Your iPad is getting a big upgrade for free. 4 top features I can't wait to use on iPadOS 26

The upcoming version of iPadOS pushes the tablet even closer to being a Mac. But there are still features that distinguish it from Apple's product lineup.

Apple last month announced the latest updates coming to the iPad's operating system -- iPadOS 26 -- during WWDC 2025. The new iPadOS 26 supports Apple's goal of offering users a more seamless experience across devices, making its user interface more intuitive and consistent. 

Also: Did Apple finally turn the iPad into a MacBook alternative? My first look at iPadOS 26 says yes

All of Apple's operating systems across devices have a new version number of 26, which streamlines the different versions for consumers. Instead of each OS having a different version number, Apple is rebranding them all according to the year in which most users will have access to them. iPadOS 26 was announced today and launches to ...