The best iPads can perform tasks as well as a laptop, and they're light and compact enough to bring anywhere you go. Here are our top picks.

Tablets fill the gap between phones that are too small to comfortably watch videos on, and laptops that are too bulky to casually browse from the couch. Apple has long dominated this space, pricing entry-level iPads from around $349 which forces budget buyers to choose between paying premium prices or settling for questionable Android alternatives.

With iPadOS 26, Apple redesigned the built-in cursor, putting it on par with that of desktop operating systems. Thanks to its new arrow shape, you can now click smaller buttons more comfortably, even if the touch targets aren’t too wide. To unlock the iPad’s cursor, you’ll first need to pair a compatible mouse or trackpad.

There are a lot of tablets on sale, and even better, there are more than just iPads discounted. You can find devices from Samsung, Lenovo, and Amazon all on sale for hundreds off. Plus, we're pleased to see our very favorite Android tablet is on sale, too. These are the best tablet deals ahead of Black Friday.

New leak reports peg Apple’s first OLED iPad mini for the second half of 2026, meaning fans hoping for a 2025 upgrade should get comfortable. OLED visuals are coming, but the wait might just test your patience.

Google's new Pixel Tablet is its best attempt to promote large-format Android experience yet, but it still has to take on the well-loved iPad in the market. Here's how the two sets of specs compare. During Google IO, the search giant introduced a number of ...

Looking for stylish yet functional ways to carry that iPad or another tablet PC? A number of manufacturers are gilding the lily -- offering sleek, well-made cases that protect these tech devices from harm. Check out these 10 tablet cases that are great for ...

Lorraine Kisselburgh, assistant professor of communication, uses an iPad during a class about women and leadership, which she teaches with Beverly Davenport Sypher, professor of communication and vice provost for faculty affairs. (Purdue University photo ...

If you’re considering a tablet, Amazon Fire tablets and Apple iPads are on opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of price and processing power. Fire tablets are incredibly inexpensive yet have many modern features, such as voice commands via Alexa.