If we don't get Final Cut for the M1 iPad Pro at WWDC, I am closing the book on this experiment. I do not need an M1 to read comic books and magazines or run lowend apps that are fine on the iPhone. The $300 iPad will suffice. The iPad "Pro" will have been a failed opportunity with no pro apps. I would never recommend an iPad Pro over the M1 Macbook Air. Apple has even lost Vitticci at this point, which is amazing.
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iPad Pro If we don't get Final Cut for the M1 iPad Pro at WWDC, I am closing the book on this experiment.
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The ipad is “pro” only in relative terms… the ipad pro is still an ipad.
Final Cut would make sense. It'd be a nice app to have there, more so given the support of the pencil.
it still has the same m1 chip in the laptops though, so the raw power is there, its on apple for failure to tap into it.
True, then again, the iPad was never meant for laptop replacement, but as an aide.
But thats why they have the App Store. The ipad has existed for a decade, why have so few truly pro apps come into existence?
I see a kid using and iPad as more of an enhanced pen & paper notebook. Rather than a laptop. Also, notice the ad never calls the iPad a computer or laptop. That's cause it's not meant for that.
I agree with you OP, with the chips that the iPads are getting and the rise in popularity in videos in social media I think it would be extremely wise to have a version of Final Cut for the iPad. If this were to happen it would most certainly be a reduced capability one, because well we know Apple wants the iPad to pair with the Mac
i believe you have to look at just how many ppl actually have a m1 ipad, the price for entry is quite high. vs a m1 mac which can do so much more for essentially the same price. developers obviously realized developing professional apps for the ipados is probably just not worth it.
Close it now cause it ain’t happening
Major changes to the IOS file system before FCP comes to the iPad.
will most likely happen. Because sales have really slumped if they wanna save the iPad.
will most likely happen. Because sales have really slumped if they wanna save the iPad.
I think if there aren't major changes to iPadOS or professional apps brought to iPadOS, we will see a steady decrease in iPad Pro sales, especially since the iPad Air is on par performance wise and the M1 is way over powered for the time being. All iPad Pro peripherals also work with the iPad Air now too. This line that Apple wants people to spend $1000-$2400 on a tablet that acts as just a peripheral device is ludicrous. I expect a major loss of iPad Pro sales going forward without major changes to the OS.
pretty much this, i got a 12.9 + keyboard cause i thought it would be a macbook replacement, but til this day, still nothing on the horizon, now i barely touch the ipad pro and its just sitting next to my printer as a glorified clock.
That's only because of the software. And that's the frustrating part. Apple is about to lose expensive iPad Pro sales, which surely have a high profit margin, especially the Pro models.
Yep. I still love and use my M1 12.9, and it's a great device, but I am now using my M1 MacBook Air all day, every day. The battery performance, portability, and full functionality trump the cool factor of the iPad Pro.
I wouldn’t hold my breath for Final Cut news on a WWDC.
Time to close your book because it isn't going to happen.
I’ve said it a few times since we saw what happened with the 2021 IPad Pro. Apple has painted the iPad Pro into a corner where it will die. It offers very little utility for its price except for very niche workflows. It is also so overpowered for users who do buy it that replacement is unlikely until the device ends up on the obsolete products list.
Take a 1TB 2021 12.9” iPad Pro with 16GB of RAM, M1 Processor, and 1TB of storage. It is unlikely that this device will experience any serious performance reduction over its lifespan since iPad apps are still so restrictive they are targeted to the more common iPad models…
I can’t imagine the market for iPads in that price zone is very large... I’d imagine those who buy a new one prior to obsolete product list or outright breakage is an even smaller market…
But I’m also not convinced we’ll see anything on the IPad. It is pretty clear Apple is really struggling to figure out how they can split the iPad software to best serve the Pro and non-Pro lines.
To me, it is not very hard. Existing macOS apps are all ARM/M1 compatible apps and can run on the iPad or the Mac from a processor perspective. I would offer a “macOS” like mode that is able to be activated once connected to a keyboard and mouse where those apps can run. Back to iPadOS when it isn’t. In a macOS-Lite mode.
But… Apple will do nothing and we’ll all wonder why they let the iPad Pro die off. Just as Microsoft and others are finally figuring out the right place to slot a laptop like tablet.
Take a 1TB 2021 12.9” iPad Pro with 16GB of RAM, M1 Processor, and 1TB of storage. It is unlikely that this device will experience any serious performance reduction over its lifespan since iPad apps are still so restrictive they are targeted to the more common iPad models…
I can’t imagine the market for iPads in that price zone is very large... I’d imagine those who buy a new one prior to obsolete product list or outright breakage is an even smaller market…
But I’m also not convinced we’ll see anything on the IPad. It is pretty clear Apple is really struggling to figure out how they can split the iPad software to best serve the Pro and non-Pro lines.
To me, it is not very hard. Existing macOS apps are all ARM/M1 compatible apps and can run on the iPad or the Mac from a processor perspective. I would offer a “macOS” like mode that is able to be activated once connected to a keyboard and mouse where those apps can run. Back to iPadOS when it isn’t. In a macOS-Lite mode.
But… Apple will do nothing and we’ll all wonder why they let the iPad Pro die off. Just as Microsoft and others are finally figuring out the right place to slot a laptop like tablet.
Its almost like the crew that was in charge of macbook pros from 2016-2018 is now in charge of the iPad..
Sure, can't fit 1TB of RAM in an iPad for that in memory DB. He should have said for "almost non one" instead of many.
The iPad is so gimped at this point, the OS needs a massive overhaul. We know it's coming, it's just going to take longer than expected. https://www.macrumors.com/2022/05/06/apple-patent-ipad-with-macos-experience/