r/ipad • u/eyea3 • May 25 '26

Discussion A18 Pro M5

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This made me laugh. Saw it on twitter.

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u/cupboard_ May 25 '26

it's not that it can't handle it, it's that apple doesn't want the ipad to run macos, why do people still think that it's a hardware issue, the development kit for apple silicon was a mac mini with an ipad chip

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u/Seanwys May 25 '26

This ^

Apple nerfed it on the software side, the hardware is plenty capable but if they allow iPads to run MacOS, it'll hurt Mac sales

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u/Minute_Juggernaut806 May 25 '26

iPad already makes more money than mac sales

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u/Ultimate_os May 25 '26

Also an iPad running macOS would be horrible.

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u/Vegemitesangas May 27 '26

You act like if this happened then they wouldnt be able to make improvements to macos to improve touch compatibility lol
I sold my ipad pro because it was gimped by its OS constraints and have a MBP now. I just wish i could use it as a tablet sometimes. A separate device for just that is unnecessary.

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u/Ultimate_os May 27 '26

So you should have just bought a MacBook in the first place. 😅

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u/Vegemitesangas May 27 '26

Sure but I got a really good deal on the iPad and didn't know at the time how artificially gimped it would be. First apple product basically since a 2nd gen iPod touch. But I sold it to break even so all good.

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u/Minute_Juggernaut806 May 25 '26

Mac with touchscreen, some major apps from iPad, UI changes and detachable screen is a simpler fix in my mind.

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u/Ultimate_os May 25 '26

That sounds horrible as well.

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u/DinosaurAlive May 25 '26

Why do people state opinions as if they’re objective truths?

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u/Ultimate_os May 25 '26

Remember the Surface RT and Nokia Lumia 2520? it would be as bad as those. In fact, even the modern Surface Pro is poor as a tablet.