r/iPadPro

This isnt meant to be a hate post, but it’s tiring to see how many people keep trying to push for the iPad to be more like a MacBook, or have a MacOS running on it. I think the old iPadOS was genuinely great, but the newer updates, especially the new windowing system just worsens the entire experience.

1. The Multiple Windows made it so hard for touch multitasking:

It takes multiple swipes and gestures to set up old split screen, change apps, and get slide over back.

The window tiling system is nice, here is no easy way to quickly change split screen like before. Before you could do a drag-drop to change which app was on the side very fluidly. Same with how fast and easy the slide over was, where you could swip on the bottom and rotate between quick apps you needed. With iPadOS26 it was super finicky, to drag and move windows when trying to set up multitasking flow. There is so much added layered of friction, especially when needing to quickly change which apps are open, and how the workflow looks.

2. A lot of people who benefit from the iPad tend to be students, creatives, and people who do some form of reading and writing.
   The way I look at, if you need an iPad you should ask yourself:
   - Do I tend to read books, articles, and pdf? And do I tend to hand write notes or mark up/annotate documents?
   - Do I tend to draw and sketch?
   - Do I have a notebook or journal where I take notes for lectures, meetings, or daily journaling?
   - Do I take handwritten notes about my ideas, project planning, or timelines

If yes, then you should get an iPad.
If not, just get a MacBook. The only other edge case is, if you like having a portable media consumption device that you can hold with your hand but want it to be bigger than an iPhone.

Other than that, there is really no other case for getting one, and trying to make it a MacBook just ruins the intuitive interface that people who use touch and handwriting devices like/need, and its tiring to see people who dont know why they got an iPad or didnt really get a benefit from it in the first place, try to change it into something else entirely.

Upgrading from my M2 setup on the left, which I am selling currently. Running out of storage on the 128GB and felt I needed the extra RAM and performance for video editing. Hoped that the used market did not adjust to the recent price hikes yet and I was right!

I happen to purchase the shift case from Amazon prime day sale and to my surprise, got to know that they got rid of the elevated angles. It’s not worth the price anymore and still is extremely heavily. They kept the old images of the case on the Amazon website and I fell for it. Heads up and avoid this case at all cost. :(

Just got this iPad pro M5 for two weeks, and i use it heavily since that. I just notice the glass of that circle i mark with red has been scratched, while the camera and Lidar are still pristine. Already cleaned it and wiped it with microfiber cloth and the scratches are still there. What is that sensor in the circle? And is it okay if it was scratched?

Hi everybody, I just upgraded to an iPad pro m5 11" and I'm looking for a new case and accesories to complete my setup. Here is my common usage:

- Note-taking & reading
- Document typing
- Video and photo editing
- work/study in cafes and on the go
- Movies/YT watching
- sometimes I also use my iPad on the bed.

I used to purchase ESR Magnetic Rebound 360 for my former iPad. It was a great keyboard for almost 2 years, but it's bulky and the leather surface did not hold up well. I'm now considering 1 of these options:

• Keyboard case: ESR Detachable Shift or Wiwu 3-in-1 Magnetic Detachable 3 in 1 Case
  OR
• Standalone BT Keyboard: Logitech Keys-to-go 2 or Nillkin Cube Pocket foldable keyboard

That's my research for now, every advice is welcome. I hope this post would be an useful reference for future iPP user. Thanks for reading!

All the rumors keep pointing at the next MacBook Pro/Ultra getting a touchscreen. But what if Apple's move is finally bringing macOS on the iPad Pro form factor?

Apple already solved the "reach" problem, that's what the Magic Keyboard's floating hinge is for. The (smaller) screens are already there: Tandem OLED, ProMotion, touch, Pencil-ready, an aluminium keyboard deck.
Just add a vapor chamber for sustained performance, move the batteries into the keyboard base for extra capacity, and you've got a real Pro Mac in an iPad body.

No weird notebook-with-a-touchscreen compromise needed.
There will be compromises, which?

With John Ternus taking over as CEO this September, and having introduced new products this feels less crazy than it used to.

First post here, be gentle 🙂, yah nee, what is missing?

Ipad pro 13 inch m5

moft dynamic folio or esr shift and screen protector?

Just bought iPad pro 11 inch for 90k in India… is it worth it now??

Guys should I be worried that my iPads pro m5 battery maximum capacity dropped to 99% after 62 cycles?

Hey y’all

I was wondering if you could help me locate a suitable screen protector for my iPad Pro 13”. I purchased the ESR Amorite 7x, but screen reflections are distracting, the surface feels excessively slippery, and my folio case shifts around instead of attaching securely through magnetism.

I’m seeking a low-profile screen protector or film—glossy or matte works for me. I primarily use my iPad for taking careful notes during my courses, with little other use. Although magnetic screen protectors are available, I tried an ESR Matte magnetic version on my earlier iPad and found it unsatisfactory.

EDIT: I’m not interested in spending too much money I personally don’t find the value in sending $50-60 for a screen protector

While Using Notability it gives only 4hr 37m battery backup for 30% of battery usage on my Ipad pro m5 and overall 31% for 5hr 20 m

Please tell me Sot of your device??

Hi, I just bought the iPad and I don’t know if it’s normal. I find it a little bit excessive for only 84 cycles. Could it be because it was first used on may 2024?

Well this happened—from only about 3ft up too, SIGH.

It still works but it no longer snaps together. I’ve always wondered if I could carefully pry it open and MOD it by painting the parts/pieces a different color but when I tried it never felt like it was able to carefully come apart….. now I know, it’s not.

II wonder if this is a sign for me to get the Tourbox Elite Pro? 🤔 LOL