In the final episode of Adapt, Federico and Ryan talk in-depth about the iPad’s future. What updates may be coming in 2021? What longer-term changes might Apple be planning? And will the future of computing look anything like it does today?

The iPad in 2020

Dec 10th, 2020 1h

In this penultimate episode, Federico and Ryan do a 2020 year in review for the iPad then assess the state of the iPad’s current hardware and software.

One Week with an M1 Mac

Nov 26th, 2020 59m 59s

After five years using an iPad Pro full-time, Ryan spent a week on an M1 MacBook Air and let his iPad collect dust; Federico has questions.

The One About the Mac

Nov 12th, 2020 58m 46s

There was a big Mac event this week, and Apple has Federico and Ryan more intrigued by the Mac than they have been in years. Someone may have even made a new computing purchase this week.

The iPad Air

Oct 29th, 2020 53m 47s

Now that the iPad Air is in users’ hands, including Federico’s, Ryan quizzes his friend on all the finer details of the new device, especially as compared to the iPad Pro.

iPhone and Chill

Oct 15th, 2020 59m 53s

Apple announced new iPhones this week, so Federico and Ryan get in the event spirit by talking through how they use their iPhones and iPads in different, but complementary ways.

Third-Party iPadOS 14 Apps

Oct 1st, 2020 54m 35s

Lots of third-party apps have updated with support for iPadOS 14 features, and Federico and Ryan want to share some of their favorites.

iPad Air’s Almost a Pro

Sep 17th, 2020 1h 11m

iOS and iPadOS 14 are out and an Apple event this week brought new iPads with it. After processing the unexpected OS release together, Federico and Ryan cover the new iPads and especially the iPad Air.

Big iPad, Small iPad

Sep 3rd, 2020 1h 20m

Resuming our regularly scheduled iPad programming after a one-episode Mac diversion, Federico’s back and Ryan quizzes him about his iPad mini use and the findings from his challenge.

Mac Curious

Aug 20th, 2020 1h 18m

With Federico away, in his absence special guest John Voorhees joins Ryan to talk through a borderline forbidden topic: Ryan’s recent Mac curiosity, which leads him to quiz John all about modern Mac life.

Seven Weeks with iPadOS 14

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 8m

Believe it or not, the iPadOS 14 beta has been out for nearly seven weeks already. After using the beta every day since WWDC, Federico and Ryan talk about the features that have made a noteworthy impact on their iPad use.

Highs and Lows of iPad Computing

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 2m

Concluding their series on using the iPad as a primary computer, Federico and Ryan talk about why they love being iPad-first and also share reasons why it isn’t for everyone.

App Extravaganza

Jul 9th, 2020 1h 26m

Following up their discussion of iPad apps for task management, note-taking, and calendars, Federico and Ryan go all-out with an app extravaganza, covering over 40 apps in nine key categories like email, video conferencing, development, and mor

iPadOS 14

Jun 25th, 2020 47m

It’s WWDC week, and Federico and Ryan both have iPadOS 14 running on their iPad Pros so they can offer a deep dive into everything new.

Apps for Task Management, Calendars, and Note-Taking

Jun 11th, 2020 1h 7m

When the iPad is your primary computer, choosing the right apps is more important than ever. Federico and Ryan tackle three key app categories in this episode: task management, calendars, and note-taking.

iPad Primer: Key iPadOS Concepts

May 28th, 2020 58m 11s

When making the iPad your primary computer, it may be difficult adjusting to the differences between macOS and iPadOS, so today Federico and Ryan share some key OS concepts to be mindful of.

iPad Primer: Choosing the Right Hardware

May 14th, 2020 1h 9m

This episode kicks off a new series where Federico and Ryan go in-depth on the process of adopting the iPad as your primary computer. First order of business: which iPad model and accessories should you buy?

The 11-inch iPad Pro Experiment

Apr 30th, 2020 1h 12m

Ryan used an 11-inch iPad Pro most of the week, Federico used it half a day, and both share their thoughts on the device relative to their normal 12.9-inch setups. Also, the Magic Keyboard is here, and someone almost returned it.

Modular Computing and iPad Sizes

Apr 16th, 2020 1h 4m

Federico and Ryan discuss using the iPad Pro as a modular computer, and the pros and cons of the 12.9-inch and 11-inch models in different setups. Afterwards, a Keynote presentation about, to the surprise of no one, the iPad.

Cursors and Keyboards in iPadOS 13.4

Apr 2nd, 2020 1h 11m

It's been a big two weeks for iPad news. Federico and Ryan discuss the new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard, then go deep on mouse and trackpad support and full keyboard access in iPadOS 13.4.

iPadOS File Management

Mar 19th, 2020 1h 5m

It's time for an iPad file management primer. Federico details iCloud Drive, CloudKit, file bookmarks, open in place, file providers, the document browser, and more, then Ryan shares his spreadsheet app findings.

Trackpads for iPads

Mar 5th, 2020 1h 4m

Inspired by a report that the iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard will gain a trackpad this year, Federico and Ryan imagine what that would mean for the future of the iPad.

Problem Tasks on iPad

Feb 20th, 2020 1h 3m

Federico walks through the tasks that he still has to turn to a Mac to accomplish, then Ryan details how iPad apps do handling large text or PDF files.

Fixing Multitasking

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 24m

Multitasking is key to using the iPad as a primary computer, but the current drag and drop-centric system is flawed. Ryan shares his idea for a new approach, then Federico details his email app discoveries.