Apple unveils iPadOS 26 at WWDC 2025, brings new design, Phone app and more updates
Apple hosted its annual developer conference event – Worldwide Developers Conference 2025 today. At the event, the company tools the wraps off the name of its new operating system – iOS 26,
iPadOS 26
, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and more. iPadOS 26, the next major software update for iPads, brings a powerful new windowing system, improved multitasking tools, and long-awaited system audio upgrades. Announcing the new iPadOS 26, Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering said 'iPadOS 26 is our biggest iPadOS release ever, with powerful features that take the experience to the next level and transform what users can do on iPad.'
'With a beautiful new design, an entirely new powerful and intuitive windowing system, even more features powered by Apple Intelligence, huge improvements to working with files, and new capabilities for creatives to power their workflows, iPadOS 26 makes our most versatile device even more capable,' he added.
One of the biggest features coming with iPadOS 26 is a revamped windowing system. Users will now be able to resize app windows more freely, move them around the screen, and open multiple windows at once. A new Exposé feature has also been added that will show all open windows at a glance, while a menu bar arrives on the iPad for the first time.
Apple also confirmed that the Phone app will be available on iPad for the first time.
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iPadOS 26: Supported devices
iPadOS 26 will be available this fall as a free software update for:
iPad Pro (M4 and all models from 3rd-gen 12.9" and 1st-gen 11")
iPad Air (M2 and all models from 3rd-gen)
iPad (A16 and from 8th-gen onward)
iPad mini (A17 Pro and from 5th-gen onward)
Apple Intelligence features will be available only on supported models, including:
iPad mini (A17 Pro)
iPads and Macs with M1 chip or newer
iPadOS 26: New features
The update includes a redesigned interface with dynamic elements like "Liquid Glass," updated app icons, and a more customizable Home Screen and Lock Screen. A new windowing system allows users to freely resize and arrange app windows, switch between them using Exposé, and take full advantage of Stage Manager and external displays. A new menu bar offers faster access to app features and commands.
Apple Intelligence, the company's AI system, is now more integrated in iPadOS 26, offering features like Live Translation in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone. Users can create custom emojis with Genmoji, generate images using Image Playground, and use AI-powered actions in Shortcuts.
The Files app has been improved with resizable columns, collapsible folders, and the ability to drag folders directly to the Dock. A new Preview app allows users to view and edit PDFs and images, with full support for Apple Pencil.
Other updates include:
Support for background tasks in creative and professional apps
Improved audio input and recording control
New Journal and Apple Games apps
Conversation backgrounds and polls in Messages
A built-in Phone app on iPad with features like Call Screening and Hold Assist
New 3D graphing in Calculator and Markdown support in Notes
Accessibility upgrades including Braille Access and Accessibility Reader
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