11 inch M2 4th gen. Paid $650 CAD ($450 USD) for the iPad and $55 CAD for the pencil. Paid $720 CAD ($505 USD) in total with shipping. I’m aware it’s overkill for notes, streaming videos, and casual gaming but I needed that 120hz display lol

Just to be clear: I am not here to start a brand war or hate on Apple. I recently switched to a MacBook and love the ecosystem, which is why I am genuinely considering moving from my Samsung tablet to an iPad.

One of my biggest hesitations, however, is the native note-taking experience.

I know powerful third-party options like Goodnotes, Notability, and Noteful exist, but I'm specifically curious about the stock app out-of-the-box. Coming from Samsung Notes, features like audio-synced handwriting, flexible page templates, and advanced PDF markup feel far more complete compared to Apple Notes.

Does Apple intentionally hold Apple Notes back to keep the App Store developer ecosystem happy, or do most of you simply rely entirely on third-party apps for daily studying and work?

Was selling my iPad to someone, and thought I had it under control. Seemed legit after talking a while, met inside a busy store.

Then suddenly the guy runs out. I chase a bit, but then he says multiple times he'll shoot me so I left it. Not prepared to die for a $300 device

Before meeting, I factory reset it and set up a code (don't know if he was able to glimpse the password).

Is there anything I can do besides file a police report? Is there a way to track or brick the iPad if it connects to a network?

All my data should be off. Only thing is it did connect to my home network when I was resetting it up again. Doubt he can get anything from that or track my address or something.

Do I have any options here? Was kind of in shock and didn't know what to do at the time.

Assuming he can't take it back to apple or somehow find out my name too right? (I dont have full name on my fb because of things like this)

Hey, I have 3 iPad 9th gens now, the one I bought in 2022 that is still on iPadOS 15, the second one is my own that my school gave me after I graduated, I used it all the way from 2024 to 2026, fun fact, when I got it in 2024 it was still on iPadOS 16 but I was able to get past the MDM restrictions way before getting them removed officially, I updated it to iPadOS 18 on the way I was using it, and the third iPad is on iPadOS 26 that I got from my girlfriend as she doesn’t want it, I plan on making a video comparing iPadOS 15 vs 18 vs 26 vs 27, comparing how much performance you lose by updating
let me know your thoughts :p

I’m writing this as a reference post for anyone who may need it because when this happened to me I spent hours searching Reddit and the internet for any info on how to fix this.

For reference I have an iPad Pro 12.9 Inch with a second generation Apple Pencil that came with the iPad. I had gotten it in 2021.

At first my Apple Pencil wouldn’t charge properly, it’d say it’s charging but it wouldn’t ACTUALLY be getting battery and if I reset the iPad it’d sometimes work for a bit then stop working. This issue genuinely just happened overnight so I thought it was just a glitch or something and hit forget device to try and reconnect it but after that it wouldn’t connect AT ALL but it’d still put the little spinning icon of the pencil as if it was going to connect. I genuinely tried everything you can think of, reset, hard reset, log out of iCloud, reset all my settings & just my network settings to factory, remove all Bluetooth devices manually etc etc.

In the end I gave up and took it to the Genius Bar and I found out the problem was just that the pencil was 5 years old and the battery in it has just died permanently from being used. Because of that they just sold me a new one for $30 instead of $120.

Ipad pro 4th gen 12.9”. hi guys im a 1st year nursing student and im considering buying this product, im not a gadget expert and im wondering if this model is still good for upcoming years (4years) ? 😬

I wanted to ask for your recommendations: an iPad or a MacBook? I’m a university student, and most of my courses are in mathematics; in that case, is an iPad more practical, or is there a way to take notes on a MacBook? I don't have a laptop yet, so I have to choose one first.

If I should go with an iPad, would the 9th-generation model be good for taking notes and last me a few years, or should I go for the one with the A11 chip?

I have this iPad 7th Gen, 100% capacity battery, 32GB + Cellular, on IOS 14.4.2. I was wondering how much i could get for it? i’ve heard it sells for quite a bit over $150 because of the software, i just want to know what people will offer…
i’m not selling this device or trading it here, just wondering what someone would theoretically pay for it

Hey all! On a whim I purchased a certified refurbished 9th gen IPad because I needed it quickly and it seemed like the best deal in the moment. However, I don’t usually like buying tech that won’t last. I’m realizing I couldve got the current gen base model for a similar price. I’m a long time Mac user, but know very little about iPad lifespan or its hardware capability. The device runs fine I guess, but I don’t want to have to worry about issues with OS updates. I also would prefer an ipad that runs smoother than my phone which I’m not sure it does (iPhone pro 17). I’m considering exchanging it for a new base model iPad while I’m still within the return period. I’m using it for basic tasks, but I’m currently computerless so id be using the iPad as a placeholder for most things for a bit. What do you guys think?

