Forget Sidecar, someone just got the real macOS working on an iPad — and it proves it’d be a terrible idea
Virtual Mac on iPad lets you run macOS on your iPad, but I think it’s more effort than it’s worth.
A developer has managed to get macOS running on certain iPads, creating a project called Virtual Mac on iPad. This achievement requires a jailbroken tablet and a specific version of iPadOS. Despite its novelty, the setup is far from user-friendly, as it involves complex steps like installing a specific repository and signing into a jailbroken device may hinder access to features like Find My and iCloud syncing.
While some may find value in running macOS on their iPad Pro or iPad Air for accessing Mac-only applications or enjoying a portable platform, it's clear that this endeavor demands significant effort for limited benefits. The stark contrast between macOS's design for larger screens and input devices like mice and keyboards versus iPadOS's smaller screens and touch-based interactions highlights the impracticality of the setup.
Given Apple's continued emphasis on separating iPadOS and macOS, the project's limited utility and convoluted installation process suggest that Apple is justified in maintaining these distinct operating systems.
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