iPad Pro is taking a big step forward to become a computer for everyone

iPad has never been a true computer. When launched in 2010, it was ridiculed for having a big screen without a typical large-screen operating system like macOS or Windows, and it was treated as a size iPhone. great. However, this "extended iPhone" also has a lot of really interesting applications, and even though iPad sales have slowed in recent years, Apple's tablet still proved to be buoyant. language as well as its position. At WWDC 2017, Apple emphasizes bringing the iPad to its next-generation computer platform, and this has made the tech community excited.

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Image of 10.5-inch iPad Pro running iOS 11 published at WWDC 2017

Since its inception, the iPad has always been asked which audience to serve? And yet no one has given the correct answer to that problem. The iPad has shown its strongest points, but only serves a limited number of subjects. For example, is a tool to outline for some people, is a device to read comics with some others or some use iPad to see more photos. But with iOS 11, the way iPad works has changed. Apple has a bold and impressive answer for iPad users, saying: iPad is for everyone. iPad Pro, Apple's latest generation of tablets, is making great strides to become a powerful and flexible computer thanks to the tight combination of hardware integration and software updates. Apple.

1. iPhone will be easier to use with changes in iOS 11
2. Apple released a list of devices upgraded to iOS 11

The first look at 10.5-inch iPad Pro runs iOS 11

iOS 11 is a software update identified primarily for iPad Pro. It offers better multitasking capabilities, drag and drop features, access to the device's file system via the new Files application and even the app dock automatically hides, a prominent feature on macOS. The application converter from the computer operating system is now available on the iPad. For years, Apple has tried to refine the cool features of iOS to bring to macOS, but Apple is currently doing a much more difficult task that is to make macOS more flexible on mobile devices. mine.

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iPad Pro with 4GB RAM helps run 3 applications at the same time, 2 in parallel

IOS 11 itself looks like a commendable step, but it is an incomplete solution for everyone who always supports laptops, a convenient device especially when frequently moving. . But what happened in the past few years is a major, more specific upgrade, the hardware strength of Apple devices has been significantly upgraded. The iPhone 7 is equipped with a new A10 Fusion chip, which has amazing performance, can compete on par with Intel's most energy-efficient products for ultraportables (ultra-thin, lightweight computers) and devices. 2 in 1. Now, the A10X Fusion for iPad Pro will be the new key to unlock the full capabilities and functions of this device.

In WWDC 2017, the new iPad Pro is used with Affinity Photo to perform complex photo blending and repetitive tasks, everything is done almost instantly. Apple has also increased the iPad Pro refresh rate to 120Hz, making dynamic effects smoother, while reducing the wait time when using the stylus to 20ms. And as usual, a new iPad Pro model with a 10.5-inch screen is released that will own the best and most wonderful screen Apple has ever produced.

Compared to the MacBook, what will the iPad be?

The answer is that iPad is smaller, uses longer and costs are lower. With outstanding performance in the field of laptops, and now the software, which has overshadowed the gap with the desktop operating system environment, the iPad Pro's advantages over the MacBook and MacBook Pro have increased. up significantly. After the MacBook Pro is no longer appreciated and other professional features are restricted last year, users will probably be willing to accept the iPad's limitations to gain iPad advantages like battery life. better, easier to carry and much lower prices, only from 649 USD for the latest iPad Pro.

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For example, the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, with reduced edges and still light weight, will be easier to carry than any MacBook Pro. Because of its smaller size, the number of bags you have to carry around every day will be less. Imagine you have a small camera bag - such as the Domke F-803 - that can add an iPad, but it's terrible to try to insert the MacBook into it. Thus, if there is a device that reaches the end of the laptop's capacity but is more compact, which one will you choose? iPad Pro or MacBook Pro?

Previously, users also felt that navigation on iOS was not really fast and effective, but in the new version, that feeling changed. iOS 11 makes using mobile devices more leisurely, plus the ability to split screens to do more things, add additional applications and picture-in-picture mode to watch videos while doing Other things on the screen, the iPad Pro can actually be used to work.

Being able to manipulate files right in Files helps to control the device, which users always feel missing on iOS before.

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Now you might be wondering, if we switched to working on the iPad instead of the MacBook, what would we trade? You will have to find a good keyboard, but the auxiliary products for Apple devices are not lacking in the market. Some people will point out that the iPad lacks a mouse, doesn't support external displays, but remember that the $ 2,000 ThinkPad doesn't have those devices either, when you hold it in your lap, sit on an airplane or train to work. And unlike Windows laptops, Apple's iOS is designed to receive touch inputs from the beginning, so the iPad has the advantage of being suitable for situations with limited space. The inconvenience of working while moving is perfectly resolved on the iPad. That's why you shouldn't worry too much about the limited number of parallel-running apps or iPad's low memory. Apple is gradually easing these restrictions to make working in the mobile environment less stressful.

We always know, the future of computers is mobile devices, even though there are mobile phones, but this year we have seen that will go far beyond existing smart mobile phones. Not only Apple, Microsoft also had the idea of ​​creating a 2 in 1 device with Surface Pro, Google also joined with Samsung to bring Android applications into Chrome OS. This shows that the boundary between phone and computer software is gradually erased, and the firm grip of traditional laptop devices is also being broken.

This is not the last step for the iPad to become a computer, but it is certainly the main factor driving this process. Please look forward to the spectacular transformation of the iPad in the near future.

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