best ipad 2026 for someone replacing an old iPad Air?
My current iPad Air is finally starting to feel pretty worn out. Apps take longer to load, it sometimes lags when I switch between tabs, and the battery is at the point where I’m charging it multiple times a day even with light use. I’ve had it for years though, so I guess it held up decently overall, but it’s clearly time for a replacement.
I mainly use it for pretty basic stuff like browsing, YouTube, Netflix, reading, and a bit of note taking when I feel organized enough. I’m not really doing anything heavy like video editing or drawing, so I’m trying to figure out what actually makes sense in the current lineup without overbuying features I’ll never touch.
For people who upgraded from an older iPad Air, did you notice a big real world difference with the newer models or is it more incremental?
also wondering which option tends to feel the most “future proof” for everyday use without getting overkill. thanks