<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Apple's Craig Federighi explains that the company isn't merging iPadOS and macOS as it would compromise the touch-based nature of the iPad.</li><li>iPadOS 26 aims to balance simplicity and power-user features without turning iPads into full Macs.</li><li>Apple is happy to borrow ideas between macOS and iPadOS while keeping the platforms distinct.</li><li>The goal is to allow iPad users to delve deeper into features without losing the simplicity that defines the iPad.</li><li>New iPadOS features enable toggling between multi-window mode and traditional full-screen apps to cater to different user preferences.</li><li>Apple is rumored to be working on a 19-inch foldable device that could bridge the gap between the iPad and Mac, potentially launching around 2028.</li></ul>

‘With macOS, you’d lose what makes iPad iPad’: Apple explains why it’ll never let its tablets become full Macs

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