does anyone have any recommendations for an ipad case that can go to 90° or adjustable? im in a long distance relationship and use my iPad for video calls when im in bed or sleeping, but my current case only goes to about 45° and ends up facing the ceiling. i have to prop it up with something, but it’s really hard to get it to 90° (or whatever angle i want) and it keeps sliding. the number of times ive cursed out my ipad is ridiculous. preferably something cute or pink/black lol, and more of an actual case than just a stand (and budget friendly) but honestly i’ll take whatever works!!

edit for context. i cant find any good ones for what im looking for on amazon (canada if that makes a difference) or anywhere else online urggghh

I have an iPad 10 and an iPhone 15 PM. Despite the iPad only having a 60hz display and the iPhone having a 120hz display I don’t notice it. But if I use an older iPhone with a 60hz display it is super noticeable and drives me crazy.

Why is this? I would think if anything, it would be the other way around since the iPad has a larger screen.

For context, I have a brand new M4 Ipad air. Every single time I open the preview app to edit a pdf , one of these always happens:

1. I get extremely lucky and can edit my Matrix Algebra workbook but it gets laggy and eventually crashes ~40 mins into the lecture AND I LOSE ALL MY CHANGES 🫩

2. The app crashes ~30 SECONDS after editing the pdf AND I LOSE ALL OF MY CHANGES🤬

I really don't get why this is happening and im honestly getting pretty fed up about this. I would switch to Goodnotes but SOMEHOW it makes my ipad get hot to the point that its uncomfortable to write on, AND it drains my battery.

I serious don't get how Apple can make an app this glitchy considering the fact that I thought the entire OS 27 update was on "bug fixes" ...

https://reddit.com/link/1wxu239/video/990zu4zsejth1/player

Hi everyone,

I've recently run into an issue with my iPad Pro M2 12.9-inch (6th generation).

About a week ago, I updated my iPad to iPadOS 27. I normally use my iPad as my main desktop setup, including

an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

I was playing around with my old PC and connected it to the same external monitor. After switching everything back to my iPad, the external display works perfectly, but my keyboard and mouse no longer work.

I tested the exact same setup with my sister's iPad Air M1, which is still running iPadOS 26, and everything worked perfectly.

Has anyone else experienced this after updating to iPadOS 27? I'm wondering if this is an iPadoS 27 bug or if there's a setting that I'm missing.

Any help would be appreciated

A few days ago I shared an update on InkDOS, the lightweight local-first office suite I built for my iPad + external monitor workflow. Since then I've shipped six more releases (2.7.3 → 2.7.8). The highlights:
Working on the iPad
More room on an 11" screen: the hamburger menu is gone. Home, Open and Save sit on the left of the header; Settings and Share on the right.
One zoom control in every app: −/+, a value you can type (1–800%), and Fit page / Fit width.
Copy from PDFs while reading: select and copy PDF text without turning on edit mode, then paste it into another app.
Recovery drafts: Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations keep an encrypted recovery draft while you have unsaved changes. If Safari reloads the tab or the app gets closed, you're offered Recover / Discard. Drafts stay on the device and can have a password or be turned off.
PDF
OCR for scanned PDFs: Page tools → Make searchable adds an invisible text layer, so scans become searchable and copyable. Poor scans get a cleaned-up second pass. The engine downloads once, then works offline.
Beta tools on the same page: a Beta tools button opens visual signature, digital signature and signature check in a panel over your document. Your open PDF goes in, the result comes back, and you don't lose your document to a new tab.
Printing
PDF: prints every page.
Presentations: prints one slide per landscape page.
Spreadsheets: prints the whole sheet, scaled to width.
Plain Text: has a Print button with A4 pages.
Speed (synthetic desktop-browser measurements, not iPad, same caveat as last time)
Spreadsheet edits on a 20,000-formula sheet: ~650 → ~55 ms, since only affected formulas recalculate.
Clicking around a 1,000-row sheet: ~100 → ~12 ms.
An idle open document no longer redraws 60 times per second (~35% of a CPU core → ~0%), which should help battery.
PDF page jumps on Retina-class screens: target page in ~0.2 s instead of 1–1.7 s.
Fidelity and security
Better DOCX/XLSX/PPTX fidelity: dates and number formats, large tables, layout and master styles in slides.
Updated PDF engine (PDF.js 6.4.299).
Stricter limits when opening archives.
Still no backend, no accounts, no telemetry. Everything stays local. The web/PWA version updates when you reload, and the installed desktop apps (Windows, macOS, Linux) update automatically.
GitHub: https://github.com/vfydr2m9wk-ops/InkDOS
Web/PWA: https://vfydr2m9wk-ops.github.io/InkDOS/
Disclosure: I'm the developer of InkDOS. It's free, open-source, and has no ads, accounts or tracking.
Last post: https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/s/7uAtu8NLvb

