Is there a way to do this and not have the files be outrageously large? Every time I do this my files end up being multiple megabytes. If I use JotNot they're like 1/20th the size.
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iPad Pro What features would you like to see in the next iPadOS (realistically)?
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I think at the very least it would just extend the iPad screen and stretch to fit the screen ratio and resolution like the Macs do today. I would love for it to support the 2018/2020 iPPs and not be a 2021+ feature.
I think we need a Finder, the ability to download apps off the web (that are Apple notarized, like macOS), and pro apps. Besides that, iPadOS is pretty good! At least it’s better than chromeOS in my opinion. Add these in and people are going to start ditching their PCs.
Proper external display support is all I hope for. I think it could make my 12.9 into the 'do everything' machine.
More freedom with keyboards.
Better external display support (at least external display exclusivity).
For me to consider the iPad as a real laptop replacement, I'd have to be able to run Mac apps on it and have a proper file system, so zero chance that will happen.
Better external display support (at least external display exclusivity).
For me to consider the iPad as a real laptop replacement, I'd have to be able to run Mac apps on it and have a proper file system, so zero chance that will happen.
I would like to see more windows for more multitasking and more pro apps as that’s what people want to see
The biggest problem is the need to support the slower iPads with this mythical "MacOS on iPads" , the majority of the iPads sold today and that are in current customer hands will have a hard time running this "MacOS on iPads" OS , and this Apple will not allow (nor they should) ,so I wonder how will they have new Apps that push the new IPP but also block them from running on the lower end iPads.
they can limit them, like they did in the past with side view, split screen etc based on the Ram.
that macOS on ipads should and will work with these new ones, 8gb ram and 16gb ram..or maybe, but just maybe those with 6gb ram
Hence this conversation is about your realistic expectations for the next release and not the stuff you know won’t change.
Thats a great idea, and it would also solve my complaint of not having a full desktop browser. If Safari doesn't give me what I need, Firefox or Chrome likely would! I wonder if there's any chance of this happening.
You know it seems the set of stuff we all want is largely similar. You'd think Apple would listen, or over time, the iPad Pro sales will decline. At this price point, and the current functionality, the iPad Pro really is a luxury purchase for most (because they'll need another Mac). When I sold my 2020 12.9" I was surprised at how long it took. There weren't that many interested buyers. In the end, a guy bought it for his kid. Normally iPhones and Macbooks sell the same day for me.
#1 would make so much sense. I'm sure a system could be worked out to adapt apps to different displays and click/touch points. #2, 3 and 4 people have been clamouring for since forever, they really should add it. We still need to connect the iPad to a "real" computer for this? #5 and 6 would, as you said, probably require a rewrite and a rethink of what the iPad actually is. #7 they could add easily. #8 requires a strategy, but it needs to come, otherwise why even have such a powerful port? Realistically we might see something towards #2, #5, #8 but probably not to the extent that you want.
I would like to see file name extensions by default. Something equivalent to the Finder where it's easy to see a listing of file names, types, size, creation date without having to tap back and forth on each file to compare them and try to recall which was which.
You’re not the only one posting this, so please don’t take it as a dig at you. But it feels to me like this equates to “to replace my laptop, it needs to be a laptop.” But with some changes to workflows the iPad can really do just about everything. The workflows are different — and sometimes a genuine pain — but workarounds typically exist.
i agree. However, only the Air and the Pro can serve as one.
I’d like real external monitor support. We saw this in last week’s keynote with the Pro Display and the M1 iPad Pro, I think, but it’d be nice if other iPads had this functionality using other displays.
I’d also like the missing iOS stock apps to get iPadOS (and macOS) versions. Specifically Health, Fitness, Weather, Wallet, Phone, and Translate. I’d actually use them all, a lot.
I’d also like the missing iOS stock apps to get iPadOS (and macOS) versions. Specifically Health, Fitness, Weather, Wallet, Phone, and Translate. I’d actually use them all, a lot.
Health should always have been there, for sure, and the others too. Phone... thats probably a near 0% chance of getting imo.
I want the iPad to remain its own thing and not to emulate MacOS, but to bring across the missing functionally for most usual tasks, so a Mac is not also required to fill in the missing functionality. Such things as format external storage, compress Pages documents and upload music to iTunes as examples. Then I can go 100% iPad Pro instead of 95% as now.
proper external monitor support so when I need a big screen I don't need another device.
improved multi-tasking. it's pretty clunky right now to to go multi-window (side by side) and it should better play stuff in the background.
FCP on iPad Pro would be great if it means I don't have to rebuy it.
improved multi-tasking. it's pretty clunky right now to to go multi-window (side by side) and it should better play stuff in the background.
FCP on iPad Pro would be great if it means I don't have to rebuy it.
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My thing with the phone app is that, it’s nice having continuity phone calls come through, but I think it’s clunky having that baked into the FaceTime app. Most of my family doesnt even know that it’s there. I’d like something with a dialer, a separate missed call list that doesn’t include FaceTime calls, and access to voicemails via iCloud. I mean, phone calls have already been a part of the iPad for a long time now - these things would just round it out. But I’d picture this as being something for iPhone users, not like a standalone phone service for the iPad. Just a nicer, more functional version of what we have now.