Could the Apple Vision Pro eventually kill the iPad? That might sound like a strange question considering the differences between these devices. However, this is a topic that Bloomberg reporter and Apple tipster Mark Gurman discussed in his recent Power On newsletter. Though Gurman says this won't happen any time soon, he brings up some compelling points.
The iPad has lost some of its simplicity. Initially, the device was effectively a giant iPhone containing the latter’s great features. In recent years, Apple has tried to make iPads into pseudo-MacBooks thanks to peripherals like the Apple Magic Keyboard and programs like Final Cut Pro. However, even the best iPads can’t compare to the best MacBooks in terms of overall usability. iPadOS just isn’t as robust as macOS.
