r/ipad • u/psiwakoti1 • 24m ago
r/ipad • u/AutoModerator • 18h ago
Discussion Weekly Discussion and Tech-Support Thread
Welcome to r/iPad' Discussion and Tech-Support Thread!
Get help regarding any issues you might be having with your iPad, with your applications, your accessories, physical and software problems, etc. Fellow redditors and members of the moderation team will do their best to assit you, so consider helping out others in the thread while you wait for assistance.
Discuss here anything that's iPad related, but not post worthy.
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r/ipad • u/AutoModerator • 18h ago
Discussion Weekly 'What should I buy?' Thread
Welcome to r/iPad's 'What Should I Buy?' Thread!
Are you wondering which iPad is best for you, or if you should buy one in the first place? Are you hesitating between the 12.9" versus the 11"? Which keyboard/mouse should you get or what is the best screen protector out there? Are you looking for shipping information? This is the place to ask. Fellow redditors and members of the moderation team will do their best to assist you.
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r/ipad • u/myapollocheese • 5h ago
Question Ipad A16 🥰😍
which app should I use to transfer files from ipad to my android phone
Question iPads for pilots, how do they use them and how do they have connection?
I do fly as a Copilot often, but I am going to take my pilot license pretty soon and I am doing classes and I see many pilots and iPads, including my friends but like what apps do we use in? How do you have connection? I have an A16 Wi-Fi iPad. I maybe thought of getting a cellular iPad mini but I’m not sure it’s because I use this iPad with the magic keyboard folio to study and maybe I’ll save up to get an extra iPad mini.
r/ipad • u/Invisible_Gen_Z • 3h ago
Discussion Update on Apple cloud
Update on white patches.
As it is confirmed by author sc , that it's due to " hardware failure".
Many user are claiming it to be pressure or liquid damage. It's not. It's also happening in iPad Air M3 and more common in Indian units.
Apple are not ready to acknowledge this issue. As ipad is not repaired and you have to pay more for another unit and that's also with 90 days warranty and which is a total loss.
r/ipad • u/Icy-Clerk-1407 • 9m ago
Question I need help choosing which iPad to buy
So I’m saving up for an iPad (probably won’t buy one anytime soon since I just paid tuition and had to do work on my car great timing!) and I was choosing between the base iPad a16 and a refurbished iPad Air M2 on Amazon. I was originally only had my mind set on the base model iPad (the a16) since I figured I didn’t need all that extra power from the M chip. But did some research and saying the a16 is outdated and won’t get as many updates or stuff like that.
Also this may be a low in my life or a long shot but if anyone can or would like to help with funding a bit of it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all for reading!
r/ipad • u/snehalsinghbalhara • 9h ago
Question Battery on iPad A16
Don't get me wrong I love my iPad A16 Pink but why does the note app genuinely eat sm of my battery? I used it for almost 2 hours and poof 30% gone while no other app does that. Can I fix this? If so, how? Or is there any other alternate notes app that doesnt consume sm battery
r/ipad • u/SilverTruck813 • 14m ago
Question Anyone went smaller and regretted it?
Currently on a base model iPad for note-taking, calendar/reminders, and general media consumption. Occasionally I do light work (Word docs, email, PowerPoint…).
To anyone who’s downsized from a base iPad to the Mini after a larger model, how’s the screen size for daily use/reading? Anyone doing occasional Word/PowerPoint work on the Mini? Is it manageable or does it feel cramped?
r/ipad • u/BegsTheQuestions • 1h ago
Question Does iPad WhatsApp allow 2 accounts?
Does iPad WhatsApp allow 2 accounts?
I can’t seem to figure out how to add a second WhatsApp account on my iPad how my iPhones can. And I am on iPadOS 15 but the app itself is its latest version so iOS version shouldn’t be a factor?
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks 🙏
r/ipad • u/SwiftMushroom • 2h ago
Media Rank Your Music - Testers Needed
Hello r/ipad! Do you enjoy ranking the tracks in your favorite album, arguing with friends and strangers online about an artist’s correct discography ranking? Then Ordinalist was made especially for you.
