Apple HIG iPad & Mac Special Topic (Platform Differences / Cursor / Navigation / Copywriting / Charts / Windows / Subscriptions / Dynamic Components)
In-depth design special topic for iPad and Mac platforms (Will’s reorganized deep read of iOS/macOS). Essential differences between Mac and iPad (touch vs. keyboard & mouse · 77% font scaling · neutral colors · gesture mapping) + three major frameworks · information layout / iPadOS 26 new window system (drag handle · window controls inside toolbar · one window per document · descriptive naming) / pointer (1:1 tracking · liquid glass highlight disc) / 3 adaptive cursor effects (Highlight / Lift / Hover) + adaptive vs. traditional pointer (adaptive precision · magnetism · realignment) / material form design / navigation (sidebar ↔ tab bar adaptation · flat vs. hierarchical · Push vs. Modal · navigation design derived backward from core value) / UX copywriting (PACE framework · VOICE & TONE · 4-step tone modulation · 4 improvement tips: delete filler words / avoid repetition / start with why / build a glossary · Great Alerts · Tips · teach users to use the app) / chart system (Marks / Axes / Descriptions / Interaction / Color · static vs. interactive · macro-meso-micro three layers · differentiation across multiple charts · fixed vs. dynamic range) / subscription design (Effortless / Transparent / Engaging · 3 steps 61% vs. 9 steps 7%) / modal sheets / safe area / Live Activities · Shortcuts · App Clips · Intents · Interactive Snippets · custom visual effects (iOS 18 SwiftUI).