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iPadOS 26 Review: iPads Will Never Be the Touchscreen Mac You Wanted

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-09-24 09:36:43

So, so many fans have begged Apple to finally make a MacBook convertible. Hell, most would be satisfied if Apple put a touchscreen on a Mac. Now TF International Securities’s premier Apple supply chain analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, claims the long-awaited MacBook Pro with a rumored rich and vibrant OLED display—which could arrive in 2026—might be reborn as the first touchscreen Mac. So, what do we make of the new iPadOS 26 now that it proposes to let you operate your iPad much like a MacBook? iPadOS 2

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iPadOS 26 now available with huge upgrades, here’s what’s new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-30 17:06:14

Apple has released iPadOS 26, its next major software update for iPad users—and it’s a big one. Here’s a rundown of what’s new in iPadOS 26. How to install and device compatibility iPadOS 26 is available to download from inside the iPad’s Settings app. You’ll find the update by going to Settings ⇾ General ⇾ Software Update. If your iPad can already run iPadOS 18, the most recent software version, then it almost certainly will support iPadOS 26 as well. There’s only one iPad model that’s been

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iPadOS 26 is coming to your iPad on September 15

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-09 17:35:41

Apple’s big ‘Awe dropping’ event was heavy on hardware announcements, but new software got release dates too, including iPadOS 26 which is coming very soon. The software update that iPad users have wanted for years is almost here, Apple has announced. iPadOS 26’s release date is set for Monday, September 15. New features are heavily skewed toward productivity improvements, such as the Mac-like windowing system, upgraded dock, menu bar, new cursor, and more. There’s also a Liquid Glass redesig

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Apple is about to finally give iPad users the best reason to go iPad Pro

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-10-25 01:00:24

Apple launched the iPad Pro nearly 10 years ago, yet this fall as the M5 iPad Pro arrives powered by iPadOS 26, the company will finally have a great reason for users to go Pro. The disappointing history of iPad Pro letdowns When the iPad Pro first came on the scene in 2015, I’ll confess that I thought it was kind of ridiculous. “A 13-inch iPad? What’s the point?” Turns out, I ended up loving the iPad Pro. I quickly made it my full-time computer, replacing the Mac. But many users who have t

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 5 now available

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-02 23:48:19

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 8 earlier today, Apple has released the fifth iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 5 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 5. The fifth public beta release follows the eight developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions of

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I gave iPadOS 26 a full summer trial - my verdict on using it as a MacBook alternative

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-11-03 14:27:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways In iPadOS 26, the addition of a Mac-like windowing system, a menu bar, a real cursor, and a much-improved Files app makes the iPad a lot better for getting work done. There are still a couple missing features that would make a big difference in iPadOS 26. While iPadOS 26 makes the iPad a much more complete device, power users shouldn't expect to get productivity benefits versus using a Mac. The iP

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iPadOS 26 beta 8 now available, launch only weeks away

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-03 18:04:57

Apple has released iPadOS 26 beta 8 for developers, likely the final beta before the RC debuts next month. Here’s what to expect. iPadOS 26 is nearly ready for public launch, here’s what to expect The testing cycle for iPadOS 26 is wrapping up soon. Apple’s forthcoming iPad software update has been available to beta testers since early June. But now, with September around the corner, the software is nearly ready to ship. Today’s iPadOS 26 beta 8 release might be the final beta before the RC

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Does iPadOS 26 make the iPad a computer? [Video]

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2025-11-04 16:00:00

The moment Apple announced iPadOS 26, it felt like us iPad users have finally been heard. For years the iPad has always been “almost there”. It had the powerful hardware, but the software made the experience too limited for most people. But now with iPadOS 26, that gap is almost gone. The new windowing system, improved multitasking, and better file management make the iPad feel more like a computer than it ever has before. So the next natural question is, can an iPad be your one and only comput

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No, iPadOS 26 isn't a laptop killer, but these 4 things make it a huge leap forward

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-11-05 14:55:26

Jason Hiner/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways In iPadOS 26, the addition of a Mac-like windowing system, a menu bar, a real cursor, and a much-improved Files app makes the iPad a lot better for getting work done. There are still a couple missing features that would make a big difference in iPadOS 26. While iPadOS 26 makes the iPad a much more complete device, power users shouldn't expect to get productivity benefits versus using a Mac. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The iP

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These iPadOS 26 features make me want the M5 iPad Pro

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-11 16:49:55

Apple is launching a brand new M5 iPad Pro this fall, alongside its biggest iPad software release ever in iPadOS 26. Here are the iPadOS 26 features that have me excited to get a new iPad. New iPad Pro hardware will offer the best iPadOS 26 experience For years, iPad users have been asking for software that truly takes advantage of the increasingly powerful iPad hardware. iPadOS 26 is Apple’s long-awaited answer. I’ve been using an iPad since the first model launched in 2010, and the iPad Pr

