Apple will not bring macOS to iPads despite user requests for the computer operating system. Craig Federighi leads software engineering at Apple and explained the company position during a recent interview. He believes iPads should stay simple and easy to use for people of all ages. The tablet design focuses on touch controls rather than mouse and keyboard setups. Apple wants to keep iPads different from Mac computers.
iPadOS 26 added many computer-like features without changing the basic tablet experience. Users can open multiple app windows and use advanced keyboard shortcuts with the new update. The system also includes a floating menu bar that appears when needed. These changes help people work better without making the interface confusing. Apple already supports keyboards and mice for users who want those options.
The company earned 6.4 billion dollars from iPad sales during the second quarter of 2025. Apple remains the top tablet maker worldwide and protects this profitable business segment. Combining macOS and iPadOS could hurt tablet sales and cost the company billions of dollars. Federighi says Macs work best with traditional input methods and iPads excel at touch interaction.
iPadOS 26 added many computer-like features without changing the basic tablet experience. Users can open multiple app windows and use advanced keyboard shortcuts with the new update. The system also includes a floating menu bar that appears when needed. These changes help people work better without making the interface confusing. Apple already supports keyboards and mice for users who want those options.
The company earned 6.4 billion dollars from iPad sales during the second quarter of 2025. Apple remains the top tablet maker worldwide and protects this profitable business segment. Combining macOS and iPadOS could hurt tablet sales and cost the company billions of dollars. Federighi says Macs work best with traditional input methods and iPads excel at touch interaction.
