The introduction of iPadOS 26 marks a significant upgrade, allowing real multitasking with full-sized windows. Users can open multiple apps simultaneously, arranging them freely on the screen, simulating a desktop-like experience. The iPad now supports more productivity with the addition of a physical cursor and a menu bar similar to desktop systems. Although some bugs are present, overall performance enhances work capabilities and resembles the functionality of a MacBook or Surface Pro, fulfilling long-awaited user demands.
iPadOS 26 finally gives us real windows, not Split View or Slide Over or Stage Manager or whatever other multitasking attempts Apple has tried to 'differentiate the iPad from the Mac' or make it a 'touch first' experience.
Apps can be placed on top of one another or moved around the screen and dropped exactly where I want them. There's even a real arrow for a cursor!
When you open an app, each launches into a full-sized window. The familiar red, yellow, and green buttons to close, minimize, or maximize the window are there in the top left corner.
Still, I've been using the beta for most work tasks for the better part of a week, and aside from a few pain points, it's what I've always wanted from an iPad.
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