The release of iPadOS 17 brings a number of very interesting improvements to the iPad. The new version of the operating system includes many features for Messages, changes to Safari, interactive widgets and an overall redesign of the user interface. But in addition it also includes: Several new features that make the most of iPad’s potential.

Get the latest news and updates from Visual Organizer or “Stage Manager” new widget system It has more flexibility for the home screen. Let’s see what new functions Apple has implemented in these two sections.

Visual Editor

Visual Organizer is an iPad Multitasking system that allows users to Manage applications as if they were Windows within the operating system. It the ability to open multiple application windows, resize their size, and use a sidebar that shows all open applications for more convenient access to them. It’s a pretty excellent app management system, but it needed some improvements.

Visual Editor now lets you place apps in front of others

One of the most important changes coming to Visual Organizer with iPadOS 17 is that iPad users More freedom when moving and resizing apps. With iPadOS 16, resizing was more “default” so to speak. Additionally, there is now the possibility that: position or “overlay” one application on top of another.

Additionally, the iPadOS 17 Visual Editor can also: select multiple apps to add them to the user’s workflow.

Interactive widgets

Apple brought widgets to the home screen with iPadOS 15, but it wasn’t until the arrival of iPadOS 17 that the Cupertino firm turned them into smart widgets, or interactive widgets. What does this mean? Basically it is possible from now on Click on a widget to interact with its content Instead of opening your app. This means iPad users can complete to-do lists, manage calendar events, or activate home automation accessories using a widget right on the home screen.

iPadOS 17 widgets are much more flexible and interactive

With the arrival of iPadOS 17, Apple has brought more flexibility, more functionality, and why not, more fun to iPad widgets. Home screen higher level of widget customization When placing it on any area of ​​the screen, empty spaces should be left if deemed appropriate.

Moreover, Its size and position may change automatically Depending on the orientation of the iPad to present a more aesthetic display. Not to mention that Apple has finally come up with a solution. side section For widgets on the lock screen.