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.

A 2026 release for Apple’s diminutive tablet looks to be a possibility following a new leak from a second source.

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.

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The POCO Pad X1 can be had for under $400, and it packs an excellent screen and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 silicon.

At $449, the iPad Air 11-inch is the best value for money iPad you can get during Black Friday. If you need tablet computing with good performance, this record-low price makes Apple’s mainstream iPad accessible without compromise.