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A16 – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Fri, 30 May 2025 08:43:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 A16 – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Galaxy A16 5G, 2025’s best-selling Android phone, gets One UI 7 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/galaxy-a16-5g-2025s-best-selling-android-phone-gets-one-ui-7/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/galaxy-a16-5g-2025s-best-selling-android-phone-gets-one-ui-7/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 08:43:46 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/galaxy-a16-5g-2025s-best-selling-android-phone-gets-one-ui-7/

Ryan Haines / Android Authority

TL;DR

The Galaxy A16 5G has started getting the One UI 7 update based on Android 15.
It is the best-selling Android phone of this year so far.
The One UI 7 update for the Galaxy A16 5G reportedly fixes the UI and navigation lags users experienced on One UI 6.1.

One of Samsung’s cheapest Galaxy phones was recently crowned as the best-selling Android phone of 2025 so far by Counterpoint Research. We’re talking about the Galaxy A16 5G — a phone that sells for just $199 and is one of the best budget Android phones you can buy right now. For all of you who have already fought the Galaxy A16 5G, the good news is that the phone is now starting to get the One UI 7 update.

Users in multiple countries are reporting that their Galaxy A16 5G has received the One UI 7 update. Tipster Tarun Vats reported that the update has landed in India, while a Redditor in the Philippines also received it. It looks like updates are still pending for the Galaxy A16 models in the US and Europe for now, but given that the rollout has started, it shouldn’t be too long before those devices also get it.

The One UI 7 update for the Galaxy A16 5G comes with build numbers A166PXXU4BYE6/A166PODM4BYE5/A166PXXU4BYE5, depending on the region. It weighs about 2.9GB, but continues on the April 1 security patch. The Galaxy A16 5G is on Samsung’s quarterly security update schedule, so the older security patch was expected. The next one should only arrive in July.

Meanwhile, those who have received the One UI 7 update on their Galaxy A16 5G say that it fixes UI lags and improves navigation compared to the One UI 6.1 update.

With One UI 7 now rolling out for the phone, the Galaxy A16 5G is left with five more big Android updates in its software update schedule. The phone promises an impressive six years of software updates, which means it will get Android 20 in 2029!

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Deals: Should you get the Apple iPad A16 or the 10th Generation? https://earlybirdsinvest.com/deals-should-you-get-the-apple-ipad-a16-or-the-10th-generation/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/deals-should-you-get-the-apple-ipad-a16-or-the-10th-generation/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:22:31 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/deals-should-you-get-the-apple-ipad-a16-or-the-10th-generation/

Ryan Haines / Android Authority

Both of these offers are available from Amazon. In the case of the A16 iPad, the $328.86 record-low price is only available for the Blue and Silver versions. The Pink and Yellow ones are a hair pricier at $329. The 10th Generation iPad is only $269 if you get the Blue and Silver models. The Pink one is $289, while the Yellow hue is $299.

Apple iPad A16 vs iPad 10th Generation

At first sight, you really won’t be able to tell these tablets apart. They are actually very similar, and they even look and feel the same. Both of these have a $349 retail price, but as you can see, the discounts are very different. Where are the differences, and which one should you get?

Apple iPad A16: If you need more performance and storage

The Apple iPad A16 is the latest in its line-up, which is what makes this deal so special. In fact, we saw its price drop to these levels even before it was officially released! This is a rare occurrence for such new products, as we usually have to wait months to see the first deals, especially on Apple products. It’s also why we think this is a good offer, even if it’s just for a bit over $20.

If you want to get the latest and greatest base iPad, you’ll enjoy a few nice upgrades. For starters, performance will be better, as it comes with an Apple A16 chip instead of the A14 Bionic in the older version. It still won’t get Apple Intelligence, though, which is a bit of a bummer.

If you care for storage space, this is also a nice upgrade, as the most affordable version now gets 128GB, as opposed to the minimum 64GB on the Apple iPad 10th Generation. The newer iPad also comes with an 11-inch display, which is technically larger than the previous model’s 10.9-inch one, but that will really make no difference. I mean, it’s only 0.1 inches in difference!

