iPadOS 26: Apple’s Most Powerful iPad Update Yet

Apple has unveiled iPadOS 26, calling it the biggest iPadOS release to date, with a bold new design, smarter multitasking, deeper AI integration, and tools that empower creatives and professionals alike.



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What’s New in iPadOS 26?


  • Fresh New Design: A sleeker look powered by Liquid Glass, making the UI more expressive with dynamic themes, updated icons, and enhanced personalization.

  • Game-Changing Windowing System: Users can now freely resize app windows, tile them with simple gestures, and manage multiple open apps effortlessly — complete with Exposé, menu bar, and improved Stage Manager support.

  • Smarter AI with Apple Intelligence:

    • Live Translation in FaceTime, Messages, and Phone.

    • Enhanced Genmoji creation and Image Playground tools with ChatGPT integration.

    • New Shortcuts actions for summarizing text or generating images with AI.

  • Files & Productivity Boosts:

    • Enhanced Files app with collapsible folders, resizable columns, and folder customization (icons, colors, emoji).

    • New Preview app for editing PDFs with Apple Pencil support.

    • Dock folders for quick access to documents and downloads.

    • Set default apps for specific file types.

  • Pro Audio & Video Tools:

    • Background Tasks API enables long-running processes.

    • Voice Isolation, custom mic input per app, and studio-quality audio for AirPods users.

    • Local capture support for high-quality screen and audio recording during video calls.

  • New Built-In Apps & Features:

    • Journal comes to iPad with maps, handwriting, and media support.

    • Apple Games app + new Game Overlay with real-time updates and controls.

    • Phone app now on iPad, featuring Call Screening and Hold Assist.

    • Messages adds conversation backgrounds, polls, Apple Cash in group chats, and more.

  • More Cool Additions:

    • New Reed Pen for calligraphy-style writing with Apple Pencil.

    • 3D Graphing in Calculator using Math Notes.

    • Markdown support in Notes, plus phone call transcriptions.

    • Accessibility upgrades like Accessibility Reader and Braille Access.

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