iPad Pros iPadOS 26 with Riley Hill (iPad Pros - 0226)
Jun 19, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Riley Hill, an iPad enthusiast and content creator from SlatePad.org, joins Tim Chaten to explore the exciting new features of iPadOS 26. They delve into the challenges and enhancements of the latest beta, particularly with multitasking and window management. The duo expresses mixed feelings about the removal of split view functionalities. They also touch on innovations for podcasters, including audio recording improvements, and ponder the future of iPadOS, especially regarding app development and external monitor compatibility.
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Stage Manager's New Flexibility
- Stage Manager in iPadOS 26 allows unlimited apps and windows in a single stage, solving previous restrictions.
- This makes multitasking on the iPad screen more flexible and closer to a Mac-like experience.
iPad Mini's Software Evolution
- Riley Hill is working on a video exploring external monitor support limits on iPad Mini 7.
- He finds the device is nearly transformed by software additions, making it surprisingly capable for its size.
iPad Mini's External Setup Limitations
- Riley Hill uses an iPad Mini 7 successfully with external devices but notes it only mirrors the display, no true external monitor support.
- Despite no proper external display, it handles camera, keyboard, and mouse very well for recording.