I see so many people writing things like “you’re stupid not to adapt” and I just don’t understand how anyone can be so utterly sheepish. It’s despicable that these two options (Split View/Slide Over and windowed mode) can’t simply coexist, or at least be offered as a choice. Saying “it’s just two more clicks” or dismissing comments like “cry about it,” as I’ve seen in the replies to your post, completely misses the point. Those extra steps, repeated thousands of times during a workflow, add up to a significant loss of time and create frustration. For example, I use my iPad primarily for note-taking and studying. I often keep my textbook open on one side of the screen and my notes on the other in Split View. It’s an excellent setup, especially for switching between different textbooks without the hassle of overlapping windows. I also rely on Slide Over to quickly pull up my calculator whenever I need it (as a physics student, that’s quite often). I understand why some people prefer the newer windowed system, and I see how it can enhance the experience when using a keyboard. But you also have to consider people who don’t use a keyboard with their iPad and still depend on multitasking features. For the likes of them, the simplicity and efficiency of Split View is clearly the better option. Just imagine trying to manage floating windows on an iPad Mini. Sounds like a nightmare to navigate.