After months of testing riddled with stability issues, incompatible apps, and a host of other bugs, iPadOS 18’s beta development phase has ended. The final version of iPadOS 18 is now official and now available for download on iPad. Let’s review all the news!

Additionally, Apple has also released the final version of iOS 18 and other software updates such as watchOS 11, macOS Sequoia or tvOS 18.

You can discover below All the news about iPadOS 18Learn what steps you need to follow to install this new software update on your iPad and which iPad models are compatible with iPadOS 18. Let’s get started!

All the news about iPadOS 18

iPadOS 18 news presented at WWDC 2024

Apple Unveils iPadOS 18 at WWDC 2024 A multitude of new functions are ready to continue perfecting the user experience of the operating system.The iPadOS 18 update is bordering on perfection, with highly relevant new features such as the redesign of Siri, improvements to Notes, Apple Intelligence or the personalization of the home screen.

Apple Intelligence

Craig Federighi, Apple Intelligence recap

Apple Intelligence is Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning platform, designed to deliver a host of new features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. The new AI innovations include: notification summaries, predictive text, emoji and image rendering, ChatGPT support, and Siri architecture redesignNow he will be a more proactive, dynamic assistant and will understand the language better.

However, it is worth noting that the new Apple Intelligence features will not be available until the release of iPadOS 18.1.

Home Screen Customization

New look of the home screen

Apple has introduced a new layer of customization for the home screen of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 that allows users to Place app icons on any area and apply dark mode, light mode, auto mode and color mode to your appearance.

On the other hand, the iPadOS 18 home screen customization system now the option to increase the size of app icons.

Control Center

iPadOS 18 Control Center has a slightly different visual appearance

The iPadOS 18 Control Center is one of the elements of the system that has undergone a major redesign. It has a completely new look, some sections like the connections panel have been reorganized and new pages have been added You can access it by swiping your finger up and down. An edit mode has also been created to add new items and edit existing ones.

Calculator

Calculator finally coming to iPadOS 18

One of the most requested new features for iPad in years, the Calculator app has finally made its way to iPadOS 18 with some very useful improvements, including: math notes, unit conversion or calculation history.

Passwords

Passwords works as a standalone app since iOS 18

Apple has released a new app for iPhone and iPad users called Passwords for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. manage all passwords websites, social networks and applications.

Messages

Apple redesigns TapBack reactions in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

The native messaging app for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 also got some exciting news. Messages keeps getting better every year, and with iPadOS 18, it includes the following new features:

• Schedule messages.
• Underline and strikethrough.
• More text effects.
• Satellite messages.
• New emojis for tapback reactions.

Photos

Photos app in iPadOS 18

iPadOS 18 Photos app gets a brutal redesign A new look for photo and video albumsan improved photo carousel, a section customization system, and AI functions like Cleanup, designed to automatically delete photo elements.

Notes

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The iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Notes app is one of the native apps that has added the most new features to the system this year. Now available voice memo recording, audio transcriptions, support for mathematical operations, new text formats with colored underlining and much more.

Additionally, Notes also a feature called: SmartScript It is responsible for improving your freehand notes so that they are much more organized and stylized.

New menu bars

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Now, starting with iPadOS 18, the app menu sidebar will be changed forever. When you minimize the menu bar, changes to a refreshed floating menu at the top of the screen. Additionally, iPad users can move sections from the sidebar to the floating menu, giving apps a much larger viewing area.

iPad models supported by iPadOS 18

Below these lines we indicate all iPad models compatible with the iPadOS 18 update, such as the iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2 or iPad Pro.

• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad mini (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)
• iPad Air (6th generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
• 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
• 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation)
• 11-inch iPad Pro (5th generation)
• 11-inch iPad Air (6th 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)

How to download and install iPadOS 18 on your iPad

There are multiple ways to update iPad software. However, the easiest way to install iPadOS 18 on iPad is directly from the device itself. Apple a very convenient and intuitive system that will have you enjoying the update in less time than a rooster can crow.

To download and install iPadOS 18 on your iPad, follow these steps:

• Open Settings On your iPad.
• Go to section General.
• Access the section Software update.
• Press the button Discharge It’s located below the iPadOS 18 description.
• Wait for the iPadOS 18 download and installation to complete. The process is automatic. Your iPad will restart to apply all the changes.

Important: It’s worth noting that your iPad must have at least 50% battery or be connected to power to start the iPadOS 18 update process. It’s possible that your iPad’s battery will drain faster during the first few days until everything is stable.

That’s everything you need to know about the iPadOS 18 update. The iPad operating system has received some major changes that significantly improve its usability and versatility. Our favorite new feature is Message effects!

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