I think iPad OS needs A better multi-window management system. While the current slide-in, pop-over options are an improvement over what we had, it’s only slightly better than the old modal method. Also the core Mail and Contacts apps are dumbed down from their desktop equivalents. There’s tasks I do o a somewhat regular basis in those apps that requires me to go to one of my Mac OS machines. I wish there was a paste as text feature, and finally I’m ready for a clipboard manager. For as much as Apple brags about security I think it’s a shame we’re forced to rely on third party options for this feature.
When is an iPad not an iPad? When it's a Mac...
...and yes, I'm a cynic . I mean really, if this trend continues, what the heck would be the difference between a 12" iPad Pro and a 12" MacPro Air, other the the operating system?
That's a good question.
But then, who needs a 12" MacBook? Anybody buying a 12" MacBook likely only wants and needs a basic computer -- which an iPad could most likely do as well or better for them.
I think iPad OS needs A better multi-window management system. While the current slide-in, pop-over options are an improvement over what we had, it’s only slightly better than the old modal method. Also the core Mail and Contacts apps are dumbed down from their desktop equivalents. There’s tasks I do o a somewhat regular basis in those apps that requires me to go to one of my Mac OS machines. I wish there was a paste as text feature, and finally I’m ready for a clipboard manager. For as much as Apple brags about security I think it’s a shame we’re forced to rely on third party options for this feature.
When is an iPad not an iPad? When it's a Mac...
...and yes, I'm a cynic . I mean really, if this trend continues, what the heck would be the difference between a 12" iPad Pro and a 12" MacPro Air, other the the operating system?
I think iPad OS needs A better multi-window management system. While the current slide-in, pop-over options are an improvement over what we had, it’s only slightly better than the old modal method. Also the core Mail and Contacts apps are dumbed down from their desktop equivalents. There’s tasks I do o a somewhat regular basis in those apps that requires me to go to one of my Mac OS machines. I wish there was a paste as text feature, and finally I’m ready for a clipboard manager. For as much as Apple brags about security I think it’s a shame we’re forced to rely on third party options for this feature.
When is an iPad not an iPad? When it's a Mac...
...and yes, I'm a cynic . I mean really, if this trend continues, what the heck would be the difference between a 12" iPad Pro and a 12" MacPro Air, other the the operating system?
You mean other than the thing that literally defines what each product does & how it does it? If you can’t see the difference, stick to Windows.
iPad may be redesigned with a totally new form factor. iPad with a keyboard
Yes, and ooohh, maybe a port. And oooh, maybe a filebrowser that saves in places where you want things to be saved. And oooh, multiple monitor support. And oohh, drivers for peripherals. And oooh, mices, trackpads, bluetooth accessories. And oooohhh, better apps support and more libraries, drivers and extentions. And oooohh, all of a sudden iOS is the same Christmas tree as MacOS - for things it was never intended for.
I think iPad OS needs A better multi-window management system. While the current slide-in, pop-over options are an improvement over what we had, it’s only slightly better than the old modal method. Also the core Mail and Contacts apps are dumbed down from their desktop equivalents. There’s tasks I do o a somewhat regular basis in those apps that requires me to go to one of my Mac OS machines. I wish there was a paste as text feature, and finally I’m ready for a clipboard manager. For as much as Apple brags about security I think it’s a shame we’re forced to rely on third party options for this feature.
When is an iPad not an iPad? When it's a Mac...
...and yes, I'm a cynic . I mean really, if this trend continues, what the heck would be the difference between a 12" iPad Pro and a 12" MacPro Air, other the the operating system?
Pro features will continue to get passed down the line as time passes. Why is anyone surprised?
In my opinion, the iPad is a Surface Pro knockoff, considering Apple copied important features like the Surface Pen, keyboard with trackpad, side by side apps and Windows Hello.
The iPad is the best tablet on the market. But the Surface Pro is a better device when it's use as a desktop replacement. More desktop applications, better multitasking, usable USB ports and docking options that allows dual monitors are some examples.
I think iPad OS needs A better multi-window management system. While the current slide-in, pop-over options are an improvement over what we had, it’s only slightly better than the old modal method. Also the core Mail and Contacts apps are dumbed down from their desktop equivalents. There’s tasks I do o a somewhat regular basis in those apps that requires me to go to one of my Mac OS machines. I wish there was a paste as text feature, and finally I’m ready for a clipboard manager. For as much as Apple brags about security I think it’s a shame we’re forced to rely on third party options for this feature.
When is an iPad not an iPad? When it's a Mac...
...and yes, I'm a cynic . I mean really, if this trend continues, what the heck would be the difference between a 12" iPad Pro and a 12" MacPro Air, other the the operating system?
Pro features will continue to get passed down the line as time passes. Why is anyone surprised?
In my opinion, the iPad is a Surface Pro knockoff, considering Apple copied important features like the Surface Pen, keyboard with trackpad, side by side apps and Windows Hello.
The iPad is the best tablet on the market. But the Surface Pro is a better device when it's use as a desktop replacement. More desktop applications, better multitasking, usable USB ports and docking options that allows dual monitors are some examples.
You do realize Surface is just a PC in an iPad form factor. Apple does not need to copy Microsoft, they do their own research and come up with their own conclusions.
The iPad has obviously outgrown its "content consumer" classification and it's being used by pro artists who require a precision input device, and by editors who prefer a keyboard. If you have a keyboard it's better not to keep reaching out to the screen but instead to have a little trackpad.
