Apple has really bloated its iPad lineup in recent years. Essentially, there are four different lines of iPads that you can choose from. There’s the iPad, iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro. All of these are here for different use cases and different people. The regular iPad is almost solely for those in education (schools, school districts, etc). At the same time, most will buy the iPad Air or Mini, with the iPad Pro being more so for those “pro” users who might be using it to replace their laptop.
This is why we have come up with this buyer’s guide for the iPad. Helping you get the best iPad for your use-case. So you can pick out the best iPad and not waste any money. So here are the best iPads you can buy in 2023.
Best iPad for most people
iPad Air (6th Gen)
The iPad Air has finally been updated after two long years. Now, the iPad Air comes in two sizes – 11-inch and 12.9-inch. It also comes with the M2 chipset. So it’s a pretty powerful iPad, making it perfect for most people. The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599 for 128GB of storage, with the 12.9-inch model starting at $799. Previously, the iPad Air was available in either 64GB or 256GB at these same prices. So definitely a nice upgrade. You can opt for 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB as well.
If you’re thinking about getting the iPad Air versus the iPad Pro, there are a few differences. For instance, the iPad Air does have a fingerprint sensor for Touch ID, instead of using Face ID. It also has a single camera on the rear, with no LiDAR sensor. The only other major difference is going to be the display. The new iPad Pro models have OLED displays, while the iPad Air sticks with LCD. There is a pretty big difference, and if you are planning to use this for a lot of streaming, you might want to splurge on the iPad Pro. Additionally, it sports the M4 processor over the iPad Air’s M2. That won’t translate to much of a difference in terms of performance because iPad OS can’t really take full advantage of the chipset’s power – yet.
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Interestingly, now that the iPad Pros are so thin and light, the iPad “Air” is not the thinnest nor lightest iPad that Apple sells. The iPad Pro is both thinner and lighter. So that is something else to consider if you really want to get an iPad that is lightweight.
However, the iPad Air is a really great option for those who want a family iPad. That’s because it’s great for streaming media and also great for getting some work done with the Magic Keyboard, as well as a few other great third-party keyboards from Logitech, among other companies. It won’t replace a laptop, but it can work in a pinch.
The iPad tenth generation is the best cheap iPad that you can buy today. It is the cheapest new iPad available. It’s not the best iPad, as it does have some interesting quirks, like the fact that it has a USB-C port and still supports the original Apple Pencil, which charges via Lightning. So, you need a couple of dongles to use the Apple Pencil with this iPad. But thankfully, Apple has made it a bit easier now, since you can get the Apple Pencil (USB-C), and only need a single cable to sync and charge your Apple Pencil, but you would lose pressure sensitivity.
This iPad is actually pretty good, all things considered. It’s the same size as the iPad Air, coming in at 10.9 inches, though the display isn’t quite as good, which is how Apple was able to keep the price down here. It also has the A14 Bionic chipset, which was in the iPhone 12 series, so it’s a few years older at this point.
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Perhaps the most interesting aspect of this iPad is the fact that Apple gave us a horizontal front-facing camera. So it’s not in the right place for Zoom, Google Meet and Facetime. Whereas it is in the wrong place on virtually every other iPad. It does have a 12-megapixel camera on the front and back, so you can use it to take photos, but we would not recommend that.
Interestingly, the iPad 10th-generation does have it’s own magic keyboard folio, which many say is better than the actual Magic Keyboard available for the iPad Pro and Air models. It’s pretty interesting, but it is a good way to get a keyboard for your new iPad. The iPad 10th-generation, much like the iPad Air, only comes in 64GB and 256GB, with a $150 price difference between the two. So while it starts at $449, the one you would probably want, starts at $599.
Apple has finally gone OLED with iPads. With the new iPad Pro in 2024, Apple has added OLED to the “Pro” iPads, it’s unclear when or if Apple will OLED to its other iPads, but this addition does make the iPad Pro a bit pricier this time around. So there are two models available now, an 11-inch that starts at $999 and a 13-inch that is $1299. These come with 256GB of storage by default, so much like the iPad Air, the Pro’s also got a bump in its starting storage.
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For both of the iPad Pro models, you can get 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB storage options as well. The 1TB and 2TB options include a bump in RAM up to 16GB and an extra processing core on the M4 chipset. Those two higher-end models also include an option for a nanotexture display. This gets rid of reflections quite a bit, but it does degrade the quality of the display a bit. So that’s something to keep in mind.
