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iPad and Mac don't compete against each other, so buy both says Apple exec
Buy both or buy neither.
I have a Robo & Kala 2-in-1 with the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 on Windows on Arm. The M4 iPad Pros are 2-3x faster for raw performance, but my comparably cheap tablet is far more flexible for casual computing and my use cases as a professional software developer.
I understand iPads are great for many users, but for me Apple's insistence on imposing artificial software restrictions makes it easy to ignore Apple most of the time ... only occasionally hearing about the hardware advancements and thinking "imagine if we could actually make use of that".
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iPad and Mac don't compete against each other, so buy both says Apple exec
I'm here because I'm a tech nerd. The M4 iPad Pro Geekbench scores caught my attention, so I did a Google search and got caught up in the "but iPadOS" feedback that has swept over the internet. Is that ok with you?
To each their own. If an iPad Pro does everything someone wants/needs, I'm happy for them. I was simply pointing out that there are "golf cart computers" available which are more affordable and more functional for many use cases, so consumers aren't forced to accept Apple's artificial software restrictions intended to force us to buy separate devices. -
Microsoft's Phone Link for iOS has arrived, bringing a crippled iMessage to Windows 11
I believe that Microsoft's Phone Link for iPhone is limited due to Apple's API restrictions. It seems that Apple has no intention of supporting such a feature fully, as they want users to buy a Mac instead. However, this may not be a viable option for many, including myself, as I require native x86 Windows for my professional programming work. Unfortunately, the software I use is integral to at least 50% of residential mortgage lending in the US, and its creators are as stubborn as Apple in their domain. They will not develop an ARM-native version to cater to the small percentage of users who want to run it on a Mac. Their solution is to suggest purchasing a PC instead.So, these are the options that I have:1. Buy both a PC and a Mac, use iMessage on the Mac with an iPhone, and get my work done on the PC. However, this would result in unnecessary expenses and clutter on my desk.2. Purchase only a Mac, use iMessage from the Mac with an iPhone, but sacrifice my work productivity, and this could impact my income in the long run.3. Buy only a PC, use Phone Link on the PC with an Android phone, and get my work done on the PC.Given these options, I believe that the third option is the obvious choice. The Phone Link feature from my PC to my Android phone generally works well
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Microsoft's Phone Link for iOS has arrived, bringing a crippled iMessage to Windows 11
Good point. That would work for many users, but the software I use for work depends on an x86 printer driver. Windows for ARM has x86 to ARM translation, but it runs in userland and does not extend to drivers. So, clearly, Apple Silicon is 100% not an option for me. I did use an Intel iMac Pro with Parallels to run x86 Windows for many years, and that was fine, but given the transition to Apple Silicon now it would mean paying a premium for outdated hardware/reduced performance.davidw said:shalte81@outlook.com said:I believe that Microsoft's Phone Link for iPhone is limited due to Apple's API restrictions. It seems that Apple has no intention of supporting such a feature fully, as they want users to buy a Mac instead. However, this may not be a viable option for many, including myself, as I require native x86 Windows for my professional programming work. Unfortunately, the software I use is integral to at least 50% of residential mortgage lending in the US, and its creators are as stubborn as Apple in their domain. They will not develop an ARM-native version to cater to the small percentage of users who want to run it on a Mac. Their solution is to suggest purchasing a PC instead.So, these are the options that I have:1. Buy both a PC and a Mac, use iMessage on the Mac with an iPhone, and get my work done on the PC. However, this would result in unnecessary expenses and clutter on my desk.2. Purchase only a Mac, use iMessage from the Mac with an iPhone, but sacrifice my work productivity, and this could impact my income in the long run.3. Buy only a PC, use Phone Link on the PC with an Android phone, and get my work done on the PC.Given these options, I believe that the third option is the obvious choice. The Phone Link feature from my PC to my Android phone generally works wellYou're forgetting a very common 4th option that's been around since Apple moved to Intel Macs and most likely the best solution for computer users in your situation. That is to run Windows on Mac. For sure its doable on any Intel Mac and some say the Windows runs better on a Mac than a PC. However, not sure if you need the latest Mac with M1 or M2 and need run the non ARM version of Windows 11. Then this might not be an option. And it will involve purchasing extra software to do it. But it seems the cost is easily made up by not having to support a PC and Mac.
Anyway, it isn't really a problem for me as I'm just as comfortable using Windows and Android as macOS and iOS, but I think it's an interesting point. Essentially, I have been forced to use Android and Windows. The software I need for work means I can't use a modern Mac as my only computer, and (given how much I'm at my desk as a programmer, so being able to text and call from the computer is pretty important) Apple's unwillingness to properly integrate iPhones with Windows means I can't use an iPhone.
