iPadOS 26 — all the new features for your iPad
iPadOS 26 is going to be a big deal. Announced during Apple's annual WWDC event, the operating system for the best iPads is getting a serious visual update thanks to the Liquid Glass design language coming to all Apple devices.
Liquid Glass is a universal design meant to bring better visual harmony between devices. Though unified, each platform will keep its distinctive look. For iPadOS, icons will be more rounded to better conform with the tablet's rounded edges. Apps and other elements sit above content and dynamically shift, depending on your actions.
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