iPad Hub

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Reviews, real-world productivity takes, and iPadOS deep dives from someone who has used the iPad as a creative and writing tool for years.

Reviews & Impressions

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Guide

Mastering iPadOS 26 Multitasking: Ultimate Guide to Window Management

iPadOS 26 finally brings proper windowing to the iPad. Here’s how to use it — resizing, snapping, Stage Manager, and everything in between.

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Impressions

Siri AI First Impressions: What Apple Got Right (and What Still Worries Me)

First impressions of Apple’s new Siri AI in the iOS 27 beta — including how it blends with Spotlight on iPad and what it knows about you across your files.

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iPadOS

iPadOS Takes the iPad a Step Further

When Apple spun iPadOS off from iOS, it changed what the iPad could be. Here’s what that first release actually delivered.

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iPadOS

iPadOS 16 Might Finally Be What the iPad Needs

Stage Manager, desktop-class apps, and more — a look at whether iPadOS 16 finally closes the gap between iPad and Mac.

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iPadOS

iOS 26 Thoughts

Reactions to the software update that also brings iPadOS 26 — what stands out, what disappoints, and what it means for daily use.

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iPadOS

5 Features in iPadOS Not Mentioned on Stage

The headline features get all the attention, but the best stuff is often buried. Here are five iPadOS additions Apple barely talked about.

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Beta

My Beta Adventures with iPadOS and Catalina

A summer on the iPadOS beta — what worked, what broke, and what the first look at Apple’s new tablet OS revealed about its future.

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iPadOS

Questions About Pointers on iPadOS and the Magic Keyboard

When Apple added cursor support to iPadOS, it raised as many questions as it answered. Here’s what I was still wondering about.

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iPadOS

iPadOS Is Coming

Before the first release, the announcement of iPadOS felt like a big deal. Here’s what I was expecting — and hoping for.

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Tips & How-Tos

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Tips

What WWDC 2026 Means for Writers

A look at the AI features Apple announced this year — Proofread as you type, Write with Siri, Safari tab groups, and more — and which ones are actually worth a writer’s attention.

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Guide

Best Apple Apps for Writers: A Workflow Guide to the Ecosystem

The best apps for writers across the Apple ecosystem, and how they work together to support every stage of your writing workflow.

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Guide

Ulysses Writing App: The Complete Guide (2026)

A complete look at Ulysses — the distraction-free writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone — including features, workflow, and whether the subscription is worth it.

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Buying Guide
How I’d Build the Cheapest Apple Setup for Writers

The entry-level iPad is one of the best budget writing devices Apple makes. Here’s how it fits into the cheapest Apple writer’s stack.

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Tips

Multitasking on the iPad

Split View, Slide Over, and the gestures that make iPad multitasking actually work — a practical walkthrough.

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Tips

Working with Text on the iPad

Text selection, cursor control, and editing gestures — the moves that make writing on an iPad far less frustrating.

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Tips

Using a Mouse on an iPad Is Transformative

Adding a mouse to the iPad changes how it feels to work on it. Here’s what that shift actually looks like in practice.

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Tips

iPad Workflows and the Future of Computing

What does a real iPad workflow look like? And what does it tell us about where personal computing is headed?

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Apps

What Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro Mean for the iPad

Apple’s pro apps coming to iPad is a bigger deal than the specs suggest. Here’s what it means for the platform’s future.

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Opinion & Essays

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