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The Trouble with iPadOS

May 13, 2024

Federico and John discuss iPadOS's shortcomings, missing basic apps, frustrations with Files app, and hopes for software improvements. They critique the limitations and emphasize the need for essential utilities on the iPad.

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iPadOS struggles to meet professional demands despite powerful hardware.

File management issues, including lack of default app settings, hinder user experience on iPadOS.

Deep dives

Issues with iPad Pro Hardware Review Timing

Due to timing constraints, the decision was made to decline the review unit of the new iPad Pro. Even though a review unit was offered, there wasn't enough time to write a comprehensive review before the embargo lifted. Instead, a personal iPad Pro was purchased for a future review. This led to a focus on discussing iPadOS rather than hardware in the episode.

Optimal Journaling on iPad

00:37

Evolution of iPad Pro setup and recurring theme of iPadOS limitations

00:31

Introduction

2min

Analyzing the iPad Pro Review Timing and Decision

2min

Challenges and Adjustments in Reviewing the iPad Pro

3min

Critiquing iPadOS Limitations

5min

Exploring Concepts - Ultimate Sketching App for iPad

2min

Lack of Essential Apps on iPadOS

9min

Personal Choice in Work Environment and Frustrations with Files on iPadOS

5min

Challenges and Limitations of Files App on iPadOS

10min

Critique and Hope for Improvement in iPadOS Software

4min

This week, Federico and John examine iPadOS and the ways it has failed to get the basics right.

This episode is sponsored by:

Concepts – Sketch, Note, Draw.

Celtreos – The shoot-em-up game with tiny ships, big weapons, waves of foes, power-ups and obstacles.

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