Other cool trackpad shortcuts include initiating Slide Over, accessing the dock, and more, with just one finger. You can swipe left or right with three fingers to switch between apps, swipe with two fingers to go backward or forward, scroll any direction with two fingers (and even pinch to zoom), swipe three fingers up to return to the home screen, and also swipe up with three fingers and pause to access the app switcher. Just like macOS, iPadOS offers many trackpad gestures. Continue reading to browse 15 features and shortcuts that might make you consider using an iPad as your primary computer.
There are many features and shortcuts that the Magic Keyboard offers that make using an iPad a well-rounded experience. Nothing about the Magic Keyboard seems like an afterthought, and it opens up the iPad to be used in all-new ways, but only if you know where to start. If there’s an indicator that the iPad is growing up, the recent Magic Keyboard and latest Apple Pencil are just that. Instead, Apple seems to be positioning it as a device that has a lot of the functionality-and power-of a laptop, with all of the conveniences of a mobile device. I think the iPad, and the recent introduction of iPadOS, signal that Apple has finally decided the iPad isn’t a larger version of an iPhone, but it also isn’t a desktop-class machine. Some people seem to think that this means Apple wants the iPad to be a computer. But if you’re looking for a solution from Apple that lets you use your iPad in a more traditional matter, this is a fantastic option.īut since when is the iPad a "computer?" Since early 2018, Apple has been more or less touting the iPad as a computer killer.
I’ve spent the past couple weeks with the keyboard, and for me, it has been totally worth it.ĭepending on your daily use and your budget, its value may vary and, there may be other third-party alternatives that offer many of the same features at a lower price point. The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro features a backlit, laptop-style keyboard, a trackpad, and a hefty price tag.Īt $300, many consumers may be on the fence regarding whether or not it’s worth it. Apple recently debuted a new iPad Pro with a few cool new features, but the real star of the show was an all-new keyboard smart case released alongside it.
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