<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>iPadOS 26 brings multitasking features similar to macOS for both casual users and pro users.</li><li>Two groups of users are targeted: light users and those who require more advanced capabilities.</li><li>Features like Full Screen Apps make it easy for casual users to stick to familiar usage patterns.</li><li>Windowed Apps allows resizable windows and placement flexibility, appealing to more demanding users.</li><li>The Stage Manager option offers grouping of app windows, though it's less necessary with Windowed Apps available.</li><li>Additional features include a new menu bar, an improved Files app, and the macOS Preview application.</li><li>iPadOS 26 aims to bridge the gap between iPad and Mac interfaces, easing transition for users who switch between the two.</li><li>Feedback on the initial beta version is positive, emphasizing the direction Apple is taking with the iPad.</li></ul>

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