Apple has launched its first dedicated operating system for the iPad, making it easier to multitask, manage files and use Apple Pencil.
Revealed at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Jose, California, this week, iPadOS offers a range of new facilities that set it apart from the iPhone, including a customisable home screen and split-view capability.
It also offers improved functionality with Apple Pencil, including a redesigned tool palette, making the iPad more functional as a drawing tool than ever before.
iPadOS makes it easier to manage files and multitask
"iPad transforms how people work and express their creativity, and with iPadOS, we're taking it even further by delivering exciting capabilities that take advantage of its large canvas and versatility," said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of software engineering. "iPadOS delivers exciting features, including a new home screen with widgets, more powerful multitasking and new tools that make using Apple Pencil even more natural."
The home screen, available in dark mode, includes a widget called Today View
The new home screen still displays apps, as it always has.
But users can now create a custom widget called Today View, which offers quick access to widgets, offering the latest headlines, weather forecasts, calendar updates and other at-a-glance information.
The files app is redesigned to make managing documents easier
Multitasking is made easier thanks to the split...