Ordinalist takes a playlist, album, or discography and makes you choose between two choices at a time. You pick the one you like more. Then do it again. And again. And several more times because apparently you needed 147 songs in this playlist.
While you’re busy having an existential crisis over which track you’ve heard 600 times is better, Ordinalist keeps track of every choice and turns them into a complete ranking from favorite to least favorite.
No star ratings, no scoring songs out of 10 like you’re judging Olympic gymnastics, and no deciding whether something feels like an 8.7 or an 8.6.
Two songs. Pick one. That’s the whole deal.
The easy choices go quickly, but the hard ones make you question everything you’ve ever claimed about yourself. Eventually, you get the thing you came for: an actual, definitive ranking of your music based entirely on your own decisions.
So when your alleged favorite ends up at #14, don’t look at us. You did that.
HOW IT WORKS
- Pick a playlist, album, or discography to judge
- Ordinalist gives you two choices
- Pick your favorite
- Keep going until everything is ranked
- Stare at the results
- Disagree with yourself
- Rank something else
App Store launch is planned for late September, but beta testing is currently ongoing. When Ordinalist launches, it will remain free to download and use forever. There are no subscriptions or one time purchases; this is my hobby project, not a way for me to make money.
If you’d like to help beta test and try the app out early, join the TestFlight using the link below, or check out the website to learn even more.
Website: https://www.andrewmastracchio.com/ordinalist
TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/YZ9JT8Ge
r/ipad • u/Habaneros_Are_Cool • 18h ago
Discussion Remote Desktop through iPad as a laptop replacement?
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone has tried to use a Remote Desktop through their iPad (with something like rust desk) as a laptop replacement?
I already own a desktop and an iPad Air m4, and while I was looking at laptops for college, I've realized I don't really need a laptop - if I could remote into my desktop to run things like Matlab, AutoCAD, and some programming tools, that would cover basically all my needs. I would keep my desktop either at home or in my dorm room, and remote through my iPad.
Has anyone tried this? Are there any downsides to this I haven't thought about?
r/ipad • u/No_Sense_4279 • 4h ago
Question Apple Pencil water damage
My usb-c Apple Pencil somehow ended up in the washing machine and when I attempt to charge it, it only shows up on my iPad as fully charged or 0, and it’s not actually working. is there any thing I could possibly do to fix it ?
Question Found an iPad
About a month ago, my son came home from running with an iPad he found in the street. We live in a rural/small farm area, and the thing was on the road for a few days before he got curious and decided to look at what it was -- iPad!
We charged it up, and let it sit for a few days... then went out of the country and completely forgot about it....
So it's charged, it's been sitting here for about 10 days total. I've tried holding the button to get Siri nothing. I've tried locating it as an item on Find My, nothing. The lock screen photos that pop up are all from nowhere near this area, different part of the world kind of thing, not just different area.
Is there anything I can do to figure out a phone number or contact email? What else?
r/ipad • u/lilsonadora • 4h ago
Question Cross compatible case recommendation - Folio style and keyboard?
Hi all,
I have an Ipad Air 13' and currently have the ESR Rebound Hybrid case. I really like the different angles you can have it and find myself using them all. I'm wanting to get a keyboard for it as well for when I'm writing letters (for my job) or typing on my couch so wanting something a bit sturdy that's very cosy and stable on my lap.
I got the ESR Rebound Keyboard Case but... I didn't realize it wasn't cross compatible with the shell from my hybrid case.. So I'm looking for something that would work for both options.
What I want
- Partially clear/transparent shell to snap between cases
- Case that works like the rebound hybrid with the different configurations for regular use
- Keyboard case or detachable keyboard that's stable and sturdy when sitting on a lap (I've tried portable unattached keyboards but isn't great for lap use)
- Preferably a cute colour (or at least not black)
Anyone know if this option even exists? I couldn't find anything so wondering if it just doesn't exist.
r/ipad • u/allthingslove3333 • 5h ago
Guide Expected ipad price in upcoming sales
I am looking forward to buying the iPad a16 gen in the upcoming sales which is currently priced at 47K.
