Out of the box, the iPad will play many types of video, but far from all — and sometimes far from conveniently. Here's what free and paid options can make it better. It is not true that the iPad is ...

Streaming apps and services like Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV let you watch free TV programs and films—but you'll have to see ads.

VLC Player has been my go-to video app for years, dating back to the good ol’ Windows XP days. That loyalty progressed to Android, and I still use it across desktop and mobile for my video content ...