iPad as a laptop replacement

[Ludatyk]

Great article. I see @Kal Madda already read it😊

With iPadOS 26, Apple has finally turned the iPad into a computer - 9to5Mac

With the announcement of iPadOS 26, Apple has finally done something it had seemed to be resisting for well over...

9to5mac.com

I'm pleased to see some enthusiasm among the iPad platform.. but the title is purely clickbait. The iPad has always been a computer smh... article reference that "What's a Computer" ad from years ago, misunderstanding the concept behind it.

I think Apple wanted to change the narrative of the iPad, during that time folks seen it as a consumption device and nothing more... but the "What's a Computer" ad portrays the iPad doing more.

 

[Kal Madda]

I'm pleased to see some enthusiasm among the iPad platform.. but the title is purely clickbait. The iPad has always been a computer smh... article reference that "What's a Computer" ad from years ago, misunderstanding the concept behind it.

I think Apple wanted to change the narrative of the iPad, during that time folks seen it as a consumption device and nothing more... but the "What's a Computer" ad portrays the iPad doing more.

Yeah, I totally agree with that. I think some people missed what Apple was trying to communicate with that ad, and the iPad has always been a computer, just a different kind of computer than some were used to. 👍🏻. But it’s nice to see a positive article like that. 👍🏻

 

[bondr006]

Fernand Silva is my favorite Apple Youtuber. He has alway been very positive about the iPad Pro and has used his as a main computing device for years now.

 

[Kal Madda]

Fernand Silva is my favorite Apple Youtuber. He has alway been very positive about the iPad Pro and has used his as a main computing device for years now.

Same, I like that he keeps things pretty balanced, and he’s had many great recommendations over the years. 👍🏻.

 

[Ludatyk]

Fernand Silva is my favorite Apple Youtuber. He has alway been very positive about the iPad Pro and has used his as a main computing device for years now.

Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad... my favorite iPad Youtuber is Chris.

But I haven't seen any coverage on the iPadOS 26 from Chris... for some reason he's not getting the amount of views he's accustomed to. Another up and coming iPad focused channel is from Tech Dad.

 

[bondr006]

Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad...

Me too! Been watching him for years. Was kinda sad when he joined 9to5Mac.

Fernando Silva

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[bondr006]

Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad... my favorite iPad Youtuber is Chris.

But I haven't seen any coverage on the iPadOS 26 from Chris... for some reason he's not getting the amount of views he's accustomed to. Another up and coming iPad focused channel is from Tech Dad.

Yes, Chris is another one I like a lot. Haven't watched him in awhile though. Will check out that iPad OS 26 video from Tech Dad today. Another YouTuber I like. Thanks for sharing.😊

 

[Kal Madda]

Yeah... but I kind of miss when he was doing his own thing. But I do like his positivity around the iPad... my favorite iPad Youtuber is Chris.

But I haven't seen any coverage on the iPadOS 26 from Chris... for some reason he's not getting the amount of views he's accustomed to. Another up and coming iPad focused channel is from Tech Dad.

Just watched that video from Tech Dad, I had never heard of him before, thanks for sharing! 👍🏻

 

[bondr006]

iPad OS 26 follow up from Tech Dad. Good stuff!

 

[Ultracyclist]

iPad OS 26 follow up from Tech Dad. Good stuff!

I think in all honesty, we know more than these YouTubers.
Although I have to admit I like watching these video’s, but 99,9% of the content isn’t new to me, and I can’t imagine its for the most of us here.
I would like to see a video for once that makes me go.

WOOOOOOW! Didn’t know that!

Changes are remote.. ;-)

 

[Ultracyclist]

Guy’s I know I don’t responded much, but I do read (almost) everything.

As we ar on the .4 update on the OS 18 side of things, it means we get you be on the lookout for OS 19!

What would you guys want or need in the 19 update to make the iPad more of an computer than it already is?

The “must” have:
For me it definitely is the possibility to have multiple audio channels. Not so much for listening to more than one source, but more to have an external USB microphone and a bluetooth headphone at the same time.

Nice to have, maybe..:
Cursor selector. Based on pref.
Screen off when docked mode.
Screensaver features.
Full use of (mac) magickeyboard functions (like fingerprint ID) and the use of macro’s.

So… from your list from way back, what did you get?

I got 2 of things on my wanted list.
The split audio channels.
And in a part a better pointer.

 

[Kal Madda]

So… from your list from way back, what did you get?

I got 2 of things on my wanted list.
The split audio channels.
And in a part a better pointer.

I have posted wishlists the past few years in the speculation threads, and for me, this year didn’t disappoint. Here are the things that were ticked off for my wishlist already in the first beta, with potential for more of minor wishlist items to be included in later updates:

- Menu Bar that’s accessible without a keyboard (even implemented exactly the way I was hoping for, with it surfacing in between the existing Status Bar elements at the top of the display with a downward swipe!)
- Save shortcuts to folders and files to the Home Screen (while the pinning folders to the dock is different, I think it’s actually a better implementation since you can quickly access all the files in the folder, and my Siri Shortcuts still work for pinning folders or files to the Home Screen if I want to). 👍🏻
- More Apple apps from other Apple platforms not currently present on iPad (we got Journal, Preview, and even the Phone app, which I didn’t expect. 👍🏻)
- Button for ejecting external drives (there is an option for this in Menu Bar in Files app, so should be coming).
- Stage Manager improvements including the Window Tiling options introduced in macOS Sequoia.
- Set default option for specific file types in Files.

 

[Digitalguy]

- Button for ejecting external drives (there is an option for this in Menu Bar in Files app, so should be coming).
- Stage Manager improvements including the Window Tiling options introduced in macOS Sequoia.
- Set default option for specific file types in Files.

I don't see the button for ejecting drives or any options to set default apps for file types... can you maybe post a screenshot?

 

[bondr006]

I don't see the button for ejecting drives or any options to set default apps for file types... can you maybe post a screenshot?

It's in the new menu bar but is greyed out. Don't know if it's a bug or to get activated in the future.

 

[Digitalguy]

It's in the new menu bar but is greyed out. Don't know if it's a bug or to get activated in the future.

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great, thanks, in the meantime I have seen Lawley's video and now I know hot to set default apps

 

[Kal Madda]

great, thanks, in the meantime I have seen Lawley's video and now I know hot to set default apps

Sorry I saw this late. Looks like you already found both before I could share some screenshots. 👍🏻.