Besides those few improvements, the Apple iPad A16 is surprisingly similar to the Apple iPad 10th Generation. You literally won’t be able to tell them apart just by looking at them. Even the dimensions and weight are exactly the same at 9.79 x 7.07 x 0.28in and 1.05lbs. This isn’t really a bad thing, though, as the previous iPad was already excellent. The aluminum back looks and feels great, and it has that modern Apple design language with the squared-off edges. Not to mention it comes in some really fun colorways.

While the display is slightly larger, it gets the same 2,360 x 1,640p resolution, which is pretty good, considering most other tablets top off at 1,080p or 1,440p on the high-end. And if you want to get creative, this one also supports the Apple Pencil USB-C and Apple Pencil First Generation.

Other specs and features stay the same. You’ll get 4GB of RAM. And while that may not seem like much, the same RASM amount did great with the previous iPad, so we can only assume it will be as good with this one. It also has a 12MP camera and up to 10 hours of battery life.

Apple iPad A16: The best bang per buck

Apple iPad 10th Gen (64GB, Wi-Fi)

The new iPad for 2022 is a huge shift for the line.

The newest iPad abandons the old design and also abandons the Lightning port. It gets numerous internal upgrades and even some fun colors.

OK, so the three main differences with the Apple iPad A16 are performance, more storage, and, I guess, the slightly larger display size. How much do you care for those? Because if you can let go of those upgrades, you can get an Apple iPad 10th Generation for only $269!

Is getting the new model even worth it? That’s up to you to decide, but I can tell you I personally own the 10th-gen iPad, and it is still a great tablet. I was about to upgrade, but I quickly realized it was not enough of a difference to pay extra.

The Apple A16 will definitely offer better performance, but the A14 Bionic in this iPad still works great. I’ve never seen it slow down, and I commonly edit RAW photos on it, using Lightroom. It can also handle any game I have thrown at it.

Ryan Haines / Android Authority

The storage might be a more important subject to some of you. If you want to have more apps, photos, and files in there, it might justify the upgrade. That said, I happen to rely heavily on the cloud, so I rarely ever need much storage. I’ve never gotten even close to the 64GB available on mine. Additionally, I can definitely live without the extra 0.1-inches of screen real estate.

If you feel like me, the Apple iPad 10th Generation will be just as good as the newer Apple iPad A16. And you could get yourself an Apple Pencil or anything else with thee extra savings.

Take advantage of these deals while you can. The Apple iPad A16 is very new, so this is a bit of a special deal. On the other hand, the Apple iPad 10th Generation is being replaced, so we’re not sure how long these will even be available. Of course, we also have a list of the best Android tablets, if you want to check out some alternatives.

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Best iPad (A16) and iPad (10th gen) deals March 2025 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-ipad-a16-and-ipad-10th-gen-deals-march-2025/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-ipad-a16-and-ipad-10th-gen-deals-march-2025/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:49:22 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/best-ipad-a16-and-ipad-10th-gen-deals-march-2025/

Apple sells four kinds of iPad: the iPad Pro; the iPad Air; the iPad mini; and the standard, cheapest iPad. In this roundup, we’ve got all the best deals on Apple’s cheapest iPad, which is currently the iPad A16 model introduced in March 2025.

The 2025 A16 iPad is the 11th-generation model, replacing the 2022 iPad (10th generation) which ran on an A14 chip. The main selling point of the 2025 iPad is that it has double the storage at the entry level, so it’s a better deal than ever.

The processor has leapt from the A14 to A16, which might sound good, but this is also the main disadvantage of the 2025 iPad. The A16 is not compatible with Apple Intelligence, the new AI features Apple is making quite a fuss about.

It will be a while before you can get money off the A16 iPad, which goes on sale on March 12, but you can save money on an older iPad, which isn’t all that different to the new one. Just beware that the older model had half the storage for the same price, so the deal will have to take that into account to be worth it. For that reason we will be clear about what the newer model would cost when listing the deals on the older model below.

We’ve checked all the best places to pick up the iPad at the best price for you so that you can get a bargain.

If you’d like to see the best prices for the standard iPad’s more expensive siblings, including iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad Pro, click those links for dedicated deals roundups. Also, have a look at our iPad buying buide if you’re not sure which model you want. You may also like to read our best iPad for kids, best iPad for students, and best iPad for seniors guides. You can also check out our roundup of the best Apple deals.

