Apple Says It’s Not Merging iPadOS and macOS – but I Reckon It Might Soon Have to Change Its Tune

Apple says it’s not merging iPadOS and macOS – but I reckon it might soon have to change its tune

Apple’s rumored foldable iPad might force the company to merge its iPadOS and macOS operating systems.

Why iPadOS Stays Unique from macOS, Per Apple Exec

Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi, recently sat down with journalist Rafael Zeier to discuss the philosophy behind the iPad’s operating system and why it remains distinct from macOS. This conversation sheds light on Apple’s deliberate design choices, emphasizing the iPad’s unique identity as a touch-first device, even as it adopts more Mac-like features over time. Federighi highlighted the iPad’s appeal as th…

Apple explains why iPad still isn’t running macOS

iPadOS 26 is the most macOS-like iPad experience we’ve seen yet. With floating app windows, a swipe-down menu bar, and better multitasking, it’s clear Apple wants to push iPads further into productivity territory. But if you’re still hoping for full macOS on an iPad, you’ll have to wait a while. Craig Federighi explained why in an interview with Swiss tech journalist Rafael Zeier. The software engineering chief says iPadOS 26 strikes a balance: …

A look at Apple's upgrades to CarPlay, iPadOS, and visionOS, why they were the underappreciated highlights of WWDC, and thoughts on Liquid Glass redesign

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: A look at Apple's upgrades to CarPlay, iPadOS, and visionOS, why they were the underappreciated highlights of WWDC, and thoughts on Liquid Glass redesign  —  Apple's unveiling of iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass interface was the most discussed part of its developers conference …