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Zoom to drop support for iOS 13 and iOS 14 soon

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-13 04:16:18

Heads up for readers whose corporate devices are stuck on older iOS versions: Zoom’s latest release notes say the app will soon end support for iOS 13 and iOS 14. Here’s what that means in practice. As noted by MacMagazine, today’s Zoom update to version 6.5.10 includes the following release notes: General features: -Upcoming end of support for iOS 13 and iOS 14 Meetings features: -Enhancements to joining personal meeting rooms Although the company doesn’t offer a precise timeline, this mea

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4 now available

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-16 18:21:24

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 7 earlier today, Apple has released the fourth iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 4. The third public beta release follows the seventh developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions

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iPadOS 26 beta 7 available now as public launch nears

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-17 09:05:58

Apple has released a new version of iPadOS 26 for developers, here’s what to expect from beta 7. Last week, Apple did something unusual and shipped two new iPadOS 26 betas to developers. Early in the week, beta 6 arrived, but it was followed on Thursday by a new build alongside the public beta. The second “beta 6” release didn’t bring any noticeable feature changes, but it must have included bug fixes Apple needed to implement before shipping the public beta. Today, however, just days after

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3 now available

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-22 08:14:09

Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 6, Apple has released the third iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look for the over-the-air updates to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3. The third public beta release follows the sixth developer beta release of the pre-release software. Apple is expected to release the final versions of the iOS 26.0 a

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I Replaced My Mac With an iPad for an Entire Week. It Went as Well as You’d Expect

wired.com Craig Grannell 2025-11-23 18:00:00

Even the most die-hard iPad fans have started to lose faith in recent years. Apple has constantly hobbled its tablet’s potential, twinning laptop-grade chips with an operating system that screamed, “You still need a Mac to do your work.” But now iPadOS 26 promises Mac-like multitasking, a revamped Files app, and proper background tasks. All of which sounds like something that should be fully investigated. Because we do things properly here at WIRED, this could not be a mere cursory glance at ne

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This iPad-MacBook Air mod is either cursed or genius, depending on who you ask

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-11-30 03:07:45

Back in 2018, Apple said it had no plans to merge iPadOS and macOS. So far, it’s kept that promise. Still, some Mac users keep wishing for a touchscreen MacBook, while some iPad fans want a more Mac-like experience. One YouTuber decided to build both, sort of. Building the iPadBook In his latest video, 舒灿 ShuCanTech shows off what he calls the world’s first iPadBook: an M4 iPad Pro docked onto the base of a headless M1 MacBook Air. The two connect through a 3D-printed magnetic dock (which he c

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iPadOS 26 beta 6 now available, here’s what to expect

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-30 17:07:14

Apple has a new developer beta of iPadOS 26 out today, with beta 6 bringing an accelerated release schedule ahead of next month’s launch. iPadOS 26 beta 6 accelerates release schedule iPadOS 26 development is starting to draw near its end. Apple plans to launch the software update to all users next month. And as it does every year in the lead-up to the fall, Apple is now accelerating its beta release schedule. Throughout most of the summer, new betas arrived every couple of weeks. But as the

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iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 2 now available

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-05 22:22:05

Apple kicked off the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta just in the nick of time last month. The company met its self-imposed July deadline after shipping four developer betas instead of the usual three. With Apple’s redesign direction back on track, we’re now seeing the second iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta release become available. iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 2 For iPhone and iPad users on the public beta train, simply go to the Settings app > General section > Software Update to look f

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iPadOS 26 beta 5 is available now, here’s what to expect

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-11 12:16:21

iPadOS 26 developer beta 5 is rolling out now, bringing the latest changes ahead of the software’s public launch next month. Here’s what to expect. Beta 5 could bring shift to new iPadOS 26 betas every week Apple has a new wave of beta software releases ready. About two weeks after developer beta 4 and the first public beta debuted, today iPadOS 26 beta 5 is available to install. There are a couple especially noteworthy things related to this latest update: Historically, August is when Apple

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iPadOS 26 makes this overlooked iPad setting more crucial than ever

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-16 17:25:39

iPadOS 26 is packed full of productivity upgrades, including a new windowing system that lets you use far more apps at once than before. And that newfound ability has made an overlooked ‘More Space’ setting significantly more useful. ‘More Space’ makes app windows more dense with content, perfect for iPadOS 26 No matter which iPad you’re using, iPadOS 26 has big upgrades for how many apps can be visible on-screen. On my 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, I can have up to 12 windows visible simultaneously.

