The iPad and the Mac have always been complementary devices with a few overlapping functions until iPadOS 26, which brings them a lot closer together. The big question since Apple announced iPadOS 26 at WWDC 2025 in June has been, Does this mean I can finally use my iPad to replace my laptop? Also: Apple's iPhone 17 event is right around the corner here's everything we know so far The answer for me is No. But that doesn't mean that iPadOS 26 isn't a big step...
