does macOS run on iPad?

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No, macOS does not run on iPad. However, iPads with M series chips can play console-class games, similar to those on Apple silicon Macs, thanks to the unified gaming platform built with tightly integrated graphics software and scalable hardware architecture. This was highlighted in the Platforms State of the Union.

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