M2 iPad Pro Reaction - Apple’s “Pro” Problem.

When Apple introduced the MacBook Pro, it had meaning. What went wrong for them? Every single device that Apple has been named Pro has brought one major feature or another on top of their regular counterparts. Professionals can decide whether the feature(s) more is worth their money, or not. There is one thing we can all agree on, not all of Apple is perfect. What does Pro mean to you?

It’s hard to pinpoint where this started, but with the MacBook Pro being targeted at higher-end macOS users, it made sense. Even with the Mac Pro, Apple says that the Mac Pro designed for “pros who need the ultimate performance”, but with other devices in the Apple world—it doesn’t makes sense in my opinion.

With the iPhone Pro, Apple has made each iPhone Pro model have certain distinctions. For example, it is now possible to get a A16 Bionic. Previously, you can get that with the cheaper flagship iPhones. The iPhone 14 Pro has changed that. You are getting the A15 Bionic with the lower-end iPhones, founded with other distinct features. Better batteries (except for a iPhone 14 Plus), screens, materials, camera, design, and much more to list. This makes sense.

As for the iPad Pro, it’s in a weird position in Apple’s tablet division. Apple is holding back the iPad from its full potential to sell more Macs. Apple has long wants to keep the Mac and iPad separate because it believes that approach results in better computers and tablets, but that isn’t the case with the iPad Pro with the current state of it. Apple wants you to buy a Mac and a iPad instead of a hybrid device. Also, the current version of macOS isn’t optimized for touch. It makes sense from a hardware standpoint to call it Pro. iPadOS is at a weird point now. Stage Manager is cool, but it’s still running the same apps as before that is limited for some. I replaced my Windows PC for a iPad and never looked back. I love it, but it’s hard to call the iPad Pro in order to justify its price. Not most iPad users needs a LiDAR sensor on an iPad.

One thing that we can all hopefully agree on is AirPods is NOT Pro worthy. Unlike the AirPods 3, you get Active Noise Cancellation and a better fit than the AirPods 3 (unless you're Sam Kohl). Not all Pro devices are created equally.

In conclusion, it makes sense to spend a lot of money on a device if you want it to last a while but don't overpay for  features that you don't plan on using all the time. I will vote with my wallet.