Its like putting a Ferrari engine on a pushbike.
The iPads limit isnt hardware capability, but a lack of pro software.
The 2018 iPad Pro isstill too fast for most uses, even almost three years after its launch.
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So, why is Apple bothering to put its M1 chip in there?
Where are Final Cut, Logic, or proper Photoshop for iOS?
“And I think there will be better display support now that it has Thunderbolt.”
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iOS Needs Work
The iPads bottleneck is iOS.
While you could run several apps on-screen at the same time, its awkward at best.
At no point does it feel like youre pushing the hardware.
In fact, it feels more like your iPad is running the wrong operating system.
This has happened before.
So, what might be added?
In iOS 15, Apple might improve support for external displays.
The iPad could also use an overhaul to its multi-app handling.
Perhaps it could use actual movable windows?
And maybe even a desktop?
Pro Apps?
The thing is, Lightroom is already one of the most complete pro apps on the iPad.
Other app categories, though, are severely lacking.
There is no equivalent to Apples Logic Pro, or Ableton Live, for musicians.
And iOS itself precludes much pro musical use.
you’re free to only connect a single USB audio interface at a time, for example.
Perhaps iOS 15 will make it possible for app developers to bring their pro apps to the iPad.
Apple could start this off with iOS versions of Logic and Final Cut Pro.
But even then, theres another barrier.
The App Store
Have you ever paid $600 for an iPad app?
And yet plenty of musicians happilypay that for Ableton Live Suiteon the Mac or PC.
The App Store is home to cheap, throwaway apps.
Its technically possible to offer free trials before purchase, but its tricky, and confusing for the user.
And one thing you dont want to be when playing with a $500+ purchase is confused.
And then theres Apples 30 percent cut, which must put off many pro software houses.
And that might be the hardest part.
