New ‘Pro’ Mode Could Change UI Elements When the iPad Pro Is Connected to a Keyboard, Trackpad, or External Display
Apple’s iPadOS might cater to a few percentage of users, but Mark Gurman believes that with this new ‘pro’ mode, the iPad Pro could offer more, but only when external accessories communicate with the tablet. According to the Bloomberg reporter, iPadOS is just an expanded version of iOS. As for what this ‘pro’ mode would offer, Gurman suggests the following. When the iPad Pro is not connected to any peripherals, it can be used as it is, either for media consumption or any other activity. When connected to an accessory, the changing of the interface could introduce a ton of options for users, especially those that use professional apps on the iPad Pro as their daily driver. This ‘pro’ mode should also be available for less expensive iPad models, as they too feature hardware that runs laps around iPadOS. A new option that turns on when you connect an Apple Pencil, optimizing icons, controls and user interface elements for that accessory. And, most importantly, a new “pro” mode that kicks in when the iPad is connected to a keyboard and trackpad, such as Apple’s own Magic Keyboard, or an external display.” Perhaps Apple would entertain such a request during its WWDC 2022 keynote.
