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A comment on Ask HN: Why would Apple cannibalize its macOS/Mac ecosystem?.

Re:Ask HN: Why would Apple cannibalize its macOS/Mac ecosystem? by metaltyphoon on Monday June 09, 2025 @02:35PM (#44227656)
iPadOS still a single user OS as of today. I honestly think the moment it can run apps it the same unrestricted manner macOS can then the battery life would take a huge hit.
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Re:Ask HN: Why would Apple cannibalize its macOS/Mac ecosystem? by solardev on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @10:17AM (#44237094)
It's not like the MacBooks have poor battery life? I'd be perfectly happy with an iPad that could run my IDE and execute code, even if it meant a few hours less battery.
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Re:Ask HN: Why would Apple cannibalize its macOS/Mac ecosystem? by metaltyphoon on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @01:24PM (#44239214)
You are right, however when traveling carrying a MacBook vs an iPad does make a difference, even when it’s MacBook Air.
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Re:Ask HN: Why would Apple cannibalize its macOS/Mac ecosystem? by solardev on Tuesday June 10, 2025 @04:55PM (#44241350)
Yeah, that's fine, I'd be happy to live with a lighter, smaller iPad that can run regular macOS apps (or at least iPadOS ports of them).
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