Apple Unveils Major iPadOS Updates: Revamped Maps, Personalized Home Screen, Enhanced Multitasking
Apple has unveiled a range of updates for iPadOS, bringing new features and improvements to the platform. The latest version includes a revamped home screen, enhanced multitasking, and advanced mapping capabilities.
The Maps app in iPadOS receives a significant overhaul. It introduces a new basemap for better visuals, Look Around street-level imagery for immersive exploration, Collections for saving favourite locations, and Favorites for quick access to frequented places.
The home screen gets a fresh look with widgets, allowing users to personalize their layout and place apps anywhere. Safari on iPadOS delivers desktop-class browsing with improved performance and new features for a smoother web experience.
Dark Mode expands to be available system-wide, providing a better viewing experience in low-light environments. Multitasking is enhanced with Split View and Slide Over, enabling users to work with multiple apps simultaneously. Custom fonts can now be installed and used across the system, enriching document creation on iPad.
Sign In with Apple offers a fast, easy, and private way to sign in to apps and websites using Apple ID. Apple Pencil gains new features like a floating keyboard and improved handwriting recognition, boosting productivity. The Files app becomes more powerful, supporting external drives and SMB network shares.
iPadOS brings a wealth of new features and improvements, enhancing the user experience and productivity on iPad. From advanced mapping capabilities to enhanced multitasking and privacy-focused sign-in options, the latest version of iPadOS promises to deliver a more intuitive and powerful experience for users.
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