The new iPad operating system is coming very soon and users will be able to try iPadOS 17 first hand. However, the new operating system has some features that are not compatible with all iPads that can install iPadOS 17. Same goes for iOS 17, some features won’t be available on all iPhones.

iPadOS 17 hides many secrets beyond the most important functions. new lock screen or interactive widgets. The Pro has features that some iPad models won’t have.

These iPadOS 17 features won’t work on all iPads

There are iapwdos 17 features specific to certain iPad models.

React with your hands on FaceTime

This function adds a reaction with fun 3D augmented reality effects Like hearts, confetti or fireworks during a FaceTime call. You can share one of these reactions by simply waving your hand.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro (M1 chip and later), iPad 2022 (10th generation), iPad Air (4th generation and later), and iPad mini (6th generation)

FaceTime on Apple TV

This function allows Use iPad as camera and initiate a call directly from FaceTime app on Apple TVor cast the call from iPad to TV.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11″ (1st generation and later), iPad (8th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), and iPad mini (5th generation) and later)

visual health

This function tries to reduce the damage that screens do to our eyes. To do this, it tells the user to do it using the TrueDepth camera. Zoom out iPad if held within 30 centimeters for a long time.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro (3rd generation and later)

This is what the new iPadOS 17 lock screen looks like

autocomplete documents

In iPadOS 17 we have an advanced autocomplete feature that allows us to: Safely use saved information from contacts To complete a PDF or scanned document faster.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11″ (1st generation and later), iPad (8th generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), and iPad mini (5th generation) and later)

Autocorrect even more accurate

New autocorrect system using machine learning better understand how to writemakes autocorrect more accurate and personalized. Autocorrect words are temporarily underlined so you know what has changed and you can return to the original word with just one tap.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro (M1 chip and later), iPad 2022 (10th generation), iPad Air (4th generation and later), and iPad mini (6th generation)

Use an external camera for FaceTime calls

With iPadOS 17 you can: Use the built-in camera on your external display for FaceTime and other video calls. This is great when we connect the iPad to an external display for work.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro (M1 chip and later), iPad 2022 (10th generation), iPad Air (4th generation and later), and iPad mini (6th generation) (currently in English)

This is more than an interesting function

Online predictions as you type

An interesting innovation to improve typing with the iPhone and iPad keyboard. iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 predict words or phrases you type and autocomplete with a tap of the spacebar.

• Compatibility: iPad Pro (M1 chip and later), iPad 2022 (10th generation), iPad Air (4th generation and later), and iPad mini (6th generation) (currently in English)

Unfortunately these functions are only compatible with the latest and most powerful iPadsbut others will work on all iPads compatible with the new system.