Paul Haddad 
I ended up switching my iPad back to full screen mode. The new multi window mode is a bit beta fiddly but overall fine, just not something I have any use for on an iPad. Switching between full screen apps is really all I need.
Jun 16 at 3:09pmWeb
Show threadJacob WolmanJun 16
@paul it's even more fiddly, but I think Stage Manager + multi-window is the way to go. You can basically set up Spaces for common use-cases (e.g., Bluesky + Ivory (+ Threads if you hate yourself)). Of course lots of apps still make sense in full-screen and you can keep them saved that way.
Show threadjburkaJun 16
@jwolman @paul yeah, I’m finding that combo pretty great on my 11” m4 pro (with “more space” in display zoom). But the multitasking is awful on a mini.
Show threadGerardoJun 16
@paul Tried to use it, but on a 11" iPad Air, it's way too cramped. If I upgrade to a 13" next year, I might give it another shot.
Show threadMatthias Jun 16
@paul I disabled the whole iPad multi tasking some years ago.
My current one is stuck at iOS 17 an I have no intention of buying a new one anytime soon.
Show threadGene Cowan 🏳️‍🌈Jun 16
@paul yeah, i’m finding the old split screen/floating window more useful for the kind of multitasking one does while doing something else, like replying to a text or email while reading. Windows not necessary.
Show threadmaikmJun 16

@paul Same, except when I want to make sure stuff is continuing to happen in another app while I do something else, because I can't trust the OS to not kill it in the background.

Connecting an iPad to a 4k monitor though is something else. I'm enjoying windowing with that, and did so even with Stage Manager before.

Show threadJayenkai [ J-N-K ]Jun 16
@paul Ditto. Much like Stage Manager, it's probably great for other folk, but. .. I just don't get it!!!!
Show threadGeoffaireyJun 16
@paul I really hope they retain the Full Screen split screen without needing all of the window baggage. 2 apps side by side without wasting space on close buttons and a window border.
Show threadOlivier Roux (moose)Jun 16
@paul same... I guess on a 13" iPad connected to an external screen, a mouse and keyboard... but then I have an MBP for that. It is pretty well implemented, though.
Show threadMichael CookJun 16

@paul Is it possible to switch through control center?

I think I want classic fullscreen mode 95% of the time. But it would be nice to be able to switch easily to windowed mode and back fast.

Show threadPaul KrattJun 16
@paul I generally found that I agree, but small apps like calculator do look better to me in window mode.
Show threadPaul Haddad Jun 16
@sappharad I could see that but I just use an iPhone for stuff like that.
Show threadSteven WoolgarJun 16
@paul I currently use it as full screen only (not shocking). I suspect that having windowing will make certain kinds of apps be made and be used more. I hope. I love using my iPad and don’t need it to take more roles, but I’m open to it.
Show thread13xforeverJun 16

@paul sometimes I need to drag some files and now it’s super fiddly to switch to multi window mode, then the simple snap is behind the tap on the controls and then!the long press (or dancing with window flicking from the center of the screen to the side)

Why can’t we have old simple snapping in full screen mode?

Show threadAndreas FinkJun 16
@paul install switcher from macos 3 or so...
Show threadPeter ChristensenJun 16
@paul If I were Craig Federighi reading this post and the replies, my eyes would be rolling out the back of my head! LOL
Show threadHudsonJun 16
@paul is there a clamshell mode when attached to an external monitor?
Show threadjonas lindgrenJun 17
@paul It’s very buggy. But I like that split view/slide over keyboard shortcuts still mostly work. Stage manager did not have any way to manage windows using keyboard (except for fullscreen and minimize). I can easily press globe + control then left or right for splitscreen. Less buggy window management if you need to focus quickly