Benjamin Levicek After the release of the iPad Pro, there was more speculation than ever about whether iPadOS and macOS would be merged, or whether Apple would resort to this move. Ideas to merge macOS and iPadOS are at least logical, if only because now there are practically no hardware differences between the components of Macs and the latest iPad. Of course, even before the start of pre-orders for the new machines, the representatives of the Californian giant were flooded with questions on this topic, but Apple once again assured journalists that it will not merge the systems in any case. But now the question arises, why is there a processor from a computer in the latest iPad, when iPadOS cannot take advantage of its performance?
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Do we even want macOS on the iPad?
Apple is always quite clear on the issue of merging tablet and desktop systems. Both of these devices are intended for a different target group of users, according to the company, by merging these products, they would create one device that would not be perfect in anything. However, since users can choose whether to use a Mac, an iPad, or a combination of both devices to work, they have two great machines to choose from. I personally agree with this opinion. I can understand those who would like to see macOS on their iPad, but why would they get a tablet as their main work tool if they can turn it into a computer? I agree that you simply cannot do a certain type of work on an iPad or any other tablet, at the same time the closedness of the system and the philosophy is quite different from that of a computer. It is the concentration on only one thing, minimalism, as well as the ability to pick up a thin plate or connect accessories to it, that makes the iPad a work tool for most ordinary, but also a considerable number of professional users.
But what does the M1 processor do in the iPad?
At the very first moment when we learned about the iPad Pro with the M1 processor, it flashed through my mind, what, apart from professional use, do we have such a powerful tablet with several times higher operating memory than in previous generations? After all, even MacBooks equipped with this chip could compete with many times more expensive machines, so how does Apple want to use this performance when Apple's mobile systems are built on minimalistic programs and maximum performance savings? I was kind of hoping that macOS and iPadOS wouldn't be merged, and after being reassured by the top representatives of the Californian giant, I was calm in this regard, but I still didn't quite know what Apple intended with the M1 processor.
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If not macOS, then what about apps?
Owners of computers equipped with processors from the Apple Silicon workshop can currently install and run applications intended for the iPad, which the developers have made available for it. But what if it were the other way around? It would really make sense to me that at the WWDC21 developer conference, Apple would make available to developers the ability to unlock macOS programs for iPads as well. Sure, they wouldn't be touch-friendly, but iPads have supported external keyboards for a long time, and mice and trackpads for about a year. At that moment, you would still have the minimalist device, perfect for watching series, writing e-mails, office work and creative work, but after connecting peripherals and running one specific program from macOS, it would not be such a problem to manage some programming.
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I agree that as a full-fledged tool for developers, but also in other fields, iPadOS has a long way to go - for example, quality work with an iPad and an external monitor is still a utopia. I'm not a fan of the idea that it makes sense to turn an iPad into a second Mac. If it still ran the same minimalist system, on which it would be possible to run macOS applications if necessary, Apple would be able to satisfy practically all ordinary and professional consumers with two working devices. Would you like macOS on your iPad, are you inclined to implement applications from a Mac, or do you have a completely different perspective on the subject? Have your say in the comments.
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It would not be easy to combine both systems into one, because of the different controls, but if the iPad had the possibility to run macOS after connecting the keyboard, mouse and power, I would give anything for such a possibility. It wouldn't be a compromise in any way and apple would attract a lot of new people to macOS who otherwise wouldn't have bought macOS.
I think that this will significantly reduce the price of tech chips and the return on investment in their development. Besides, it's a bummer, because they can simply put a chip made like this into the tablet, because they have it (and because it saves on some other iPad Pro chips). And the fact that macOS applications could be run on a tablet in the future also seems quite reasonable to me.
I've been waiting for a merger for a long time. when using the M1 processor on notebooks and tablets it makes sense, what discourages me from buying a tablet is really trimmed down versions of the application. if I had full-fledged applications from a laptop on my tablet, I wouldn't hesitate for a minute to buy a tablet, then we could talk about a full-fledged laptop replacement. I think a lot of people feel the same way. maybe apple could finally release some kind of hybrid, that's a clear future in my opinion. just macbook air with touch oled panel.
I would really welcome it and finally I could only take an iPad Pro on trips to clients and not have to drag a Macbook Pro. The only thing I would really appreciate on the iPad would be all programs from Office 365, including full-fledged Outlook, because the versions for iPad OS and iOS are really cut down.