And it likely never will.
is by far the most advanced dedicated tablet on the market, at least hardware-wise. With the introduction of the M1 chip to the iPad lineup, Apple has managed to consolidate its position as an undisputed leader in the market.has come a long way, especially with the adoption of Stage Manager, but it still pales in comparison to something like MacOS.
The sad truth is that this seems to be a conscious decision on Apple’s part. The iPad is more than capable of running a desktop-class OS, at least in terms of raw power. For reference, both the new iPad Air and the iPad Pro share a processor with Apple’s 2020 MacBook Air.was posted on YouTube showcasing the 12.9” iPad Pro running a full-on visualization of Windows 10. The benchmarks are somewhat lackluster , but still indicate a sufficient amount of processing power.
Naturally, the only logical question is why? Why is Apple sabotaging its own product? The likeliest answer is very simple - pricing.starts at just $599. That is less than half of what you would pay for an M2 MacBook Air. Even with a Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, the grand total will still be less. In essence, if the iPad were a capable laptop-replacement that would jeopardize the MacBook’s position.
Hence, Apple is continuing to market iPads as tertiary devices, something you use alongside your smartphone and laptop. This is what makes the iPad’s appeal relatively limited and why it finds a place mostly in education. This is also the main reason why tablets as a whole seem to be a dying breed.Get the most important news, reviews and deals in mobile tech delivered straight to your inbox
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