The iPadOS 17 update featured a general overhaul in the design of the user interface with a more elegant, minimalistic and aesthetic vision, among other features discovered in early beta releases. The interesting thing is that a few of them are ideal for the iPad Pro to be considered an increasingly effective replacement for the computer, at least for some users.

Let’s see below what these updates are all about, which will officially reach all users, but in doing so will change the experience and feel of your iPad.

window game

You still have floating windows, but there’s a big change in the feel of them. In iPadOS 16, Apple focuses on the most recently opened app and discards any other apps that are in use. Now with iPadOS 17, the window can be placed anywhere on the screen and can stay in that section even if you open another window at the same time.

The second change is window sizes increased significantly. Today, there are only a few default window sizes that every app can use. Soon this will feel different and almost endless. It will be great for those who are used to a normal macOS experience.

external webcam

In this beta version of the software, Apple introduced support for external cameras. allows users to connect DSLR cameras, webcams and other compatible devices directly to iPad Pro. You can connect the webcam directly with a USB-C cable or dongle, and then the device will use the external camera by default.

There is one thing to consider, which is Starting with iPadOS 17 Beta 2, this new feature only works in the FaceTime app. Apple is likely planning to release a new API so apps like Zoom, Teams, and Google Meets can take advantage of this feature.

Notes app improvements

The biggest update to Notes, use the app as a PDF editor. So you can import a document in this format and edit it as if you were at a computer. You can highlight, edit, strikethrough, annotate, and even use autocomplete features. You can also share the PDF with another person and work on it in real time.

Another remarkable innovation of the new operating system is Ability to link notes within the application. Something attractive and quite productive. This utility allows you to make connections between previous ideas, concepts or projects with easy access to other notes by simply tapping a link. So users can seamlessly navigate between linked notes.

Safari Profiles

Maintaining order and organization in an electronic device is essential for good navigation and even more efficiency in your activity. With iPadOS 17, Safari profiles work more focused; with which separate scanning environments can be created depending on the purpose. Whether for work, personal or research-related tasks, the user can create and protect multiple profiles, each with their own saved passwords, bookmarks and history.

This feature is very useful for those who share an iPad.. If you turn off a person’s work profile, you can enter your leisure profile without having to mess with or disrupt any task the other person is working on.

Increased speed with AirDrop

The AirDrop service, which is used to transfer files between compatible computers and iOS devices over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, will now be faster. From here For example, sending videos, photos, and other documents from your iPhone to your iPad will be quick in the blink of an eye..

Could you add another feature to the list?