I personally bought the iPad Pro 13 for myself, and I absolutely love this size for an iPad. It’s great for travel, and in fact, I’ve traveled with it only instead of bringing my MacBook Pro, and it’s been a great experience. That OLED display is insanely bright, especially for OLED. Of course, a bit part of that is because Apple is using Tandem OLED here, essentially, what Apple is doing is using two OLED displays here. This allows the display to get much brighter without destroying the color profile of the OLED. Which is one of the main selling points of OLED. The iPad Pro 13 (and 11-inch) get up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness. That makes it really great to use outdoors.
The new iPad Pro 11 is basically identical to the 13-inch, with the only real change being the fact that it is smaller. Previously, the larger iPad Pro had a different display entirely, but that is no longer true. Both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros are using Tandem OLED displays. So you can get the same great display on both tablets. And that’s truly incredible.
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With Tandem OLED, that is making the OLED display on the iPad Pro brighter, without sacrificing the color. This is because you’re basically getting two OLED panels here. The color reproduction on this panel is really incredible, and if you’re like me and use your iPad for a lot of streaming, then you’ll really notice the difference here.
But, this is going to be hamstrung by iPadOS, which is still pretty lacking. It’s almost like Apple is intentionally not unleashing iPadOS to keep the Macs selling like hot cakes. But if you want something that is close to a computer replacement, the iPad Pro 11 is another great option.
The iPad Mini is surprisingly one of Apple’s most popular iPads. It’s surprising given the size, since it does have a 8.3-inch display. Making it only about an inch and a half larger than Apple’s most popular iPhone model – the Pro Max. But many love this iPad Mini since it is great for travel and reading eBooks, as well as watching content while on the go. Pilots absolutely love this iPad, since it is small enough to fit in the cockpit without any issues.
iPad Mini is a bit older at this point, but surprisingly, it has a more recent chipset than the regular iPad that’s only $50 cheaper. The iPad Mini sports the A15 Bionic chipset. This first debuted in the iPhone 13 series back in 2021. It does also have 12-megapixel cameras on the front and back, for taking photos and also using it for video calls on Facetime, Zoom and Google Meet (among others). It does also have Touch ID, much like every other iPad that is not the iPad Pro. Honestly, this is probably the best way for authentication. Since it is in the power button. Something you’re pressing anyways.
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This iPad does also support the Apple Pencil 2nd-generation and Apple Pencil (USB-C), it does not support the first-generation Apple Pencil, because it’s Lightning. We’d recommend pairing this with the Apple Pencil second-generation. Apple does not sell any keyboard for the iPad Mini, but it does support Bluetooth keyboards. We wouldn’t recommend buying one, since the iPad Mini is so small, any keyboard case is going to be very cramped. If you do get one, don’t get a keyboard case, but an external keyboard.
Finally, let’s talk pricing. The iPad Mini comes in two storage capacities. That’s 64GB for $499 or 256GB for $649. Apple does also offer 5G connectivity for another $150 (plus what your carrier is going to charge you). Finally, the iPad Mini comes in four colors: Space Gray, Pink, Purple, and Starlight.
The PlayStation 5 Pro is nearly here, as it hits retailers on November 7. If you’ve been on the fence about dropping a cool $700 , Sony just published a that will offer enhanced versions when the console launches later this week.
This list includes modern favorites like Baldur’s Gate 3, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarök. It also features newer games like NBA2K 25 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard. All told, it’s a pretty decent start. The console will unlock all kinds of graphical enhancements, like advanced ray tracing, higher frame rates and Sony’s proprietary upscaling system called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution.
However, it’s also worth pointing out some games that aren’t on the list. Gran Turismo 7 is missing, despite an enhanced version already being announced. It must not be ready yet. Final Fantasy XVI is also absent from the list, and that one has . The same goes for both Returnal and Elden Ring. Now, just because these games aren’t on the launch list, doesn’t mean they won’t get enhanced versions down the line. It probably depends on .
The PS5 Pro offers more than just slight graphical upgrades to pre-existing titles. It boasts faster memory, support for Wi-Fi 7 and ships with a large 2TB SSD. Digital Foundry and also found 2GB of additional DDR5 RAM and a user-accessible battery bay. These are all nifty upgrades, though I’m still not sure if all of this adds up to me spending $700.