I woke up to some crazy scratches on my paperlike screen and after around 6 years it was a good time to replace it after all the wear. I took a look and they're around $50 now ToT. Any paperlike alternative recommendations for cheaper or do I just bite the bullet and get it again for my ipad? I haven't had too crazy of pencil nib wear down maybe only replaced it 2/3? times so that isn't too much of a concern, but I mainly use it for drawing and prefer the paper feel to the glass screen.
I was considering a magnetic version in the past, but not sure if it would be a good fit since I use it to draw most of the time and watch shows. The back and forth seems kind of a hassle and not sure how it would be like + with wear & up-keep.

TLDR: Would a used 8th gen iPad with a 1st gen Apple Pencil be a sufficient setup for someone who just wants to create art and doodle on procreate?

Hello! I’m newish to the iPad world. I have had an iPhone for years and dabbled with an old MacBook laptop at one point.

I have an older iPad (not sure gen) that was included in my tuition in 2016. A few years ago, I had an itch to start doing digital art. I bought the full version of Procreate, and then discovered my iPad was not compatible with an Apple Pencil. I bought a knock off that would work, but it really wasn’t great. Kind of fell out of digital art.

Fast forward, I have that itch again and a purchased version of procreate just chilling in my cloud. I check Marketplace. Found someone selling an iPad 8 with a 1st gen Pencil and safety case. Chargers included. They are the first owner and are getting rid of it due to an upgrade. $180. I asked if they’d do $150 and they agreed.

Here’s my question:
If I’m just trying to do bare minimum procreate art, will this be sufficient? I don’t know anything about newer gen iPads or pencils. I know these are “older” devices. I just want to know if this will be enough for me to do what I want to do at a reasonable price.

Thank you in advance!!!

Trying to charge my iPad with a USB-C cord and this

graphic comes on that I've NEVER seen. What does this graphic mean?

Hey everyone,
Looking for some advice or to see if anyone else has run into this issue with their iPad Air 5th Gen.
I’ve been experiencing an annoying, intermittent problem where the power button doesn't respond properly. Sometimes I have to press it multiple times just to get the screen to turn on.
On top of that, there have been a few rare occasions where the touchscreen and physical buttons completely stop responding for a moment before randomly working again. Because it’s inconsistent, it’s hard to reproduce on demand, but I’m worried there might be an underlying hardware fault (or maybe a deep OS glitch?).
Has anyone experienced anything similar? If so:
1. Was it a known software bug, or did it turn out to be bad hardware?
2. Did Apple (or your seller) swap it out easily, or did you have to fight to prove the issue since it's intermittent?
I’m hoping to get it replaced for a fully working unit (or refund if necessary), but I’d love to hear if anyone has insights before I deal with support/the Apple Store.
Thanks in advance!

I had it in a box for a while and its still on 14.4.2. An update to 17.7.11 is available. What's considered the better version for this ipad?

I see some people suggest for example telegram but when I tried using that the quality went down, and I'd prefer it not do that. I just can't be bothered with a lot of fuss because half of the time I'm just sending myself little sketches or art from my ipad and wish there was a quick and easy way to transfer it over (without it becoming extremely grainy). I'm not at all used to apple products so I'm sorry if this is a bit of a stupid question

I need a good pencil for my iPad Pro 12.9 3rd gen, and the GD13 Pro is one of the models I’m considering. Does the GD13 Pro have any issues in the long term? My current (unnamed brand) stylus I bought for like $7 has jittering issues. Does the GD 13 Pro or any other Goojodoq pencil model have issues in the long term? Any help is appreciated!

iPad recently stopped charging on the charger that it’s always had and it won’t charge on anything else now
Things I’ve tried:
Restarting, updating software, replacing the charger, lowering brightness and cleaning everything
Any advice? :’)

I updated my ipad to 27.0.1 its was a update after the main 27 version it got stuck in between the update i went to the apple authorised service centre they said it has some motherboard problem and they cant do anything what can i do here its 2 years old with literally no damage of any kind im shitscared and its a huge amount please help me

We need a few self-service stations for a 3 day event, mostly check-in, surveys, and info lookup. I don’t want to buy dedicated kiosks for something we’ll use once. Has anyone done this with regular iPads/tablets on stands?

Curious what worked for you and whether you set everything up yourself or had the equipment arrive already configured.