How to buy an iPad A16

If you want to pre-order the iPad from Apple you can do so now. However, if you wait until March 12, when the iPad Air becomes available from other resellers including Amazon, you may find that there are slight discounts. For example, if you are shopping from the U.K. KRCS usually knocks a few pounds off Apple’s price at launch.

Best standard iPad deals right now

The main difference between the 2025 iPad and the 2022 iPad is that you will get more storage for your money with the newer models. The entry-level 2022 iPad had 64GB storage, while the 2025 iPad has double that storage for the same price. So is is crucial to keep that in mind if you are concidering buying a 10th-gen iPad, or you risk spending more on an older iPad.

We will include any good deals on the older iPad models below.

U.S.

These U.S. deals are not recommended, we share them to demontrate what should be avoided.

Amazon, 10th gen iPad (64GB): $319 – The 2025 iPad (128GB) costs $349 so spend $30 more to get the new iPad.
Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (256GB): $429 – The 2025 iPad (256GB) costs $449 so spend $20 more to get the new iPad.

U.K.

Amazon, 10th-gen iPad (2022, 256GB): £379 (£100 off, RRP was £479–Clearance. Note that the 256GB version of the 2025 iPad costs £429 so it may be worth spending extra for the newer model.)
Argos, 9th-gen iPad (2021, 64GB): £289 (£80 off, RRP was £369–Clearance)

Check below to see other deals that are available, including the cellular models.

Best deals for the iPad (2025, A16)

Below you will find the the best prices at various resellers once the iPad goes on sale on March 12.

iPad (A16, 128GB, Wi-Fi): $349/£329

$349

Discontinued iPads

You may find older iPads on sale, just make sure you compare the price to that of the 2025 iPad.

The 10th-gen iPad, with its larger 10.9-inch display, launched in October 2022.

10th-gen iPad (A14, 64GB, Wi-Fi): $349/£329

$269

$269

$295

$296

$349

$349.99

iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Blue – (Wi-Fi)

$265

iPad 10.9 (2022) 64GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi)

$299.99

10th-gen iPad (A14, 256GB, Wi-Fi): $499/£479

$399

$429

$429

$479

$499

$499.99

iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB – Yellow – (Wi-Fi)

$394.57

iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi)

$399

iPad 10.9 (2022) 256GB – Blue – (Wi-Fi)

$429

9th-gen iPad (A13, 64GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP was $329/£369 (now discontinued)

$258

$269.99

$289.99

$298.95

$329.99

iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi)

$179

iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi)

$204.84

9th-gen iPad (A13, 256GB, Wi-Fi): MSRP was $479/£549 (now discontinued)

$299

$399.99

$449

$459.99

$464

$479.99

iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi + 4G)

$178

iPad 10.2 (2021) 64GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi + 4G)

$229

iPad 10.2 (2021) 256GB – Space Gray – (Wi-Fi)

$264

iPad 10.2 (2021) 256GB – Silver – (Wi-Fi)

$272.81

$319.99

Where to buy the iPad

U.S. retailers

U.K. retailers

Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers who stock iPads in the U.K., and also offer other services, try the following:

Where to buy the iPad on contract

If you want to buy the iPad on contract you could try these networks:

U.S. network carriers

U.K. network carriers

Best refurbished iPad deals

The deals you will see above are generally from Apple resellers rather than Apple itself, which very rarely drops the prices. Apple does, however, sell reconditioned iPads in its refurbished store. So you might be able to grab a bargain.

The iPads in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. It’s not like buying secondhand.

The U.S. refurbished store has a selection that includes:

Standard iPad (8th and 9th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation)
12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th and 5th generation)
iPad mini (5th and 6th generation)

Compared to the original price, you can save as much as $320 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

In the U.K. you’ll find a similar selection of iPads available from Apple’s refurbished store. You’ll find the following:

Standard iPad (9th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
11-inch iPad Pro (2nd and 3rd generation)
12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)
iPad mini (5th and 6th generation)

There are savings of £480 on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro, compared to the original price.

Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products, but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years. Most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old.

There is a large refurbished market for the iPad. We’d recommend taking a look at these refurbished resellers for iPad offers:

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