I want to share my thoughts on Stage Manager in iPadOS, a feature that I have grown to appreciate. Before upgrading to an iPad Pro that supports this feature, I had only heard negative feedback about it. Initially, my experience with Stage Manager was challenging.
It took me three tries to really grasp how it worked; each time I would turn it on, get frustrated, and eventually give up. However, once I moved past that initial learning curve, I discovered how transformative it is. What truly stands out is how Stage Manager brings the iPad closer to resembling a full-fledged operating system.
It enhances multitasking, making it more fluid and dynamic. The ability to work with overlapping windows and switch tasks effortlessly feels liberating compared to the conventional split-view layout. It’s not simply a matter of having multiple apps open; it’s about how you can organize and interact with them in a seamless manner.
Despite its strengths, I recognize that Stage Manager isn’t perfect and there’s certainly room for improvement. Nevertheless, it has fundamentally changed my iPad experience for the better, even though I don’t engage in heavy tasks like coding or video editing. I’m curious whether others have had a similar experience.
Did you give up after just one attempt, or would you consider giving Stage Manager another try? If not many people use this feature, I wonder what that means for the future of a more advanced iPadOS.
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