iPad enthusiasts have been clamoring for more flexible multitasking options for quite some time now.

Some have argued that the iPad should be more like a computer, with traditional app management.

What Is Stage Manager?

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Stage Manager is a new way of multitasking on an iPad.

you could also have multiple stages saved with Stage Manager.

Stage Manager iPad Compatibility

Unfortunately, Stage Manager isn’t available on every iPad running iPadOS 16.

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This isn’t the first timeApple has limited iPad 16 features to Apple silicon devices.

Stage Manager Limitations on iPad

Stage Manager is available on both iPad and Mac.

This is likely due to Macs having more memory, as many iPads only have 8GB of RAM.

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Any less than that could be asign that you better upgrade your iPad.

Instead, windows snap into a limited number of preset sizes and placements.

Is Stage Manager Any Good?

iPad Pro Connected to Mac

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Going forward, the least Apple needs to do is let users resize and move app windows more freely.

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