iPadOS 16 officially launches on October 24, alongside macOS Ventura. Both operating systems were delayed and could not launch with iOS 16 as originally planned. But this new release date coincides with the launch of the new iPad 2022 and iPad Pro, which will start shipping on October 26.
This year, iPadOS 16 (technically iPadOS 16.1 at the time of launch) brings new productivity-boosting features. Most of them are coming to iPads that support iPadOS 16, but some features are exclusive to Apple tablets powered by the M1 chip and M2 chip.
Below is a brief overview of what you can expect from iPadOS 16 when it launches as iPadOS 16.1. We also have a full list of all the new features coming to iPad, if you want to know more.
Notable iPadOS 16 Features Coming to iPads
Manager
Stage Manager is one of the great features of iPads through iPadOS 16. This feature lets you resize windows like you would on the best MacBooks or the best Windows PCs and has a visible on-screen dock for easy viewing. access to applications. You can switch between open apps, with unused apps being moved to the side.
You can also plug your iPad into an external display. This feature was once only available on M1-powered iPads, but Apple has since said that iPadOS 16.1 expands functionality to four older iPad Pro models. However, these older iPads will not have external display support.
Collaboration
Collaboration lets you add and communicate with people on apps like Safari, iWork suite, and even third-party apps. Collaboration also works with other apps like Messages, letting you share content from Files, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Notes, Reminders, and Safari, as well as third-party apps in a group chat. Sharing this information gives everyone access, and you’ll be able to see updates and changes at the top of the Messages window.
free form
This application allows users to interact with a virtual whiteboard. Apple says Freeform is great for brainstorming and collaboration. You can use an Apple Pencil to take notes or even draw on the aforementioned board. It is also possible to drop photos, videos and documents into a specific group using the whiteboard feature.
M1/M2 specific features
Apple Pencil hover experience
With iPadOS 16, 2022 iPad Pros can detect the 2nd generation Apple Pencil up to 12mm above the screen. This allows users to preview their mark before making it. According to Apple, this feature makes using the Pencil more precise and “effortless”. The company explained how, in Scribble, text fields automatically expand as the pen approaches the screen and handwriting converts to text faster. Apple also says third-party apps can take advantage of this feature as well. However, note that only 2nd generation Apple Pencils paired with M2-equipped 2022 iPad Pros running iPadOS 16 support this hover feature – for now.
Reference mode
If you have an iPad Pro, you’ll be able to take advantage of Reference Mode, which lets the 12.9-inch model meet color requirements in workflows like review and approval, color grading, and composition – certainly a welcome addition for pros who use their iPad as a second screen. Display Zoom on M1-powered iPads lets you increase the pixel density of the display to see more in different apps.
Virtual Memory Swap
M1 and M2 powered iPads with at least 256GB of storage can use a feature called virtual memory swapping, which allocates SSD storage space to be used as RAM up to 16GB to be used as virtual memory.
Outlook
Apple has long talked about how its tablets could potentially replace laptops. Although this desire has not been fully realized, iPadOS 16 seems to bring us closer to this goal. This is due to features like desktop apps, enhanced collaboration features, and powerful processors in the new iPads.
We’ve spent a lot of time on the iPadOS 16 public beta and can’t wait to see how the full release stacks up. We’ll have an in-depth review of the new operating system at launch, so be sure to check back to hear our thoughts.
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