Riley Hill
@slatepad.bsky.social
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Creator and Software Developer focused on iPad and other post-pc platforms.
https://www.slatepad.org
If youāre using a Smart Connector accessory not made by Apple or Logitech, you may want to hold off on updating to iPadOS 26.5. Seems the update may be affecting āunauthorizedā accessories using the Smart Connector.
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PSA: iPadOS 26.5 May Break Unauthorized Smart Connector Accessories
iPadOS 26.5 appears to be breaking unauthorized Smart Connector accessories like the Kuxiu charger. Consider holding off on updating if you use one.
https://slatepad.org/2026/05/12/ipados-26-5-unauthorized-smart-connector-accessories/
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Todayās Final Cut Pro for iPad update extends background task support to project exports (different from video exports). This is useful for those of us that archive our projects to external storage once weāre done with a video.
about 1 month ago
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The MacBook Neo isnāt an iPad replacement, but it might be the best iPad accessory Apple has ever made.
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https://slatepad.org/2026/03/22/macbook-neo-perfect-ipad-companion/ļæ¼
about 2 months ago
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The Swift Playground app for iPad now supports the iOS 26 SDK. Only a short seven months after its release š«¤. Better than nothing, I guess. But only slightly.
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Swift Playground for iPad Updated with iOS 26 SDK and Liquid Glass
Swift Playground for iPad finally gets the iOS 26 SDK, seven months after release. Hereās what changed, whatās still broken, and why the app still feels like itās on life support.
https://slatepad.org/2026/03/17/swift-playground-ipad-ios-26-sdk-liquid-glass/
about 2 months ago
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The new iPad Air is official with a faster and more efficient M4 chip, and a bump to 12GB of RAM, up 50% over the previous model!
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Apple Announces M4 iPad Air
Apple has announced the M4 iPad Air, featuring the more powerful and efficient M4 chip with a 38 TOPS Neural Engine, Appleās C1X modem for faster 5G.
https://slatepad.org/2026/03/02/apple-announces-m4-ipad-air/
3 months ago
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My friends, I come to you with a deep and shameful confession. Iāve actually been using Image Playground. And not the ChatGPT style. Turns out for creating a simple background for a social post or blog post image, it can do the job.
3 months ago
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By the end of 2026, the iPad will have faced a cheaper laptop, a folding phone with an iPad-sized inner screen, and a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. All from Apple. Hereās what I think this means for iPad.
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The iPad's Identity Crisis in Apple's 2026 Lineup
Apple's own 2026 products, a cheap MacBook, the iPhone Fold, and a touchscreen MacBook Pro, might be iPad's biggest threat yet.
https://slatepad.org/2026/03/01/ipad-identity-crisis-apple-2026-lineup/
3 months ago
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Bad news for iPad users: the Blender for iPad project is on hold due to lack of funding, but work on an Android tablet version is expected to begin this year
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Blender for iPad on Hold Due to Lack of Funding
The Blender Foundation has paused development of its iPadOS app due to lack of funding. Android tablets will take priority in 2026, with iPad development expected to resume later.
https://slatepad.org/2026/02/28/blender-for-ipad-on-hold-lack-of-funding/
3 months ago
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It turns out the tablet market actually grew 10% in 2025, and unsurprisingly, the iPad continues to dominate the competition.
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Appleās iPad Leads as Tablet Market Grows 10% in 2025
The global tablet market grew 9.8% in 2025 to 162 million units, led by Apple's iPad. But memory shortages and rising prices could slow growth in 2026.
https://slatepad.org/2026/02/05/the-tablet-market-grew-10-in-2025-with-ipad-in-the-lead/
3 months ago
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For all you golf fans, the Apple Sports app has been updated for you
3 months ago
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The forthcoming update to Xcode is adding better support for agentic coding tools.
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Xcode 26.3 unlocks the power of agentic coding
Xcode 26.3 introduces support for agentic coding, a new way in Xcode for developers to build apps, powered by coding agents from Anthropic and OpenAI.
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/xcode-26-point-3-unlocks-the-power-of-agentic-coding/
3 months ago
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Notification overload on your iPad or iPhone? Scheduled Summaries let you batch less important alerts so you can stay focused without missing what matters.
