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The new iPadOS 26 windowing system could be a productivity game changer — here's why

Getting work done on an iPad is possible, though it’s not as seamless as doing so on one of the best MacBooks. While iPadOS is a great operating system for the best iPads, it’s not as robust as macOS.
Engadget

Apple is bringing back Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1

The reaction to iPadOS 26 has been mostly positive, but some users have bemoaned the absence of the decade-old Slide Over multitasking feature. Well, Apple just announced that it's coming back as part ...
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I spoke to Apple’s software engineering VP for the inside story on how iPadOS 26 finally became a real Mac alternative

Apple's iPad could have been the star. The tablet was, after all, conceived before the iPhone, but Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs ultimately pivoted to the iPhone, and the rest is history. The ...
9to5Mac

iPadOS 26 public beta is here, and full of powerful new features

The iPadOS 26 public beta is rolling out now, bringing Apple’s packed new software update to any iPad user ready to take the plunge. Here’s everything new. How to install the iPadOS 26 public beta ...
Macworld

iPadOS 26 is seriously making me think about dumping my MacBook Air

I am a diehard Mac user, even if it means I have to lug around a big and heavy (relatively speaking) MacBook with me instead of something more portable. I’ve tried using an iPad, but like many people, ...
BGR

5 Ways iPadOS 26 Will Boost Productivity For iPad Users

During the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple previewed its upcoming iPadOS 26 software update. Alongside a new design called Liquid Glass, Apple also introduced true multitasking for the iPad, finally bringing ...
9to5Mac

iPadOS 26.1 beta 2 restores Slide Over multitasking back to iPad

Apple released iPadOS 26.1 beta 2 to developers today, and it comes with a major returning feature: Slide Over multitasking is back on the iPad. Here’s how it works. Revamp of Slide Over works ...