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In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear energy offers a path toward energy independence, but public perception and exorbitant licensing costs have gotten in the way. NANO Nuclear Energy is hoping to change that.
NANO Nuclear Energy adds a new level of convenience to nuclear energy — it’s currently developing portable, on-demand nuclear reactors for remote locations. It’s also aiming to fabricate and deliver nuclear fuel and offer consulting services for those in the nuclear industry.
NANO’s founder Jay Yu believes that, in many ways, nuclear power is the future of energy — and energy independence in particular. He notes that recent events have alerted more people than ever to the importance of the domestic creation of nuclear power. And James Walker, NANO’s CEO, agrees.
“The war in Ukraine set off a chain reaction affecting global energy dynamics, particularly in the realm of nuclear energy,” mentions Walker. “Before the conflict, the United States sourced a significant portion of its nuclear material from Russia. However, the onset of the war in Ukraine disrupted these arrangements, as geopolitical tensions escalated and sanctions against Russia were implemented.”
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“This upheaval meant that the U.S. and other western countries could no longer rely on Russian nuclear material, prompting a need to find alternative sources to meet their domestic nuclear fuel requirements,” he continues. “This disruption underscored the vulnerabilities in supply chains and the strategic importance of energy independence.”
Energy sovereignty is a critical part of maintaining a country’s independence, so naturally, there’s an increasing interest in expanding nuclear power in the United States.
However, Walker notes that would-be innovators face significant challenges.
“Nuclear power in the U.S. is one of the most expensive in the world,” he says. “It is often said that nuclear power is cheap, but the paperwork is expensive. That creates a large upfront capital cost, which then requires a lot of financing. The financing cost can be a big portion of the entire project cost.”
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With that kind of capital requirement, it’s no wonder nuclear energy hasn’t proliferated as much as proponents would like. But now, a new law — known as the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act (ADVANCE Act) — is aiming to loosen existing restrictions.
This act, which was signed into law in July, proposes a reform of the current Nuclear Regulatory Commission review process, the implementation of incentives for nuclear developers, the promotion of public-private development partnerships. It also aims to provide support for designers of advanced reactors.
The incentives offered through the act — much like the tax credits and incentives that came with solar power a few years ago — will undoubtedly lead to faster, more advanced innovation in the field.
“Grants, tax credits, loan guarantees will alleviate the financial burden on nuclear developers,” Walker says. “These incentives aim to lower the capital costs and make financing more accessible and affordable.”
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Lowering financial barriers is certainly a large part of what the law is trying to do. However, Walker explains the ADVANCE Act’s inclusion of public-private partnerships is another way to boost the nation’s innovation potential.
“The act promotes collaboration between the federal government, industry, other stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise,” he says. “This approach is intended to drive innovation and reduce the financial risks associated with nuclear projects.”
Of course, there’s another less quantifiable barrier to be mindful of — public perception. Unfortunately, when many people think of nuclear power, their minds go straight to some of the world’s most infamous nuclear power plant disasters.
“The public perception is that it is dangerous and dirty,” Walker says. “Public perception has led politics, which have impeded nuclear from being expanded.”
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Walker notes that nuclear power is not nearly the hazard many make it out to be.
“The difference between public perception and reality is enormous,” he says. “If deaths/GWh are examined, nuclear power is safer than even wind and solar. It also generates the least amount of waste and is carbon-free energy.”
The signing into law of the ADVANCE Act, could help dispel some of the negative sentiment surrounding nuclear power and even usher in a whole new era of green energy. And because the ADVANCE Act’s goals are so aligned with those of NANO Nuclear, it just might open up a new era for Walker’s company, too.
“The law’s emphasis on advanced reactors aligns with Nano Nuclear Energy’s focus on innovative, portable microreactor technology,” he says. “Support for research, development, demonstration projects under the act can accelerate the advancement of our microreactor designs. They’re going to be safer, faster, more market-ready.”
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In front of thousands of fans in Times Square, with most of the sprawling screens displaying his face, Snoop Dogg provided a twist on one of hip-hop’s iconic lines. “It ain’t nothin’ but a gangsta party,” he chanted. “It ain’t nothin’ but a Fortnite gangsta party.” The moment was part of a concert that also featured Ice Spice, all performed live in New York while being broadcast as an in-game event for anyone logged in to the game. The battle royale has had plenty of concerts and events in recent years, but the Snoop collaboration is part of a plan to more deeply integrate music into the budding metaverse.
