iPadOS 18

The iPad makes a great leisure device for watching videos, reading, or playing games. But it can also be a powerful productivity tool. I use the iPad Pro as my primary computer, and have been enjoying three key upgrades in iPadOS 18. Here are the best new features to boost your iPad productivity.

Today Apple has released iPadOS 18.0.1 for all compatible iPads. The update includes, most importantly, a fix that brings iPadOS 18 back to M4 iPad Pro users after Apple had previously pulled the update more than two weeks ago.

As reported earlier this week, a number of users have reported their M4 iPad Pro bricked after installing the iPadOS 18 update – which was released to the public on Monday. After pulling the update for the affected iPad models, Apple is now working on a fix.

iPadOS 18 comes with a ton of powerful customization tools. But overall, it’s not exactly the biggest release for iPad power users. There are no changes to multitasking or Stage Manager. But if you care about file management, there’s a significant Files app upgrade that solves a major pain point. Here’s what you should know.

Apple on Monday released iPadOS 18 to the public. However, the update has turned into a nightmare for some owners of the M4 iPad Pro. That’s because some iPads simply stopped turning on after the update, which led Apple to temporarily pull iPadOS 18 for the affected iPad models.

The experience of using iPhone apps on the iPad isn’t exactly great, but things got better with Stage Manager, since apps not optimized for iPhone can run in floating windows on the screen. But with iPadOS 18, Apple has made a small but important change to improve the use of iPhone apps on the iPad, and it’s all about emoji.

With today’s iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases, Federico Viticci at MacStories is back with his annual in-depth review of Apple’s latest updates.

Federico, everyone’s favorite opinionated and caffeinated madman, leaves no stone unturned in these reviews. This time, we get an in-depth look at all of the iOS 18 changes, big and small, and Federico’s broader thoughts on the state of Apple’s ecosystem.

Today was Apple’s biggest launch day of the year, with the new iPhone 16 lineup, advanced new Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and more. Another key piece of news today: release dates for the upcoming major OS updates. Even though no new iPad models were introduced today, we do now know the release date for iPadOS 18.

iOS 18 public beta 6 is now available for download, plus new public betas for iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. This beta 6 update is likely the final release ahead of the iPhone 16 launch event on September 9. It provides the best version yet for experiencing iOS 18’s wide assortment of new features.

iPadOS 18 isn’t very big on iPad-exclusive features. Most of the update’s highlights are cross-platform, like new customization tools and app updates that are on the iPhone too. But one of the few iPad-only features promises to improve the Apple Music tablet experience thanks to a customizable tab bar.

Apple has just released iOS 18 public beta 5 for iPhone, alongside beta 5 for iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. Earlier today, the companion developer betas dropped. These new updates are available for all users who are part of Apple’s public beta program. Existing beta users will see the releases in the Software Update section of Settings.

iPadOS 18 is a huge release for the iPad, but most of its changes aren’t iPad-exclusive. New customization tools, Apple Intelligence, and various app updates are coming to iPhone too.

One iPad-only feature is a redesigned tab bar for apps. iPad apps have historically used a similar tab bar to what’s found on the iPhone. Tabs would live at the bottom of the screen. But iPadOS 18 changes that with a new tab bar UI that floats at the top of the screen.

The new tab bar also comes with a secret weapon: you can customize it to add the menu options you care about most.

Today just hours after releasing iOS 18 developer beta 6, the companion public beta update is now available as public beta 4. New public betas for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, and more have dropped too. Here’s what’s new in public beta 4.

Apple has released new betas for its array of software platforms. Joining the just-released iOS 18 beta 6 and iOS 18.1 beta 2, developer beta 6 is now available for iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and more.

Voice computing is still in its early days. One reason is that voice assistants often aren’t great at understanding our words unless they fit a pre-defined model. Siri with Apple Intelligence will hopefully be a lot better about this in time. But in case not, there’s another iOS 18 feature that should do the trick: Vocal Shortcuts.

Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. Today’s update brings with it a variety of improvements and new features, especially on the Mac and iPad. Here’s everything that’s new.

This fall, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia will introduce a variety of big changes for users. Features like Apple Intelligence, Home Screen customization, iPhone Mirroring, and the redesigned Photos app will get a lot of attention.

But alongside those major improvements, there are also lots of smaller changes coming to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Here are some of my favorite little features in iOS and iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.

Today Apple has released a new public beta for iOS and iPadOS 18. Public beta 2 follows last week’s debut of developer beta 4 and brings those latest updates and features to public beta users. Here’s what’s new in the iOS and iPadOS 18 public beta.

Apple is prepping for one of its biggest software launches ever with iOS 18. A major component of new OS updates for the iPhone, Mac, and iPad is Apple Intelligence. Apple’s suite of AI features are not yet included in the developer or public betas. So when will they arrive?

Here’s when to expect Apple Intelligence to release.

Now that the iOS and iPadOS 18 software are in public beta, more people have taken the plunge and installed it on their devices. iOS and iPadOS 18 brought a ton of new changes. They introduced new visual changes like customizing the home screen with different app themes, as well as functional changes like the new control center. But there was one app that got an abundance of new features; the Notes app. Here are the best new features that are coming to the Notes app.

Math Notes and Smart Script are two of the most impressive features included as part of iPadOS 18 this year. In a new interview with Chris Lawley, Apple has provided more detail on how these features work with a deep dive into some of the tech behind them.