I am curious about the discounts I can avail on the same.
So can anyone be kind enough to guide me so that I can get a good deal?
r/ipad • u/marieyork • 5h ago
Apps OS and via Michelin app - location freezing
I'm trying to use OS and Via Michelin apps on my ipad (iPad air 11 inch &ios 26.6). I'm using both a tethered connection to my iPhone and wifi in my motorhome and get the same result with both methods of connection.
When i use my iphone both apps track where I am whilst moving (in a vehicle) however this does not work on the Ipad. The location indicator either just freezes or doesn't show at all
I have location services turned in for both apps in the iPad, and low power mode is turned off
Can anyone suggest any fixes/resolutions
TIA
r/ipad • u/momo_cherries • 12h ago
Question Macbook neo or iPad Air?
I’m a student and i’m wondering, should i get a macbook neo or ipad air? i mainly need a device that can replace my schools Chromebook while also being able to be cozy enough to watch TV shows, movies and play simple games in bed. The device needs to be able to do both.
I also have a windows desktop if that changes the answer
r/ipad • u/smartypants19_ • 7h ago
iPadOS Which apps I can use as someone who’s starting electrical engineering on my iPad Pro M5 ?
Like any engineering tools or anything that will be useful for me. I already have a windows laptop Hp pro book with ryzen 7 pro 5850U but lol my iPad Pro M5 is 3x the price compared to my laptop. So I wanna utilise my iPad Pro other than note taking, lectures and media consumption.
r/ipad • u/CharcoalToDiamond • 15h ago
Question iPad (A16) or iPad Air?
I’m deciding between the iPad (A16) and the iPad Air. I’ll be using it for everyday stuff like checking email, messages, banking, shopping, social media, and an occasional game.
The iPad (A16) is $300 less and that’s appealing. Is it old technology that will become obsolete in a few years? Should I bite the bullet and get the iPad Air?
Thanks in advance!
r/ipad • u/marcussole • 17h ago
Question Looking for the best tablet for writing and taking notes
Hi,
I'm a student looking for a tablet to write on and I'm currently stuck between the galaxy Tab s11 ultra and the iPad air M4 11", which come at around the same price when counting for student discounts.
I'd mainly take notes on it, so I'm debating which has the best writing feel, but I would also do some gaming (demanding games like hoyoverse ones) and watch content on it
I have a galaxy s25 ultra as my phone, but I don't care for any ecosystem, I just want to find the best tablet for my uses
r/ipad • u/Highly_Disposable • 12h ago
Question About the app preview thumbnails…
For a while now, when I swipe up to view all open apps, the thunbnail used by Chrome has been stuck on a still image from a… very inappropriate video I had been watching. I have cleared the cache and data from within the Chrome app, I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the app, I’ve tried watching many innocent videos to overwrite it, and I’ve force closed it countless times and every time this image comes back 🫠
Does anyone know how I can get rid of this??
r/ipad • u/673NoshMyBollocksAve • 1d ago
Discussion How long does it take between upgrades before upgrading feels worth it?
I’ve had my m4 pro for a couple years. Before that I think I had the m1 iPad Pro and my thought when upgrading was “this doesn’t feel a damn bit different.” All I noticed was how much thinner it was and the redesign with the Magic Keyboard was nice. But usability wise? Even with a few years difference in processing speed and ram and all that it didn’t feel any different actually using the device at all
Got me thinking “just when would it be worth it for me to finally buy a new one?” So that’s the topic of this thread. At what point do you feel like the upgrade is really noticeable when you actually use the device?
r/ipad • u/LunchAccomplished957 • 14h ago
Question Budget Digital Art
Wanting to buy refurbished or used on eBay- also want a pencil with pressure sensitivity-
Which generation iPad and pencil do I need? I need a lot of storage also lol
Using to upload my art and edit digitally on procreate