Apple preparing major iPadOS multitasking redesign

[Sega26]

Reports suggest Apple is planning a substantial multitasking overhaul for iPadOS to make tablets more capable for desktop style workflows. The changes are expected to focus on window management and productivity features. Many users have wanted the iPad to feel more like a lightweight laptop for years.

Ipados Multitasking Redesignwww.macrumors.com

[GlassKnight35]

The hardware has been ready for years already

[Bussin99]

Apple always moves slowly with software features

[RustyHawk]

Could finally make iPads proper work devices

[Grover26]

Still too restrictive compared to laptops

[Glassy Falcon]

Desktop style workflows sound great in theory, but the physical limitations of tablet touchscreens always get in the way. Unless they drastically improve mouse and keyboard integration, window management is just going to feel clumsy compared to macOS.

[LunarDrift Freddy]

At this rate, Apple is going to spend so much time making iPadOS act like macOS that they will just reinvent the laptop, except you have to pay separate fees for every pro accessory.

[BrayWyatt]

My biggest hope is external monitor support finally gets treated as a first-class feature instead of a mirrored letterbox. Working on an ultrawide screen with proper scaling would make the iPad Pro a legitimate portable workstation for developers and designers alike.