{"id":2757,"date":"2021-02-02T09:56:32","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T09:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1337033"},"modified":"2021-02-02T09:56:32","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T09:56:32","slug":"butter-my-body-with-the-ipados-14-5-landscape-boot-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=2757","title":{"rendered":"Butter my body with the iPadOS 14.5 landscape boot screen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did a shirtless man on a rooftop just scream \u201cniche design improvement?\u201d Yes, they did. And you know what? It was me<\/em>. And I was yelling about the new landscape boot screen feature that\u2019s appeared in the just released iPadOS 14.5 beta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Basically, if you have an iPad that works with the Magic Keyboard you\u2019ll be aware of a current quirk: an always portrait Apple logo when starting up your tablet. Effectively, when you turn the iPad on while it\u2019s connected to the keyboard (meaning the device is in a landscape orientation),  the boot screen is always in a portrait mode.<\/p>\n

All that might sound confusing, but it\u2019s really pretty simple. Basically, booting my iPad looks like this:<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>This landscape-orientated iPad boot screen is not \u201cit.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Is living life like this a constant trial? Would I say the non-landscape boot screen makes me suffer? Yes, of course. It haunts me. That\u2019s why I was hyped when I found out that the iPadOS 14.5 beta appears to have solved this issue.<\/p>\n

Slam your peepers on this tweet from Steven at Fjordstr\u00f8m Tech<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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iPadOS 14.5 beta 1 adds a HORIZONTAL BOOT SCREEN!!#Apple<\/a> #iOS14<\/a> #iPadOS14<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0hZ6WBSLQw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Steven \u2014 Fjordstr\u00f8m Tech (@fjordstrom) February 1, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Yes, friends, that is a horizontal boot screen on the iPad. No more having your expensive machine start up in a displeasing orientation. With iPadOS 14.5, those complaints will be kicked to the curb and stomped upon with great relish.<\/p>\n

The thought is that the iPad will recognize when it\u2019s attached to the Magic Keyboard and show a horizontal boot screen when this is the case. Most likely, this will work using the magnets that attach the tablet to the case, rather than the device\u2019s accelerometer.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there\u2019s no firm date on when iPadOS 14.5 will move from beta into a consumer-ready version. The time for this transition varies across releases, and could be anywhere from a couple of weeks to a few months. My money veers towards the former, rather than the latter.<\/p>\n

If you really can\u2019t wait and need this feature RIGHT NOW, you can sign up to the beta program here<\/a>. But chill out a little bit, okay pal?<\/p>\n

Of course, the joyous landscape boot screen isn\u2019t the only new feature in iOS and iPadOS 14.5. We\u2019ve already covered a new iPhone feature that \u2014 when used with an Apple Watch \u2014 will make it easier to unlock your handset<\/a> while wearing a face mask.<\/p>\n

On top of this, we can also expect to see app tracking controls go live<\/a>, an update that lets Siri call your emergency contacts, support for the latest Xbox and Playstation controllers, and improved Scribble functionality on Apple\u2019s tablet.<\/p>\n

Does any of this even begin to match the magnificence of a landscape boot screen on the iPad? Of course fucking not. But don\u2019t worry, when iOS and iPadOS 14.5 finally drop, we\u2019ll be there ready to rank all the main features<\/a>. Believe.<\/p>\n

Did you know we have a newsletter all about consumer tech? It\u2019s called Plugged In \u2013 and you can subscribe to it right here<\/a>. <\/i><\/p>\n

Published February 2, 2021 \u2014 09:56 UTC <\/p>\n

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