With the presentation of iPadOS 16 also arrived Stage Manager, a functionality that allows you toresize apps as stackable windows, like on a computer. In this way, it is also possible to work on several applications at the same time as with Split View but in an even more advanced way.
The result in images (above) is quite telling and once again brings the value proposition ofMacand Apple tablets. Unfortunately, not all of them will be able to benefit from it, even after the major update which will arrive this fall.
Which models are affected?
According to the official documentation provided by Apple, among the iPads released to date, only theiPad Airfifth generation, theiPad Pro11 inch third generation andthe fifth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Proare therefore compatible with Stage Manager.
This is therefore not the case for the sixth generation iPad mini and the ninth“Classic” iPad is also excluded. Just like all the other models which are no longer on the market (except from third-party resellers). However, some remain very popular like the old versions of iPad Pro or iPad mini, more affordable with the depreciation of their price over several years.
The fault of the M1 chip
According to other information shared by the manufacturer, this sidelining would in fact be due to the integration of a proprietary processorApple silicon, the M1, in the latest iPad Air and the two most recent iPad Pros. All the brand's other tablets make do with less powerful motherboards, which in fact would not be enough for the significant energy demand of Stage Manager.
According to Cupertino, the functionality also requires a significant amount of storage and a particularly fast file transfer capacity. The hardware must also be able to support eight applications at the same time and in definition.6Kwith external screen. So many advantages which are therefore not found on entry-level items or which are several years old.
iPadOS 16 also arrived with many other different changes,which you can find in our complete summary of WWDC at this address.
