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While Apple is almost ready to introduce iPadOS 27, which should come with an all-new Siri and several upgrades to Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 26 has been one of the most notable software updates for iPad users to date. With it, Apple upgraded the multitasking experience by offering a new Window Tiling feature that lets users open many apps simultaneously, while later updates continued to improve the multitasking capabilities by re-adding Split View and Slide Over. These are all features that further distinguish the iPad from the iPhone, while still relying on touch controls and the benefits of accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro, with hover, pressure, and other smart features.

So far this year, with the release of the M5 iPad Pro , Apple has focused on more systemwide upgrades for iPad users, including tweaks to location tracking, Apple Music functions, and the rollout of more Mac-like features.…