Does Apple finally see? A well-known expert is certain: With iPadOS 16, Apple is taking its tablet to a whole new level. The Mac would thus face stiff competition – and quite a few might ask themselves whether they still need one at all.
The iPad has long since outgrown its original purpose. During his presentation, Steve Jobs made it clear where the iPad has its place: as the third category between iPhone and Mac. That was 12 years ago and since then the iPad has grown a bit more every year. Apple Pencil, Magic Keyboard Case and powerful M1 chip have turned the tablet into a real workhorse. However, due to the limited software, it is not enough to be a complete Mac replacement. This is exactly where Apple wants to add iPadOS 16.
iPadOS 16 gets revamped multitasking
According to Apple expert Mark Gurman, the latest version of the iPad operating system have a revised multitasking (Source: Bloomberg). It should make it easier to switch between different apps. It is also said that the overview of all open applications should be made easier. In addition, iPad users with iPadOS 16 should also be able to Customize window size of apps. There were already corresponding rumors in advance, which are now being confirmed again.
The revised multitasking is to be presented at the developer conference WWDC, which starts next Monday. become one of the stars of the show. There will also be new versions of iOS, macOS or watchOS. You can see what else you can look forward to here: Apple’s WWDC 2022: What we expect apart from iOS 16 – and what not.
Apple recently introduced a new iPad Air with M1 chip:
Apple is still the tablet market leader
Despite stiff competition, the iPad is still going strong leader in the global tablet market. Most recently, Apple was able to claim a market share of 31.8 percent in the first quarter of 2022, 10 percent more than second-place Samsung. iPads can all be found on the podium of the best-selling tablets, with second place surprisingly going to the iPad Mini 6.