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How to Manage Notifications on iPad and iPhone with Scheduled Summaries
Learn how to use Scheduled Summaries on iPad and iPhone to reduce notification noise and stay focused without missing important alerts.
https://slatepad.org/2026/02/02/manage-notifications-ipad-iphone-scheduled-summaries/
3 months ago
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Happy Friday! I took the new features in Final Cut Pro for iPad for a spin, and decided to make a video about it. There were a couple of things I missed from the initial announcement that will absolutely help boost your productivity! š:
youtu.be/PHB9G8uMv-4
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Video Editing Gets Even Better on iPad with Final Cut Pro 3
YouTube video by SlatePad
https://youtu.be/PHB9G8uMv-4
4 months ago
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Itās been a long time coming š You can finally export videos in the background with Final Cut Pro on iPad!
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Final Cut Pro for iPad 3.0 Adds Background Exporting
Final Cut Pro for iPad 3.0 finally supports background video exporting, enabled by iPadOS 26ās new Background Tasks API.
https://slatepad.org/2026/01/28/final-cut-pro-ipad-3-background-exporting/
4 months ago
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For my first video of 2026, Iāve updated my iPad multitasking guide for all of the changes weāve seen in the past year! How Multitasking Works on iPad (Split View, Slide Over & Windowed Apps)
youtu.be/dwzwjkiAEFw
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How Multitasking Works on iPad (Split View, Slide Over & Windowed Apps)
YouTube video by SlatePad
https://youtu.be/dwzwjkiAEFw
4 months ago
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With Apple Creative Studio launching this week, hopefully we can finally be done with this ridiculousness. Background exports, Apple š
4 months ago
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I win! I win!
4 months ago
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I get why people complain about the Office 365 apps on iPad. OneNote doesnāt support any of the unique features of the Apple Pencil Pro. Hell, it doesnāt even support Apple Pencil Hover!
4 months ago
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With Apple Creator Studio, iPad creatives not only get access to more AI tools, but we **finally** get Pixelmator Pro! Hereās whatās coming for iPad users.
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Breaking Down Apple Creator Studio for iPad Users
Apple Creator Studio brings Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and AI-powered tools to iPad. Hereās whatās new, whatās included, and which iPads are supported.
https://slatepad.org/2026/01/13/breaking-down-apple-creator-studio-for-ipad-users/
4 months ago
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Thatās a wrap on Metroid Prime 4, the only game from last year I was engaged enough to finish. Biggest complaint: Can we be done with the silent protagonists, Nintendo?
5 months ago
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Coming into 2025, I expected another quiet year for the iPad. Boy was I wrong. From major iPadOS 26 multitasking changes to long-overdue apps finally arriving (Instagram!), 2025 ended up being a surprisingly strong year for Appleās tablet.
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The iPad Had a Surprisingly Good 2025 ā iPad Year in Review
2025 turned out to be a strong year for the iPad, with meaningful hardware updates and a major shift in multitasking and windowing in iPadOS 26.
https://slatepad.org/2025/12/29/ipad-2025-year-in-review/
5 months ago
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The 2013 Tomb Raider reboot is still my favorite in the series. Might be time for a replay when it hits iPad next year š
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Tomb Raider Is Coming to iPad, iPhone, and Android in Early 2026
Feral Interactive has announced that the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot is coming to iPad, iPhone, and Android in early 2026, with support for touch controls, gamepads, and possibly mouse and keyboard.
https://slatepad.org/2025/12/17/tomb-raider-coming-to-ipad-iphone-android-2026/
5 months ago
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CapCut has released a new iPad-optimized video editor called CapCut Pad, bringing multi-track timelines, AI tools, and 4K exports to iPad. Unfortunately, it is not currently available in the US app store.
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CapCut Pad Launches for iPad, But Not Available in the U.S.
CapCut Pad brings a desktop-style video editing experience to iPad with multi-track timelines, AI tools, and 4K exports, but it isnāt available in the U.S. App Store
https://slatepad.org/2025/12/16/capcut-pad-ipad-not-available-us/
5 months ago
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This looks interesting for CapCut users on iPad š
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Introducing CapCut Pad -- A New Editing Experience Designed for iPad Creators
/PRNewswire/ -- CapCut is committed to making high-quality video creation accessible anywhere inspiration strikes. Today, CapCut is excited to introduce CapCut...
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/introducing-capcut-pad--a-new-editing-experience-designed-for-ipad-creators-302643707.html
5 months ago
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This video is the rare YouTube recommendation thatās actually good. It touches on one of the reasons I lean so heavily towards things like the iPad and Vision Proā¦ Desktop UX hasnāt meaningfully evolved since Windows XP or the original Mac OS X.
