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0 pointsbgnn1y ago0 comments

So I tried to replace my personal computer with an iPad pro thinking that all I need is some basic apps + a browser. I connect it to a docking station and try to use it as a desktop computer, and I really love being able to take notes with a stylus.

The problem is, the OS is very limiting. The file manager of iOS is extremely dumbed down, even Firefox doesn't work properly on it, and desktop mode with stage manager is just stupid. So yeah, it's not a success so far.

Android though feels more open, so I would give it a try of their desktop mode isn't stupid. Firefox on Android is fully functional at least and that's a great start!

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int_19h1y ago· 1 in thread

This is purely a UX issue, and there's no particular reason why iOS would even need to be more open to rectify it. They just need to improve the UX.

But, more broadly, the problem is that they can do it for their own apps, but for all the third party ones, it's down to app developers whether they want to put in effort to support keyboard & mouse/trackpad properly. And it's a chicken and egg thing there - relatively few users use it currently, so there's little motivation to add support, which deters more potential users.

bgnnOP1y ago

Yes you are correct on both accounts. The problem is two different OS approach. What I need is an iPad hardware running macOS actially, with a tablet mode. Same issue with Chrome OS/Android separation.

Funnily enough Windows is the closest to get this right with 2-in-1 tablet/laptops. 2 problems with this: 1- Windows, 2- sub-par HW.

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