Most Frequently Asked iPad Q&As:

Which iPad models support iPadOS 16? Do some models "partially" support iPadOS 16? Which ones?

What are all the differences between the iPad 9th Gen (2021) and the iPad 8th Gen (2020) replaced?

What is the best external keyboard for the regular iPad models? Does the iPad even support an external keyboard? What about an external mouse?

What are the main differences between the iPad and the MacBook Air? Which makes the most sense for my needs?

How fast is the iPad 9th Gen (2021) compared to the iPad 8th Gen (2020) that it replaced? How fast is it compared to earlier iPads? How fast is it compared to the iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro?

What is the Apple SIM? How is it different from a regular SIM? Which iPad models support the Apple SIM?

Can the regular iPad models be used as an external display for a Mac or PC? How? Which regular iPad models support Sidecar?

How much internal storage do the regular iPad models have? Is it possible to add external storage? Which external storage option is best for my needs?

How do you connect a camera to the iPad to transfer photos? Does it have an SD card slot?

Do the iPad models have a SIM card? Which iPad models use which types of SIM Cards? Micro? Nano? Apple? eSIM?

For all iPad Q&As, check out the iPad Q&A (Home). Also see the iPad mini Q&A, iPad Air Q&A, and iPad Pro Q&A. For other Apple hardware, visit the EveryMac.com Q&A section.