Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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The iPad just got a brand new look with iPadOS 26, and Apple made the iPad more computer-like. But that last part sounds like deja vu. So I tried the iPad OS 26 Beta to see if hey, maybe the iPad really is a computer now. So let’s talk about what’s new, and if these new features actually do make your ipad into a more multi-tasking, power user oriented machine. Like the new UI design, the improved files app, the new menu bar and better window management. Then we’ll talk about what this means for the iPad and how it could impact the Mac.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:21 UI Updates
0:50 What’s New?
1:40 Mouse Cursor with Trackpad/Mouse
2:01 Dynamic Windows Management on iPad and External Displays
3:14 Sponsor: Paperlike
4:21 The Menu Bar
5:19 File Management is MUCH better
6:01 Is It a Computer Now?
7:55 What Does This Mean for the iPad/Mac?
9:42 Conclusion