Apple Ruined the iPad

Apple finally gave us what we asked for, and it ruined the iPad. In this video, I break down why the new windowing features in iPadOS 26 and the changes to multitasking have completely broken the iPad experience for power users.

For years, the iPad was my go-to productivity device. From the early days of iPadOS 15 with simple split view and slide over, it was the perfect companion to my Mac Studio. But with the introduction of Liquid Glass and forced windowed mode, Apple tried to turn the iPad into a Mac, and the result is a frustrating, finicky mess. I recently tested the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro hoping the larger screen would fix the multitasking issues, but it only proved that the iPad has lost its unique identity. Whether you turn windowed mode off or leave it on, you are left with an objectively worse experience.

Here is why I am putting my M4 iPad Pro down and going back to my MacBook.

The Essential Apple Notes Guide
https://billmclean.gumroad.com/l/wdsjz

More deep dives on apps,…