

To Apple, the M1 iPad Pro (and again, all iPads) are devices for the “middle.” More than an iPhone, less than a Mac. The M1 iPad Pro does not run macOS because it’s not a Mac. While it’s true that the M1 iPad Pro has evolved significantly since the original release in 2010 - it’s thinner, the display is sharper and brighter, and the CPU and GPU performance just astound - Apple’s vision for the iPad really hasn’t changed in 11 years.

The general consensus seems to be: what’s the point of putting the M1 chip in the iPad Pro if it doesn’t do “real” desktop/laptop-class things? Designing for the 'middle'

They’re reasonable demands considering the M1 iPad Pro shares the same silicon with the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and 24-inch iMac.
