Stage manager question

[Dentifrice]

So I’m thinking about getting a 2021 ipad pro 12.9.

Some questions, do all apps support stage manager? I have some app that runs vertical only even on ipad. No problem for this?

Also, my monitor is a 4K display. Can you scall the image like on macos? Because native 4k everything is very very small.

Thanks

 

[Ludatyk]

Some questions, do all apps support stage manager? I have some app that runs vertical only even on ipad. No problem for this?

Yes, all apps support Stage Manager regardless if they didn’t implement SplitView/SlideOver. And vertical only apps are able to switch to any orientation when using Stage Manager.

Also, my monitor is a 4K display. Can you scall the image like on macos? Because native 4k everything is very very small.

Thanks

Not sure what you mean by scall the image? But if you are referring to resolution settings… there is only two options when using an external 4K monitor “Large Text” and “Default,” unfortunately “More Space” is not an option.

 

[Dentifrice]

Can you elaborate on « more space » ?

 

[rui no onna]

Can you elaborate on « more space » ?

12.9” Default

12.9” More Space

 

[Dentifrice]

And it’s not available on external 4k display but it is on the ipad itself?

 

[rui no onna]

And it’s not available on external 4k display but it is on the ipad itself?

Yes, on the iPad itself.

Note that More Space usually makes the fonts smaller. I'm guessing Default or Large Text are probably more comfortable on the external 4K display.

 

[Ludatyk]

Yes, on the iPad itself.

Note that More Space usually makes the fonts smaller. I'm guessing Default or Large Text are probably more comfortable on the external 4K display.

I rather Apple unlock it for 4k displays… Its on “Default” or “Large Text” on 1080p displays as well, as far I know…. “More Space” is only available for 5k+ displays.

 

[Jedimindtrick]

I rather Apple unlock it for 4k displays… Its on “Default” or “Large Text” on 1080p displays as well, as far I know…. “More Space” is only available for 5k+ displays.

It works on 4k Displays, It works on both my LG Ultra HD 4k and my LG Ultrafine 5k. I think the only prerequisite is a USB C connection, which the LG Ultra HD 4k has. Which is great because it powers the iPad, and has USB type A ports on the back, so the iPad is able to read those. So my 512gb thumb drive and my Logitech receiver for my mouse and keyboard work perfectly with one simple USB C connection. I don't have to switch bluetooth connections with my mouse or keyboard, the USB Logitech connector is picked up perfectly by the iPad Pro. So I can swap out a MacBook Pro or iPad Pro (or Steam Deck!) use one USB C connection and everything is picked up.

Sadly the LG Ultrafine 5k, which Apple partnered with LG on, preforms horribly with the M1 iPad Pro in Stage Manager. It basically breaks Stage Manager to the point that it's unusable. Stage Manager runs on the LG Ultra HD 4k normally, no bugs at all. So I do not recommend the LG Ultrafine, the Ultra HD 4k Model: 27uk670 works great and I would recommend it if you want a 4k monitor for your iPad Pro.

 

[martens]

It works over DisplayPort as well (Acer ProArt 27" 1920x1200). Didn't work over its DVI (flicker every few seconds). I like it so much I'm thinking of getting a 4K monitor mostly for this (and to plug an Apple TV into).

 

[Ludatyk]

It works on 4k Displays, It works on both my LG Ultra HD 4k and my LG Ultrafine 5k. I think the only prerequisite is a USB C connection, which the LG Ultra HD 4k has.

I have the Samsung M7 Monitor which has USB-C connection and I don’t have the option for “More Space”… perhaps it has something to do with Samsung drivers.

But lately I haven’t been using iPad on an external display since I received a MBP.

 

[Jedimindtrick]

I have the Samsung M7 Monitor which has USB-C connection and I don’t have the option for “More Space”… perhaps it has something to do with Samsung drivers.

But lately I haven’t been using iPad on an external display since I received a MBP.

Nice! Intel or Apple Silicon? If it's an intel, egpu's are a really cool set up. I snagged a razor core X off eBay for cheap, now I boot into Windows if I want to game and I feel like I have the best of both worlds.

That's weird that the Samsung displays won't support it, I wonder if it has something to do with Apple working with LG in recent years with the Ultrafine line.

 

[Ludatyk]

Nice! Intel or Apple Silicon? If it's an intel, egpu's are a really cool set up. I snagged a razor core X off eBay for cheap, now I boot into Windows if I want to game and I feel like I have the best of both worlds.

Apple Silicon (14" MBP). And I'm not much of a PC gamer... I prefer console.

That's weird that the Samsung displays won't support it, I wonder if it has something to do with Apple working with LG in recent years with the Ultrafine line.

Well, I checked your model from the website which indicates it can support 4K and 5k resolutions, so... just because it technically says it's a 4K display you can output 5k resolutions. Which might explains you get that option for "more space."

 

[Jedimindtrick]

Apple Silicon (14" MBP). And I'm not much of a PC gamer... I prefer console.


Well, I checked your model from the website which indicates it can support 4K and 5k resolutions, so... just because it technically says it's a 4K display you can output 5k resolutions. Which might explains you get that option for "more space."

It’s not a 5k monitor. You can’t buy a 5k monitor for that price. Click on product specs, you’ll see the max resolution is 3840 x 2160, which is 4k. I think the website is (confusingly) referring to other monitors in their lineup that offer 5k (like the Ultrafine that I have).

 

[Ludatyk]

It’s not a 5k monitor. You can’t buy a 5k monitor for that price. Click on product specs, you’ll see the max resolution is 3840 x 2160, which is 4k. I think the website is (confusingly) referring to other monitors in their lineup that offer 5k (like the Ultrafine that I have).

Fair enough. Perhaps… it’s something to do with Apple and LG display relationship, since they are the only ones that have 5k displays on the market now.

But what I find odd is… on my MBP, I can plug it via USB-C to the 4k monitor and get an assortment of resolution options whereas on the iPad… nope. Only two.

 

[Jedimindtrick]

Fair enough. Perhaps… it’s something to do with Apple and LG display relationship, since they are the only ones that have 5k displays on the market now.

But what I find odd is… on my MBP, I can plug it via USB-C to the 4k monitor and get an assortment of resolution options whereas on the iPad… nope. Only two.

I know, just one of those weird decisions Apple has made. Kind of like how my first gen Apple trackpad supports four finger gestures on MacOS, but won’t on iPadOS.

I’m sure they’ll update it in the future. Just like the audio support when plugged into an external monitor. Those are basic features can’t go ignored.

 

[Dentifrice]

FYI I received my ipad pro. I have a Dell 4k monitor and I have the « more space » option available