Apple has released iPadOS 26, the largest iPadOS update ever, with a new design and enhanced multitasking capabilities.
Key upgrades in iPadOS 26 include a revamped design, new windowing tools, added apps like Preview, Genmoji, and Image Playground, and an improved Files app.
Apple's Craig Federighi described iPadOS 26 as a transformational update, pushing the iPad's capabilities to new levels.
The new iPadOS version introduces a naming convention based on the year, with iPadOS 26 set for a September 2025 release.
iPadOS 26 features a visual overhaul with a new UI design inspired by visionOS and Liquid Glass digital material.
Enhancements in multitasking include a more flexible window management system, Expos view, and support for up to six simultaneous windows.
The update brings a menu bar to windowed mode, a Preview app for PDFs, and a new Apple Games app for gaming consolidation on iPad.
Additional features in iPadOS 26 include Genmoji, Image Playground, enhanced Siri capabilities, Live Translation, background task support, Journal app, improved audio recording, and various app updates.
Users can expect improved functionality across a range of apps like Files, Messages, Notes, Calculator, and a new reed pen in the pen toolkit.
With these significant upgrades, iPadOS 26 aims to elevate the iPad user experience and make the most of the device's powerful hardware.
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