iPadOS 18: new features, release and supported iPad models
Apple introduced the iPadOS 18 update for its iPad
The arrival of iPadOS 18 represents a big step in the right direction For iPad operating system. This software update contains great news, new functions, subtle design improvements and a wide range of features, especially related to artificial intelligence. Below we tell you everything you need to know about the iPadOS 18 update available during WWDC 2024.
Apple goes to great lengths every year to deliver a range of software improvements for all operating systems in its ecosystem. This year WWDC24 welcomed all the news iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS 18 and watchOS 11 attaches great importance to artificial intelligence. But without leaving aside other changes that contribute to increasing the quality level of each system.
Also at this event, Apple introduced VisionOS 2, the second version of the operating system of Apple Vision Pro. Let’s see what iPadOS 18 awaits us! We summarize all its news, launch window and which iPad models will be compatible with iPadOS 18.
iPadOS 18: Artificial intelligence will change the rules of the game
Here are all the news about iPadOS 18. The new update for iPad brings with it many changes coming to iOS 18. Here are all the details about the new artificial intelligence functions of iPadOS 18 and other improvements in the operating system. iPad.
- New Calculator app.
- Calculator integrates with Notes.
- Siri assistant has been redesigned and has artificial intelligence.
- Improvements to the Photos app.
- New animations and transitions.
- New wallpapers.
- Freeform News.
- It gets improvements with notes, audio recording, and more.
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iPadOS 18 release window
The new version of iPadOS 18 was introduced today, June 10. Currently in beta phase. Although it is now possible to download and install the beta version of iPadOS 18, it will still take a few months for the official public release to be ready.
In principle, if everything goes as planned Apple will officially release the final version of iPadOS 18 in mid-September 2024. Right after the introduction of the new generation iPhone 16.
It is imperative to highlight that the beta version of iPadOS 18 includes: bugs, glitches and stability issues. We recommend waiting a few weeks for Apple to release new software updates and make iPadOS 18 a little more polished for a much richer experience.
iPad models supported by iPadOS 18
Finally, we present you the list of all iPad models compatible with iPadOS 18. If you have one of these iPad models, you will be able to install iPadOS 18 without any problems.
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini (6th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad (10th generation)
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Air (6th generation)
- 13-inch iPad Air (6th generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 11 inch (4th generation)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9 inch (6th generation)
- 13-inch iPad Pro (7th generation)
Everything you need to know about iPadOS 18 so far, an operating system specifically designed, on the one hand, for the arrival of two new iPad Air models, and on the other hand, for the iPad Pro series with an M4 chip. Now, with iPadOS 18, Apple’s new tablets will be able to reveal their full potential and take their performance to unimaginable limits in the industry. Also, your life will now be much easier with the long-awaited artificial intelligence finally coming to iPadOS 18.
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