iPad Pros Year in Review with Riley Hill (iPad Pros - 0239)
Dec 18, 2025
Riley Hill, the creative mind behind SlatePad.org, joins to reflect on a year in iPad innovation. They discuss the challenges of multitasking in Final Cut, new features in iPadOS, and the rise of DaVinci Resolve. Riley also shares insights on Apple's M5 chip, the future of larger iPad Pros, and the exciting potential of CapCut for iPad. Plus, they dive into ongoing design changes with Liquid Glass and the importance of proper app development for iPad users. Tune in for a lively look at the iPad landscape!
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Watch Pairing May Expand Beyond iPhone
- iPadOS 26.3 beta hints at third-party watches pairing to iPads, potentially removing the iPhone dependency.
- This would be valuable for users with cellular iPads who want standalone watch functionality.
Apple Will Slow-Roll AI Features
- Apple Intelligence and AI features are expected to roll out slowly with limited access and staged marketing to limit negative press.
- Riley expects Apple to cautious-rollout AI, knowing any failure will receive outsized attention.
Apps Still Ignore Core iPad APIs
- Many apps still ignore long-standing iPad APIs, causing duplicate file copies and poor multiwindow behavior.
- Riley says Apple requiring proper windowing and file APIs will be necessary to improve professional workflows.