Apple Explains Why iPads Don't Just Run macOS

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By Joe RossignolJun 13, 2025, 10:46 am279 pts
iPadOS 26 allows iPads to function much more like Macs, with a new app windowing system, a swipe-down menu bar at the top of the screen, and more. However, Apple has stopped short of allowing iPads to run macOS, and it has now explained why. In an interview this week with Swiss tech journalist Rafael Zeier,…

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