The Surface is a PC so it needs a trackpad and keyboard. MS did not go out to innovate, they went out to copy an insanely successful product and failed miserably. But now that they turned it into a PC, all it's doing is cannibalizing their customers (DELL HP etc) not creating a new market.
If Covid-19 is a long term thing, I hope Apple will actually bring back Touch ID as a secondary way to unlock the device, as paying and unlocking with Face ID is tricky wearing a mask. I also don’t want the latter security to be turned down so it’s a weaker security level to accommodate the lack of mouth/nose data as part of the recognition phase.
Perhaps, yet I don’t find it tricky at all. The moment my iPhone detects my covered face it requests my passcode to authorize ApplePay, or unlock. A matter of seconds and it’s completed. That was implemented a few updates back and works very reliably.
If you consider 6 (or even 4) digits passcode "secure", you are right. But if you activate long passcodes (alphanumeric), then this isn't really as fast as you say. 4 digits passcodes can be hacked in seconds. 6 digits passcodes can be hacked in minutes.
No, they cannot be hacked in seconds or minutes. Ridiculous.
I think iPad OS needs A better multi-window management system. While the current slide-in, pop-over options are an improvement over what we had, it’s only slightly better than the old modal method. Also the core Mail and Contacts apps are dumbed down from their desktop equivalents. There’s tasks I do o a somewhat regular basis in those apps that requires me to go to one of my Mac OS machines. I wish there was a paste as text feature, and finally I’m ready for a clipboard manager. For as much as Apple brags about security I think it’s a shame we’re forced to rely on third party options for this feature.
When is an iPad not an iPad? When it's a Mac...
...and yes, I'm a cynic . I mean really, if this trend continues, what the heck would be the difference between a 12" iPad Pro and a 12" MacPro Air, other the the operating system?
Pro features will continue to get passed down the line as time passes. Why is anyone surprised?
In my opinion, the iPad is a Surface Pro knockoff, considering Apple copied important features like the Surface Pen, keyboard with trackpad, side by side apps and Windows Hello.
The iPad is the best tablet on the market. But the Surface Pro is a better device when it's use as a desktop replacement. More desktop applications, better multitasking, usable USB ports and docking options that allows dual monitors are some examples.
You do realize Surface is just a PC in an iPad form factor. Apple does not need to copy Microsoft, they do their own research and come up with their own conclusions.
Yes, Apple did their own research and looks like the results were the same as MS, a touch screen device is better with modern stylus, keyboard with trackpad, side by side apps and face recognition authentication. The only difference is that MS knew that since 2015, when the Surface Pro 4 was released, and Apple have been copying MS during all these years.
The iPad has obviously outgrown its "content consumer" classification and it's being used by pro artists who require a precision input device, and by editors who prefer a keyboard. If you have a keyboard it's better not to keep reaching out to the screen but instead to have a little trackpad.
MS have been saying that since the first Surface device was released.
The Surface is a PC so it needs a trackpad and keyboard. MS did not go out to innovate, they went out to copy an insanely successful product and failed miserably. But now that they turned it into a PC, all it's doing is cannibalizing their customers (DELL HP etc) not creating a new market.
If you are talking about the Surface RT, yes it failed. But the Surface Pro has been a success. And the need for a keyboard is not based in the type of device, but the type of work you do. I have no issues browsing and using social apps in my SP4 without keyboard, same as I do with my iPad. But when I work in a complex document or spreadsheet, the keyboard w trackpad gives you the best experience, doesn't matter if it's in a Surface or an iPad.
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Samsung with their funny "innovations".
A Microsoft surface is a knockoff iPad.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jay-cutler-calls-microsoft-surface-tablets-knockoff-ipads/
https://www.cultofmac.com/388625/the-nfl-cant-stop-calling-microsoft-surface-an-ipad/
Pro features will continue to get passed down the line as time passes. Why is anyone surprised?
If you can’t see the difference, stick to Windows.
And oooh, multiple monitor support. And oohh, drivers for peripherals. And oooh, mices, trackpads, bluetooth accessories.
And oooohhh, better apps support and more libraries, drivers and extentions. And oooohh, all of a sudden iOS is the same Christmas tree as MacOS - for things it was never intended for.
The iPad is the best tablet on the market. But the Surface Pro is a better device when it's use as a desktop replacement. More desktop applications, better multitasking, usable USB ports and docking options that allows dual monitors are some examples.
The iPad has obviously outgrown its "content consumer" classification and it's being used by pro artists who require a precision input device, and by editors who prefer a keyboard. If you have a keyboard it's better not to keep reaching out to the screen but instead to have a little trackpad.
The Surface is a PC so it needs a trackpad and keyboard. MS did not go out to innovate, they went out to copy an insanely successful product and failed miserably. But now that they turned it into a PC, all it's doing is cannibalizing their customers (DELL HP etc) not creating a new market.
MS have been saying that since the first Surface device was released.
If you are talking about the Surface RT, yes it failed. But the Surface Pro has been a success. And the need for a keyboard is not based in the type of device, but the type of work you do. I have no issues browsing and using social apps in my SP4 without keyboard, same as I do with my iPad. But when I work in a complex document or spreadsheet, the keyboard w trackpad gives you the best experience, doesn't matter if it's in a Surface or an iPad.