Apple has yet to announce the 2021 iPad Pro update, but things are looking good for the company’s new record. could be published as early as April. With a processor that tends to be compared to the M1 Macs, the iPad Pro is a powerful tool for professionals, but it still lacks more Mac apps and software updates.
As the rumors suggest, the 2021 iPad Pro will have some notable new features: the 12.9-inch model is ready to use mini-LED display technology, and both models will switch the USB-C port to a Thunderbolt one and use the A14X processor. Mar 9to5Mac reported this week, the A14X is likely to be based on Apple’s M1 processor.
If you combine all those features with the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard, Apple’s “What is a computer? ” a hat makes a lot more sense.
But even though the fifth-generation iPad Pro will introduce all of these new features, users have been complaining for a while that Apple doesn’t take advantage of the big screen and massive power processor.
At WWDC19, the company introduced the iPadOS 13, breaking the iPad’s operating system out of iOS for the first time. This included a number of new features:
- Multiple windows opened in shared view
- An external disk drives a support
- New Files app that included a column view
- Browsing the “desktop class”
- New keyboard shortcut
- Mouse and trackpad support (added in iPadOS 13.5)
Last year, iPadOS 14 brought even more features, including a new three-column design for apps. But what consumers really want, Apple has not added.
iPadOS 15: time to unleash the true power of iPad Pro
Let’s start with something basic like the App Library that was introduced on iOS 14. It would look great on the big screen of the iPad Pro, but Apple didn’t include this feature in iPadOS 14 .The same thing happened with customizable widgets on the Home screen. This feature is available on the iPhone, but not on the iPad.
Next up: Adobe and Microsoft are helping Apple push the iPad Pro finish but even with the full Photoshop app available for the iPad, many features are still missing. So if you are a professional who relies on the Photoshop app on your Mac, you may not be able to use all the features you need, even if your iPad is more powerful than your Mac .
Then there’s Apple. None of Apple’s pro applications, such as Final Cut Pro or Logic Pro, are available on the iPad. Xcode is also missing from the table, which means developers can’t take advantage of the size and power of the device for coding work.
It’s time for Apple to push even further and bring users more powerful apps. I’m totally trying to use an iPad as my main computer, but I have to use so many tweaks that it’s easier to go with the Mac. The M1-powered MacBook Air is also the same price as today’s entry-level 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Not to mention, you also need the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil to get the “full” iPad Pro.
Apple could take a closer approach to what Samsung does: introduce more features with the full price of the tablet, or it could offer consumers a discount when purchase the Magic Keyboard and / or Apple Pencil with a new iPad Pro.
wrap up
As the iPad Pro approaches its fifth generation, there is so much work to be done by Apple. And as the rumors suggest, the next wave of Apple Silicon MacBook and iMac updates is going to be redesigned with even powerful processors.
The iPad Pro is in a difficult situation right now. The Apple Silicon Macs revolve in areas such as performance and battery life, while the iPad Air features a similar design but at a lower price. IPadOS 15 needs to introduce new features and apps to take advantage of the upcoming iPad Pro capabilities powered by A14X.
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