<ul><li>iPadOS 26 is set to make the iPad feel more like a blend between an iPhone and a Mac, with updates including Liquid Glass design refresh, new window system, Apple Intelligence features, file management improvements with Preview, and audio/video recording features for creators.</li><li>The update brings features like folders, Preview app, and enhanced window displays making it easier to use the iPad like a Mac, along with capabilities to edit and markup PDFs, drag folders to the Dock, and set default apps for file types.</li><li>New window controls in iPadOS 26 allow users to see all open windows at once, tile them for multitasking, and organize them into specific stages with Stage Manager, while also introducing Live Translation and computational tasks handling in the background.</li><li>Enhancements for creators include customizable audio/video inputs, voice isolation features for clearer recordings, and local capture feature for producing and sharing audio/video recordings on video conferencing apps, potentially making the iPad a Riverside killer for podcasters.</li></ul>

iPadOS 26 will make the iPad feel more like a Mac

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