“This is a partnership,” Snoop said during an interview after the show. “Most games just want one song and you don’t even see the artist. So for them to let us be a part of the game, and that community, it’s deep.”
In the past, Fortnite’s big musical moments have largely been singular virtual concerts from the likes of Ariana Grande and Metallica. But over the years, music has steadily permeated the game to the point that Snoop’s Times Square performance was just a kickoff point for a monthlong event.
Fortnite’s current season, dubbed Chapter 2 Remix, debuted this weekend, rewinding the clock with a version of the battle royale map from several years ago. But there’s a twist — hence the “remix” in the title. Each week, the game will change slightly, themed around a different artist. Snoop is up first. You can enlist him as a companion, visit a heavily guarded Dogg Pound compound, or rock out as his tracks play on the radio as you drive around the island.
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If you boot up Fortnite Festival, the rhythm game developed by Rock Band studio Harmonix, he’s the new headlining act, which means you can buy his songs to play along to, unlock Snoop-themed guitars and drum sets, and buy a crip walk emote that plays “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” Snoop will be followed by Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD, with future updates introducing elements like a gun that spits Eminem lyrics.
According to Nate Nanzer, head of global partnerships at Fortnite developer Epic, there have been two key points in the evolution of music in the game that led to this point. The first was Travis Scott’s “Astronomical” concert, which showed the scale possible with these kinds of virtual events, with an audience topping 12 million. “After we did Travis Scott we had everybody coming to us saying ‘Hey, I want to do that,’” says Nanzer.
The second was the launch of Fortnite Festival last year. Like the battle royale mode, Festival has seasons, each “headlined” by a different artist, which, to date, has included stars like Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga. “If you look at all of the things we did prior, they tended to be more one-off,” says Nanzer. “We’d do an event, and then months or even years would go by before we did something else. What Festival did was give us this venue to be able to celebrate music more regularly.
For Snoop’s son Cordell Broadus, there was one particular moment that convinced him Snoop should be in Fortnite. In 2022, a collaboration with the Wu-Tang Clan featured an in-game glider that would play the chorus to “C.R.E.A.M” as players flew down to the battle royale island. “I kept saying: ‘I gotta put his music in there,’” he explains. “Because every time I play Fortnite that’s what I hear. So a lot of the inspiration came from seeing them doing it, and seeing that Fortnite’s not afraid to really deal with hardcore hip-hop.”
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That feeling grew stronger as the more ambitious virtual concerts continued to make waves. “We’re real competitive,” says Broadus. “So we’re competing with Travis Scott. What he did with Fortnite was huge, and I feel like we topped that tonight. But we’ll let the people decide.” (Snoop was quick to clarify that “I didn’t say that, he said that.”)
The Fortnite collaborations that get headlines — and a prime Friday night spot in Times Square — feature huge artists. But part of turning the game into a viable venue for music, according to Nanzer, is integrating it in multiple ways so that all kinds of artists can be featured. In addition to virtual concerts and headlining Festival, there are the emotes, in-game radio stations, and individual tracks you can buy to play in Festival.
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.
What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with?
• B
• A
• S
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Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
Quordle today (game #1016) – the answers
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The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1016, are…
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I don’t know how Quordle selects its words, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen this before: LOUSY is an answer in both the main game (on ‘Classic’ mode) and the Daily Sequence. That made my task of solving both today slightly easier, which was no bad thing given that the former in particular was quite difficult. BEGET was the word I struggled most with, although I lost a guess on AMUSE too (going for ABUSE first). The combination of the repeated Es and the unusual BEGE format – which isn’t found elsewhere – combined to leave me scrabbling around for several minutes before the answer dawned on me.
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle.
Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below.
You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters. Manipulate letters by dragging or tapping to craft words; double-tap the final letter to confirm. If you find the correct word, the letters will be highlighted blue and will no longer be selectable.
If you find a word that isn’t a theme word, it still helps! For every three non-theme words you find that are at least four letters long, you’ll get a hint — the letters of one of the theme words will be revealed and you’ll just have to unscramble it.
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Every single letter on the grid is used to spell out the theme words and there is no overlap. Every letter will be used once, and only once.
Each puzzle contains one “spangram,” a special theme word (or words) that describe the puzzle’s theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. When you find the spangram, it will be highlighted yellow.
The goal should be to complete the puzzle quickly without using too many hints.
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