A lot went down at yesterday’s WWDC 2022 where Apple unveiled its next-gen iOS 16 and more software updates, a new Apple M2 chipset, and more. In addition, the tech giant has also introduced the new iPadOS 16 with new multitasking features, a dedicated Weather app, and more. So, let’s check out the details right now.
Apple added quite a few significant features and changes to the iPadOS 16. Following previous rumors, Apple did add various new multi-tasking features to its tablet platform to make iPads more like laptops.
This feature is also available on the new macOS Ventura and makes multitasking easier than ever. And the addition of this feature to iPadOS 16 is surely a welcome change for pro users who like to use their iPads like full-fledged laptops. However, it is worth mentioning that the feature is limited to iPad models with Apple’s M1 chipset.
With iPadOS 16, Apple also brought the Weather app to iPads with an immersive view and in-depth information. Furthermore, the company redesigned the Home app on iPads and added support for Matter, which is a new standard for smart home connectivity that lets IoT accessories work together seamlessly. Moreover, the improved Live Text and Visual Look Up features also make their way to iPadOS 16.
Another new system app that Apple teased is Freeform, which will be available for iPads, Macs, and other Apple devices, and will let users collaborate on projects on a single white canvas. Although the app is currently not available, Apple confirmed to release it sometime later this year. Additionally, iPadOS 16 will support a new Reference Mode for color accuracy which allows the 12.9-inch iPad Pro to “match the color requirements in workflows like review and approve color grading, and compositing.”
iPadOS 16 is currently available to developers as a developer beta update. Apple is expected to release the first public beta sometime next month. For stable users, however, iPadOS 16 will come as a free update sometime in the fall of 2022.
