What is the name of Apple's tablet device?

The name of Apple's tablet device is the iPad. Apple introduced the first-generation iPad on January 27, 2010, presenting it as a touchscreen computer positioned between a smartphone and a laptop. The Wi-Fi model went on sale in the United States on April 3, 2010.

The iPad began with Apple's iPhone OS, later called iOS, but it gained its own operating system, iPadOS, in 2019. iPadOS was designed for the larger display and added features such as improved multitasking, desktop-style file handling, pointer support, and more capable external-keyboard workflows.

Apple has expanded the line into several families. The standard iPad is the mainstream model, while the iPad mini is smaller, the iPad Air emphasizes a lighter design and strong performance, and the iPad Pro targets demanding creative and professional work. Accessories such as Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard further broaden how the tablet is used.

The iPad is sometimes mistakenly treated as a generic word for any tablet, but it is Apple’s specific product family. The iPhone is Apple’s smartphone, the Apple Watch is its smartwatch, and the iPod was its earlier portable-media line.