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Apple releases iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and other updates as current gen winds down

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-24 17:03:19

Apple's next-generation software updates are just a couple of months away, but Apple isn't done with last year's releases just yet. Apple has released iOS 18.6, iPadOS 18.6, macOS Sequoia 15.6, watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, and visionOS 2.6 to the public today, fixing an issue with sharing movies from the Photos app but mostly patching a long list of security vulnerabilities. For iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, the list of resolved CVEs covers everything from the Metal graphics API to WebKit to networking t

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I've Tried Making My iPad an Almost Mac With iPadOS 26 Beta

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 05:18:00

I can see the light on the horizon. In the near future I'm carrying just an iPad around and it's my full everyday computer. The Macbook becomes a distant memory. Apple hasn't made my ultimate fantasy true yet, but with iPadOS 26 it comes closer than ever. The newest operating system for iPads, expected to officially debut this fall, is now available to try in a public beta. It adds Mac-like features galore -- including a new multitasking mode, flexible windows, little window-sizing buttons that

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I've Tried Making My iPad An Almost Mac With iPadOS 26 Beta

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-01 11:18:00

I can see the light on the horizon. In the near future I'm carrying just an iPad around and it's my full everyday computer. The Macbook becomes a distant memory. Apple hasn't made my ultimate fantasy true yet, but with iPadOS 26 it comes closer than ever. The newest operating system for iPads, expected to officially debut this fall, is now available to try in a public beta. It adds Mac-like features galore -- including a new multitasking mode, flexible windows, little window-sizing buttons that

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

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-02 03:13:55

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 Anyone interested in getting advance access to iPadOS 26 can install the update by first signing up for Apple’s Beta Software Program. You can sign up at beta.apple.com, then access the new software via your iPad’s Settings app. iPadOS 26 won’t launch widely until September. As a result, installing

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iPadOS 26 beta 4 now available with latest iPad changes

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-07 17:02:22

Apple has just released iPadOS 26 beta 4 to developers. Today’s release will likely also be the build that gets shipped as the public beta soon. Here’s what to expect. Beta 4 arrives ahead of expected iPadOS 26 public beta Just over two weeks ago, Apple shipped iPadOS 26 beta 3 with a variety of changes and improvements. Following its current biweekly release pattern, iPadOS 26 beta 4 is now here at about the time we expected. This release should provide the most stable version of the iPad’s

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iPadOS 26 is turning my iPad Air into the ultraportable laptop it was meant to be

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-01-13 17:35:00

M3 iPad Air running iPadOS 26 Developer Beta. Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET I was intrigued and curious to try iPadOS 26 when Apple first announced it at WWDC 2025 last month. For the longest time, the iPad has been something I've wanted to add to my workflow but couldn't due to its rigid operating system -- one that doesn't necessarily complement the iPad's flexible hardware. It seems Apple was aware of this, too since iPadOS 26 attempts to bridges the longstanding gaps between the Apple tablet and a

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The iPad cursor gets a fun Mac-inspired feature in iPadOS 26 beta 3

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-06 12:32:23

iPadOS 26 beta 3 was just released, and alongside some design updates and new wallpaper options, Apple has given the iPad’s cursor a fun feature inspired by the Mac. iPadOS 26 cursor now supports ‘shake to find’ feature 10 years ago in macOS El Capitan, Apple added a convenient and fun new feature for the system cursor. Shake the cursor back and forth rapidly and it would enlarge, making it easier to locate. This “shake to find” feature comes in handy when you’re not sure where your cursor i

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iPadOS 26 beta 3 now available ahead of public beta launch

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-06 17:09:19

Apple has just released iPadOS 26 beta 3 for developers. Today’s release brings the latest changes to the iPad’s big new OS update ahead of the expected public beta soon. iPadOS 26 beta 3 has greater potential for changes following user feedback Liquid Glass is the big theme of Apple’s new OS versions launching this fall. Every update includes a fresh design that brings greater uniformity across platforms. But aside from that redesign, Apple clearly spent a lot of time preparing iPadOS 26’s m

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iPadOS 26 has turned the iPad Mini into a powerhouse

9to5mac.com Fernando Silva 2026-02-15 12:34:30

The iPad Mini has always had a special place in my heart. I think it’s one of Apple’s most underrated devices. Its size, form factor, raw power, and portability really make it the truest form of an iPad. Now we throw iPadOS 26 in the mix, and I think you might have the perfect portable powerhouse computer. Between the new windowing system, enhanced file management, and multitasking upgrades, I think the iPad Mini is the ideal modern-day netbook. Here’s why. iPad mini specs Before we jump into

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iPadOS 26 feels like Apple finally taking iPad’s training wheels off

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-27 17:52:30

iPad users have been asking for software that matches the device’s powerful hardware for years, and with iPadOS 26 this year, Apple may be set to truly deliver that. Here’s why iPadOS 26 feels like the major shift we’ve all been asking for. iPad has a reputation for being held back by software I’ve been an iPad user since the first model in 2010, and used an iPad Pro as my primary computer nearly a decade. In many ways, I appreciate the iPad’s limitations. The default one-app-at-a-time UI is

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