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Are we stuck with the same Desktop UX forever? | Ubuntu Summit 25.10
YouTube video by Canonical Ubuntu
https://youtu.be/1fZTOjd_bOQ?si=kCIrwDPTWi7VlqB5
5 months ago
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Trying out the Logitech Muse in Notes on visionOS 26.2! And no, Iām not drunk, thatās just how I write š¤£
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5 months ago
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iPadOS 26.2 is finally ready, bringing drag-and-drop-based multitasking back to iPad!ļæ¼
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iPadOS 26.2 Features: Whatās New in Appleās Latest iPad Update
iPadOS 26.2 brings updated multitasking, podcast improvements, accessibility tweaks, and refinements to Liquid Glass.
https://slatepad.org/2025/12/12/ipados-26-2-features-whats-new/
5 months ago
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Appleās Your Tree on Battersea campaign is a nice reminder of what the iPad does best: creativity.
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Appleās Your Tree on Battersea Campaign Highlights iPad Creativity
Appleās Your Tree on Battersea campaign showcases iPad creativity by projecting user-designed artwork onto Londonās iconic Battersea Power Station.
https://slatepad.org/2025/12/06/apples-your-tree-on-battersea-campaign-highlights-ipad-creativity/
5 months ago
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Some games just *have* to be played on a handheld
6 months ago
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DaVinci Resolve 20.3 for iPad adds background rendering for M4 and M5 iPad users.
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DaVinci Resolve 20.3 Brings Background Rendering toĀ iPad
Another app beats Final Cut Pro to the background exporting party.
https://slatepad.org/2025/12/01/davinci-resolve-ipad-20-3-background-rendering/
6 months ago
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From the standard iPad to the M5 iPad Pro, hereās how to choose the right iPad based on your needs this holiday season.
https://slatepad.org/2025/11/26/ipad-buyers-guide/
6 months ago
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I feel like it says something that iPadOS 26, and presumably iOS 26, are still āoptionalā updates. Usually, the .1 release is when they become required.
6 months ago
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Getting ready for Metroid Prime 4
6 months ago
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If youāre using Ulysses on iPad or iPhone, it just got its Liquid Glass update.
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Liquid Glass
It not only looks stunning; it also comes packed with tons of fixes and refinements.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ulysses-writing-app/id1225570693?eventid=6754558520
6 months ago
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As iPad users, weāve unfortunately gotten used to waiting years for Apple to address our feedback. The quick changes theyāve been making in iPadOS 26 (even if they were planned) are a welcome change.
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iPadOS 26.2 Beta 3 Brings Back Drag & Drop Multitasking
iPadOS 26.2 Beta 3 brings back drag & drop multitasking for Split View and Slide Over, plus adds support for AirDrop one-time codes.
https://slatepad.org/2025/11/17/ipados-26-2-beta-3-drag-drop-multitasking/
6 months ago
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I wrote a lot about the M5 iPad Pro, but it boils down to this: The iPad Pro is Appleās most versatile hardware, and iPadOS 26 enables apps to be more capable. Apple is, however, walking a fine line with its new OS.ā¦
https://slatepad.org/2025/11/15/m5-ipad-pro-review-most-versatile-computer-yet/
6 months ago
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Nice update from LumaFusion today, bringing background export support on iPadOS 26!
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LumaFusion Beats Final Cut Pro to Background Exports onĀ iPadOS
The popular video editing software takes advantage of one of the hallmark features of iPadOS 26.
https://slatepad.org/2025/11/13/lumafusion-beats-final-cut-pro-to-background-exports-on-ipados/
6 months ago
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If youāre still on iPadOS 18 because your iPad doesnāt support iPadOS 26, Apple just released a new security update.
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Apple Releases iPadOS 18.7.2 with Security Fixes for OlderĀ iPads
Alongside the security fixes in iPadOS 26.1, a corresponding update is available for older iPads.
https://slatepad.org/2025/11/05/ipados-18-7-2-security-update/
6 months ago
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Getting 120hz external display support working with the M5 iPad Pro was more difficult than the reviews made it seem. Mostly because my gaming monitor doesnāt have a USB-C port. I put together a quick video detailing how it works and how I got it working.
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M5 iPad Pro: How to Get 4K 120 Hz on External Monitors
YouTube video by SlatePad
https://youtu.be/DbK9r67Bwn8
7 months ago
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Apple closed out fiscal 2025 with $102.5 billion in Q4 revenue, up 8% year-over-year. š iPhone 17 demand is strong, iPad sales are steady, and wearables remain flat. Solid results heading into what could be a record holiday quarter.
