iPadOS 26 introduces a new interface for the iPad, mirroring that of the Mac, and aims to enhance its functionality as a professional computing tool. The public beta follows four developer betas since the WWDC announcement. Key enhancements include a new Liquid Glass aesthetic, integration of the Mac's Preview app, an improved Files app resembling Finder, and enhanced support for multitasking and background tasks. Apple has also improved web app support, making the iPad an even more powerful productivity tool.
Apple has fixed multitasking on the iPad, mimicking the experience on the Mac. It's an answer to a long-simmering conundrum about turning the iPad into a professional-strength computing tool.
With iPadOS 26, Apple introduced a new Liquid Glass aesthetic, brought the Mac's Preview app to iPad, and revamped the Files app to closely resemble the Mac's Finder.
The new iPadOS offers better support for background tasks like video processing, allows folders in the Dock, and enhances support for web apps, increasing productivity.
Although the update includes significant changes making the iPad feel more powerful, the shift to Mac conventions, like overlapping windows, may not appeal to all users.
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