Arrived at the iPados 26. Like iOS 26 and Macos Tahoe, it also has a liquid glass design as well as many new features and improvements.
From a new window system and improved dock to a few small features such as new marker arrow and support for background tasks, the iPados 26 pack up some exclusive features that force you to update your iPad.
Window programs
The multifunctional tasks of the iPad 18 have been very relied on by the Split View programs and slipped. Although Stage Manager has been able to work with several programs at the same time and provided a relatively better multifunctional experience, it did not have a lot of management and felt limiting complex workflows.
Apple’s brand new window app mode on iOS 26 discusses these flaws and significantly improves the multifunctional iPad experience. For one, and probably the biggest change – now allows you to work with even more programs at the same time than before; The number you can open depends on the size of your iPad screen.
Similarly, unlike before, the App Windows supports fluid replacement, which allows them to be replaced by any size as needed. You can also choose the App Windows exactly where you want. The best part? The system remembers the size and position of the window, and the next time it opens the exact size and position programs.
In addition, the iPados 26 also adds a new multifunctional menu to the App Windows. This is the same as Macos, with buttons to close, reduce and increase programs. Like Mac, you can also use these controllers to tile on the Windows screen or open them with different divided views with other applications.
Menu of men
Similar to Mac window controllers, Apple also brings the Macos menu strip to the iPados 26. This does the menu and commands in a more accessible program, so how you had to do a variety of subgroups of browsing, as you should have done in previous versions of the iPada.
Getting to the app menu band is easy. Swipe down from the top of the program window or drag the cursor. You will see a ribbon with different menu elements. Tap or click the menu to reveal all the related options.
In most programs, you will also see a help menu in the menu bar. Taping or clicking will give you a search bar that you can use to find a specific command or option.
Improved dock
In addition to improving window control and multifunctional execution, Apple also made several changes to the iPados 26 dock. For beginners, Dock now supports more programs icons than before and changes dynamically based on the number of programs they have.
Then there is an option to add folders to the dock. So, if you need to reach certain files, documents or folders frequently, you can put them on the dock and reach them quickly from anywhere, you don’t have to get into the file program and browse the folders. To do this, drag and drop the folder on the dock.
Adding access to files and folders is easy. Tap or click the Dock folder to view its contents in a pop -up window. If this is a file, tap or click it and it will open it in the intended program. To remove the folder, tap and hold or control click the folder and select Options> Remove from Dock.
Another welcome change is that you can now drag and drop files directly on the dock program icon to open it. This can save you a few steps you should do to import the file into the program to start working.
More capable of file program
The file program is the main iPad file management program that allows you to browse, organize and operate files stored on the spot or external disk. Although he had developed over the years, he still had some noticeable flaws. The iPados 26 addresses most of them.
Apple first updated the list view in the file app. He now supports the sorting and replaced columns, a similar Macos finder that facilitates a detailed viewing of the file information. Then, after the current folder folder folder, he made the steps. This simplifies the navigation in the inserted folders, saving additional taps or clicks.
Apple also offers the ability to apply folders in the file program. Basically, you can choose a custom icon or a sensory as a folder icon. In addition, you can apply a specific color in the folders, making them easier to stand out among other folders. This is especially useful if you synchronize folders on all devices above iCloud.
Last but not least, the iPados 26 allows you to select which application you want to open the file or set the default file or file type application. To open the file in a specific program, file, long -term or control station, select “Open with” and select the application from the list. As an alternative to change the default program, long tap or control click and select “Get the information”. Then tap or click the drop -down output next to the “Always open with” and select the program from the list.
A whole new preview program
In addition to improving the file program, Apple also introduced several new programs, iPados 26. Preview is one of the programs. Basically, this is the same review program you get Macos and it simplifies many iPad assortment of tasks.
For example, you can use an iPad view to view images or documents and get more information about them, such as their exif metadata. Similarly useful when you want to remove the background from images. You also get the opportunity to create an image from a copied image or object in other programs.
Other actions of the iPados 26 Viewer facilitize scanning documents, form filling and document annotation and signing. It also contains images editing tools. At a time when you need it, there is an opportunity to export PDFS and images in different formats and sizes.
Brand new game program
Games are another new iPados 26 program. You can think about it as a central all -about information, such as game events, future major events or games your friends play. The program has the entire library of your games, including new and previous downloads from the App Store and Apple Arcade, so you can run and run them quickly.
Apple also provides personalized new game program recommendations based on games you like to play. It even makes solo games a common experience that allows you to invite your friends to compete with you with different challenges in different games. You can set the rules on how to apply the challenges of what you find appropriate.
Background tasks
The iPados 26 also provides much needed background task support. Thanks to it, you can continue to use your iPad as regular by downloading files from Safari or transferring documents from the iPad and external disk; No need to stay in that program to complete the task. When the task continues in the background, you can follow the progress in direct activities.
A more accurate marker
Apple has long used a circular ipados, not in a real arrow to help highlight and interact with the content on the screen when using Trackpad or Mouse. However, he has always felt inaccurate and did not offer the best user experience in performing tasks such as photo editing, where the exact choice is needed. The iPados 26 solves this by replacing the circular marker with a pointed arrow icon, which is more reacting and allows for accurate selection.
Protection App
At the time when you want to switch Windows, Apple has submitted an App Exposé feature from Macos to iPad. Thanks to it, you can swipe up and keep it on the screen halfway or make a three -finger swipe gesture on the track panel to quickly view all your open programs. Then tap or click the program window to get forward.
These are all noticeable accents at the iPados 26. In addition to what we have reviewed above, there are many additional features and changes in the latest renovation of the iPados that are worth knowing. Most of them are divided with the latest iOS update. View the hidden iOS 26 features to find out more about them.