Apple’s iPadOS 16 brings with it a new and improved feature set.
Our whole catalog of tips has been revised with these new features in mind, but if you’ve just updated, you’ll want to know what’s new this year without reading through every single post. So we’ve compiled a rundown of the most notable iPadOS changes you should check out. There’s plenty here you won’t want to miss.
Most of the changes for iPad this year mirror those on the iPhone, but there are a few exclusive features that keep iPadOS distinct. Tap on anything that piques your interest for more details.
What’s new?
M1 iPads get powerful new multitasking capabilities
Focus modes are more customizable and powerful than ever
FaceTime gets new Handoff and Continuity Camera features
Dictation is much improved and can understand emojis
Messages lets you mark unread, recover deleted messages, and even undo send
Photos adds duplicate detection, editing improvements, and more
iCloud Shared Photo Library offers a new way to share snaps
Lift From Background is perhaps the craziest new trick in iOS 16
Safari upgrades tab groups with new collaboration options
Passkeys give a glimpse towards a password-free future
Notes improves upon smart folders, collaboration, and more
Mail gets smarter with productivity and anti-stupidity features
Maps continues to improve with multi-stop routing, travel cards, and more
Books gets some nice changes, but the page turn animations are gone
Home gets a redesign, making it easier to manage your smart gadgets
Translate just got better with more languages and a full camera mode
News adds improved sports coverage and local news sources
Memoji brings lots more customization, plus some new sticker poses
Lockdown Mode offers protection against rare cyberattacks