iPadOS 26 Killed the iPad

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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, tech and life lessons in my Newsletter The Digital Pulse and Perspective Shifts! https://billmclean.substack.com/ Connect with me on Social: https://www.threads.net/@williambmclean https://x.com/wbmclean https://www.tiktok.com/@williambmclean?_t=ZT-8zridiJJmIP&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/williambmclean/ Must-have affiliate links: 🧵BlackTwist Threads Scheduler: https://blacktwist.app?aff=9mjXLl 🎙️Voice Dictation with Wispr https://wisprflow.ai/r?WILLIAM1193 🎵 2 Months Free! Music, Footage, and More from Artlist: https://artlist.io/referral/4646734/William ☀️Raycast Pro Free for 14 days: https://raycast.com/?via=william-mclean 💻CleanMyMac Free for 7 days: https://macpaw.audw.net/c/6052342/263631/1733 ☁️ Backblaze computer and NAS backup: https://secure.backblaze.com/r/05ckce ✅ My favorite cross-platform todo app(todoist): https://get.todoist.io/ucypxtigr1jy YouTube Gear(Affiliate Links) Best bang for buck camera bodies! Sony FX30: https://amzn.to/3IXxGxV Sony ZV-E1: https://amzn.to/4qda4pK Reasonably Priced Lenses with Professional Quality! Sigma 24-70mm: https://amzn.to/3W7P6uK Sigma 24mm: https://amzn.to/4o09NFi Sigma 16-28mm: https://amzn.to/47f9uz9 My Audio Gear Picks! Sennheiser MKE600: https://amzn.to/47mFUc9 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th gen): https://amzn.to/3LcRPR5 Sony MDR-M1 Headphones: https://amzn.to/46Xyn2Q DJI Mic 3: https://amzn.to/4s6KhQ3 Shure SM7db: https://amzn.to/46reGAr Samsung T9 SSD: https://amzn.to/4kSM9tk Website: www.williabmclean.com For business inquiries: [email protected]