GoKawiilApple simplifies Split View setup for iPad in iPadOS 27.2
Apple's iPadOS 27.2 update streamlines how users set up side-by-side apps. Now, tiling an app to the left or right using window controls or the menu bar immediately shows the Home Screen, letting users tap to select a second app in one step, rather than having to manually swipe and resize as before.
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The change suggests Apple may be borrowing design ideas from iPhone Duo's Split View, which reviewers found more intuitive than the previous iPad multitasking system. This could indicate a broader effort by Apple to unify and simplify multitasking interactions across its devices, though the article does not confirm further cross-platform changes are planned.
- iPadOS 27.2 adds a faster way to set up Split View multitasking.
- Tiling an app now immediately shows the Home Screen for picking a second app.
- The update appears influenced by iPhone Duo's more intuitive Split View design.
Apple iPad (11th generation) — If you're excited about iPadOS 27.2's improved Split View multitasking, a current-generation iPad is the best way to try it out. It pairs well with a case or keyboard accessory to make side-by-side app use even more productive.
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