Apple iPadOS 19 update could make iPads feel more like Macs

Something to look forward to: Even though iPadOS is considered a great operating system for the tablet form factor, it still falls short in several areas compared to a full desktop OS. But that could change with the launch of iPadOS 19, which will reportedly see the slate's software more closely aligned with macOS. According to Bloomberg's expert on all things Apple-related, Mark Gurman, a key theme of Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is likely to be iPad software. Writing in his Power On newsletter, Gurman says that this year's iPadOS release will focus on productivity, multitasking, and window management. Many users have been calling for Apple to introduce new software that makes the iPad more powerful, especially in light of the new M3 iPad Air and M4 iPad Pro that are now available. While power users have asked for Apple to simply put macOS on the iPad, that isn't going to happen. However, the changes that will arrive in iPadOS 19 are expected to make the ... Read full article.