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All iPads Yikes (WWDC 2021)
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I was excited for ipadOS and then it was done! i was like.. WHATTTTTT
what a huge let down on not showcasing the power of m1 but focusing on widgets! lol
what a huge let down on not showcasing the power of m1 but focusing on widgets! lol
LOL yeah, the whole presentation was not what I expected them to showcase for iPadOS. I guess the multitasking seemed easier to do...
I’m sooooooo glad I held onto my 2020 12.9 Pro and didn’t rush out to upgrade. Would‘ve been a BIG waste of money for me. Can’t say I’m surprised. Seems like they’re hesitant to alienate all those who recently purchased a 2020 or even 2018 Pro. Almost seems as if they needed to get rid of some M1 chips. They threw the XDR display on the 12.9 so it wouldn‘t look so obvious 😂
Out of the items announced today, I will probably use 5% of them and being in another city where maps doesnt even work, yea.Also health app while good, means all family members need watches etc like no thank you! The end user does not even use 80% of these things.
Everything on the conference has been disappointing. Even saying look siri now can work partially without internet. That’s how Siri used to be at the start 😂.
at least my M1 iPad Pro will be very fast for years to come.
edit: 3GS had voice control which is what I’m referring…
at least my M1 iPad Pro will be very fast for years to come.
edit: 3GS had voice control which is what I’m referring…
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i honestly don't know what everyone was expecting? a new OS??
Reasons to justify buying an M1 iPad pro
Don't they usually historically showcase new OSX? oh i spoke too soon. Lets see if this ties into the ipad in some way!
like which reasons? Sorry just not following what would be different on the M1 than a 2019? best the LED basically which is of course SUPER nice
I was hoping for external monitor support, better multi-tasking (more than what was announced), a more robust files app and perhaps some pro apps like XCode or Final Cut Pro.
Nice ... I was in the market for a computing device to travel with to replace my 2017 iPad Pro as I find it too limiting and was considering a MacBook Air...
Now that decision is made - MacBook Pro LOL
Now that decision is made - MacBook Pro LOL
If you have 2020 iPad Pro or heck even 2018 iPad pro = Don't buy.
If you don't have any iPad Pro or later = It's worth it.
Simple as that.
A lot of people want the iPad to be something it isn't right now. They want it to be another macOS device. The iPad is an awesome media consumption device and even with some editing (I edit photos and videos on mine).
For some reason, people are buying devices hoping the updates will follow. It feels like buying a Tesla hoping next year's update will add more range.
I have a 2020 (and knew a new display would be coming soon). I don't plan on upgrading for another year or two. But there are some here creating these weird narratives about Apple.
It's definitely looking like that's the case. I'm waiting to see if there's any specific M1 features on the iPadOS 15 page coming shortly, but looks like 2020/2018 iPP users are currently safe... definitely wouldn't upgrade.
If anything, now I know I need to update my MacBook Pro (my personal one is 2013, my work one is a 2015)... neither can do Sidecar, so I doubt I'll get these cool features... where's that 14" MBP?
Basically, unless you have disposable income, this shows that there was no financial sense to upgrade from a 2018/2020 iPad Pro to the M1. Apple let them down.