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Appleās Q4 2025 Results Show iPhone Strength and iPadĀ Stability
The iPhone 17 lineup is off to a strong start, while iPad sales remained steady and wearables showed mixed performance.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/31/apple-q4-2025-results-iphone-strength-ipad-stability/
7 months ago
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The M5 iPad Pro finally supports high refresh rate external displays, up to 4K at 120 Hz with Adaptive Sync. Hereās what it means, what youāll need, and how to actually get 120 Hz working on your setup.
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M5 iPad Pro External Display Guide: 6K 60 Hz or 4K 120 Hz with AdaptiveĀ Sync
Hereās what high refresh rate support means on iPad, how it works, and what youāll need to get the most out of it.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/25/m5-ipad-pro-external-display-guide-6k-4k-120hz-adaptive-sync/
7 months ago
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iPadOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Toggle and Camera ShortcutĀ Option The update brings small but welcome refinements to the iPad experience ahead of the M5 iPad Proās release.
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iPadOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Toggle and Camera ShortcutĀ Option
The update brings small but welcome refinements to the iPad experience ahead of the M5 iPad Proās release.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/20/ipados-26-1-beta-4-adds-liquid-glass-toggle-and-camera-shortcut-option/
7 months ago
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In spite of the constant calls for its death, the Vision Pro just received its first major hardware revision. Normally a chip update wouldnāt count as āmajor,ā but the jump from M2 to M5 brings more than just raw performance, including better battery life, 120Hz support, and somehow, more pixels.
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Apple Vision Pro Gets M5 Chip and Dual Knit Band in First MajorĀ Upgrade
Source: Apple After almost two years on the market, the Apple Vision Pro has received its first major hardware upgrade. Alongside the new iPad Pro and 14-inch MacBook Pro, the updated Vision Pro is among the launch devices for Appleās new M5 chip. For the Vision Pro, the chip update alone is a substantial improvement. The first-generation headset launched with an M2 chip when the M3 had already been released and the M4 was right around the corner.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/15/apple-vision-pro-m5-chip-dual-knit-band-upgrade/
7 months ago
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Appleās M5 iPad Pro is finally official. Hereās a breakdown of whatās new, from faster AI performance to Wi-Fi 7 and Adaptive Sync support.
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M5 iPad Pro Breakdown: Appleās Most Powerful Tablet Gets Faster AI, Wi-Fi 7, and AdaptiveĀ Sync
Appleās top of the line tablet gets a new chip, faster wireless, and improved external display support.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/15/m5-ipad-pro-breakdown-faster-ai-wifi7-adaptive-sync/
7 months ago
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New Video! I didnāt do a review of the iPhone Air. Instead, I wanted to present the perspective of someone that ādowngradedā from a Pro to an Air, since itās so hard for some people to understand why someone would buy this phone.
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Why I Chose the iPhone Air Instead of the 17 Pro
YouTube video by SlatePad
https://youtu.be/Qj-tjvtqKBY
7 months ago
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Oh lookā¦ another AAA game coming to iPad. And iPhone. And even Vision Pro! Control: Ultimate Edition is heading to Apple devices in 2026.
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Control Ultimate Edition Coming to iPad, iPhone, and Vision Pro inĀ 2026
Get ready to revisit the Oldest House on your tablet, phone, or spatial computer.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/09/control-ultimate-edition-coming-to-ipad-iphone-and-vision-pro-in-2026/
7 months ago
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In case you missed it, it looks like iPadOS 26.1 will make a lot of iPadOS users happy by bringing back the Slide Over multitasking option. Details here: š
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iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 Restores Slide Over Multitasking with New Controls.
Slide Over multitasking is back in iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2, featuring new controls, a single-app design, and improved resizable windows.
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/06/slide-over-multitasking-makes-a-comeback-in-ipados-26-1-beta-2/
7 months ago
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Apple nailed this yearās iPhone hardware. With the M5 iPad Pro on the horizon, hereās what Iām hoping iPad borrows from iPhone.
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The Six iPhone Features Apple Should Add to the Next iPadĀ Pro
Appleās newest iPhones delivered some standout hardware and software improvements, from smarter power management to tougher glass. Here are the features Iād love to see migrate to the next-gen iPad Pro,
https://slatepad.org/2025/10/05/iphone-features-apple-should-add-to-next-ipad-pro/
7 months ago
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Apparently the license for V2 of the Affinity apps is currently free on iPad š¤·š¾āāļø
www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comme...
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From the ipad community on Reddit: Designers, Affinity software became free for lifetime on iPad!!! (Probably for a short time)
Explore this post and more from the ipad community
https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/1nvy6lf/designers_affinity_software_became_free_for/
8 months ago
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The welcome screen always puts a smile on my face
8 months ago
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