Okay, let’s address the elephant in the room. Typing on the screen itself? That’s for short bursts. For real writing, you’ll want the keyboard. But here’s where it gets cool: you can use your finger to highlight text or drag and drop images like a pro.
It’s like you’re a conductor of your own document. Tap to add a comment, swipe to scroll, pinch to zoom. It feels more like playing with words than working. Seriously, try it—it’s addictive.
And don’t forget the Apple Pencil. You can scribble notes directly into a Google Doc using handwriting, and it turns into real text. It’s like having a magic pen that doesn’t hate your messy handwriting.
But is it better than a laptop?
That’s the million-dollar question, right? For pure speed, a MacBook or a ThinkPad will still beat the iPad. But here’s the twist: the iPad Pro is better at starting. It’s instant-on, battery lasts forever, and it never gets hot on your lap.
Google Docs on the iPad Pro is also surprisingly good at collaboration. You can share a link, and two people can watch each other type on the same screen. It feels like a magic typewriter with a friend attached.
Plus, the iPad Pro has that split-screen trick. You can have Google Docs on one side and a web browser or music app on the other. Multitasking without the headache of a tiny laptop screen.
Initial Thoughts on iPadOS: A New Path Forward - MacStories
