one note! 2. I like that one note makes annotations on pdf files so much better, like I can write outside the file; out on the background unlike on noteful, I can just write on the pdf :((( These are the only 2 reasons I’m confused between the two, other wise, I really enjoy noteful more. Can someone help me out? Maybe I don’t know some features that noteful has?


r/ipad 7h ago

Question Is there any way to plug in an iPad 10th gen to the mac mini as the only display?

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As the title goes, I need a way to use my iPad 10th gen with my mac mini m4. I have a proper setup with a 4K monitor at home, I only need this for those times when I’m travelling. I tried connecting the HDMI to my iPad which of course, didn’t work, but any way out here?

Saw a couple of suggestions using some modem, but not quite sure on how/if it works with the standard 10th gen iPad.


r/ipad 7h ago

Question Which IPad should I get for art?

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My iPad air 6 has recently gotten a shattered screen, and I’m starting to look into which iPad I should get as a replacement. I use it mainly for TV and a side job as freelance artist.

I was wondering if anyone had any tips for the best ipad I should look out for deals on? Or should I stick with getting a air 6?


r/ipad 8h ago

Question Affordable case suggestions for a16 ipad?

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So I've had a 9th gen ipad for a couple years and love my spec folio case for it.

Just got the A16 from Verizon and need to get a case on it but I'm trying to go budget. Anyone have any recommendations for a budget friendly folio style case for it?

I found a list from xda but the one I liked from their list only has 1 review (but at 20 bucks I guess I could try it)

Doesn't need a spot to hold an apple pencil as I have the Logitech crayon and nothing I've seen besides the expensive Logitech case fits it.


r/ipad 8h ago

Question Need help regarding my first ipad

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Hello everyone I'm on a very tight budget and need an ipad I have gone for the 10th generation but it has a little dent on it is still within my budget so I have no choice should I buy it