iPadOS 18 first look: Apple sets the record straight on the future direction of the iPad, whether you like it or not

There are a lot of “ifs” and “buts” about the path the iPad is currently on: is it a tablet, a computer, or a hybrid device? That’s at least what I hear from many pro users. On the contrary, there is a large section of users who seem fine with what the iPad has to offer. So, I feel there is no unanimous consensus on the state of the iPad, and users have different opinions about the device. For Apple, the iPad is best suited for the things most people use it for, and this message was loud and clear at the Worldwide Developers Conference last week.