According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a display unit. A display portion is provided in the display unit. Antennas are provided in the display unit. The antennas include a first antenna which serves as a transmitting antenna and a second antenna which serves as a receiving antenna. An antenna switching unit makes, when the display unit is used in a state where the first antenna is located in a side of the display unit which side is closest to a user, the first antenna serve as the receiving antenna, and the second antenna serve as the transmitting antenna.