Apple will end software support for 16 devices this fall across four product lines, with the Apple Watch seeing the most sweeping cull in the product's history. The full extent of this year's software drops became clear with the announcements of macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and watchOS 27 at WWDC this week.
  • SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works
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    3 months ago

    The Pro is a very premium device with a small target of use-cases. Costs more than a very capable Air.

    These days, get the cheapest iPad that works with a pencil (if you must) and has enough storage. Long battery life and near-laptop power.

    Lots of professionals work on MacBook Airs or Minis.

    Edit: also

    1. turn off the pushy Siri. Look it up. The issue of telemetry is the real problem, but only linux lets you escape telemetry.
    2. battery life is complicated; if you got a third-party replacement, they’re generally about 2/3 the running time of a stock battery and have about half the charge cycle—plus some user habits can really tank a battery quickly.