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# iPad Needs to Go Better When Bigger
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/ipad-needs-to-go-better-when-bigger/
- Published: 2022-04-18T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2022-04-18T11:00:00.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: Links, #Import 2023-06-01 22:41, #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

[Mark Gurman:](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-04-17/apple-aapl-ipados-16-plans-what-should-it-change-for-wwdc-2022-l23cbk97?ref=birchtree.me)

> And, most importantly, a new “pro” mode that kicks in when the iPad is connected to a keyboard and trackpad, such as Apple’s own Magic Keyboard, or an external display.

This is an alternate to the [studioOS idea](https://youtu.be/KXPtbIDG1po?ref=birchtree.me) I had a few weeks ago, and I don't personally like this idea of morphing functionality based on input devices. This reminds me of how Windows does things, and I son't think that's the answer, it's a recipe for frustration.

As I suggested in studioOS, I think the solution is to let the Pro lineup become more…pro.