iPadOS is a mobile operating system for tablet computers developed by Apple Inc. It was first released as a modification of iOS starting with version 13.1 on September 24, 2019. Before the release of iPadOS, iPads were released with iPhone OS, which was later renamed to iOS. New iPadOS versions are released every year mostly in sync with iOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
Overview
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| iPhone OS 1 | June 29, 2007 | 1.1.5 | July 15, 2008 | — | — | — |
| iPhone OS 2 | July 11, 2008 | 2.2.1 | January 27, 2009 | — | — | — |
| iPhone OS 3 | June 17, 2009 | 3.2.2 | February 2, 2010 | — | 1st[lower-alpha 1] | 1st[lower-alpha 1] |
| iOS 4 | June 21, 2010 | 4.3.5[lower-alpha 2] | July 25, 2011 | — | 3G[lower-alpha 3] | 2nd[lower-alpha 3] |
| iOS 5 | October 12, 2011 | 5.1.1 | May 7, 2012 | 1st | — | 3rd |
| iOS 6 | September 19, 2012 | 6.1.6 | February 21, 2014 | — | 3GS | 4th |
| iOS 7 | September 18, 2013 | 7.1.2 | June 30, 2014 | — | 4 | — |
| iOS 8 | September 17, 2014 | 8.4.1 | August 13, 2015 | — | — | — |
| iOS 9 | September 16, 2015 | 9.3.6 | July 22, 2019 | 2, 3rd, Mini[lower-alpha 4] | 4S | 5th[lower-alpha 4] |
| iOS 10 | September 13, 2016 | 10.3.4 | July 22, 2019 | 4th[lower-alpha 5] | 5, 5C[lower-alpha 5] | — |
| iOS 11 | September 19, 2017 | 11.4.1 | July 9, 2018 | — | — | — |
| iOS 12 | September 17, 2018 | 12.5.7 | January 23, 2023 | Air (1st), Mini 2, Mini 3 | 5S, 6 | 6th |
| iOS 13 / iPadOS 13 | September 19, 2019 (iOS) September 24, 2019 (iPadOS) |
13.7 | September 1, 2020 | — | — | — |
| iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 | September 16, 2020 | 14.8.1 | October 26, 2021 | — | — | — |
| iOS 15 / iPadOS 15 | September 20, 2021 | 15.8 | October 25, 2023 | Air 2, Mini 4 | 6S, SE (1st), 7 | 7th |
| iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 | September 12, 2022 (iOS) October 24, 2022 (iPadOS) |
16.7.4 | December 19, 2023 | Pro (1st), 5th | 8, X | — |
| iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 | September 18, 2023 | 17.2.1 | December 19, 2023 | — | — | — |
| 17.3 beta 3 | January 9, 2024 | — | — | — | ||
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- 1 2 For the first generation iPhone and iPod Touch, the latest supported version is iOS 3.1.3, released February 2, 2010.
- ↑ Released as iOS 4.2.10 for the CDMA variant of the iPhone 4.
- 1 2 For the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch (2nd gen), the latest supported version is iOS 4.2.1, released November 22, 2010.
- 1 2 For the Wi-Fi-only iPad 2, iPad (4th gen), and iPad Mini (1st gen), and for the iPod Touch (5th gen), the latest supported version is iOS 9.3.5, released August 25, 2016.
- 1 2 For the iPhone 5C and Wi-Fi-only iPad (4th gen), the latest supported version is 10.3.3, released July 19, 2017.
Releases
iPadOS 13
iPadOS 13 is the first major release of iPadOS, an iPad-specific fork of iOS meant to emphasize the multitasking and tablet-centric features of the iPad. It was previewed at Apple's WWDC 2019, and released on September 24, 2019 as 13.1.
It added a dark mode for the interface, and Memoji support for iPads with the Apple A9 chips or more recent chips. New multitasking options were added that could display multiple applications simultaneously, including Split View and Slide Over. Apps gained multi-window support.[1] These windows can be navigated using an interface similar to Mission Control on macOS.[2] System-wide support for picture-in-picture was added. Safari gained new keyboard shortcuts and a download manager, and was set to display the desktop versions of websites by default, instead of the mobile version.[1][3] A new feature, Sidecar, allows an iPad to function as a second monitor for Macs, which allows the Apple Pencil to be used with Mac applications.[4] The Files app gained support for external drives, which can connect to an iPad with USB-C, or through the Lightning Camera Connection Kit for iPads with a Lightning port.[5] Preliminary support for mice and trackpads was added to iPadOS 13, with full support added in iPadOS 13.4.[6]
iPadOS 14
iPadOS 14 was released on September 16, 2020.[7][8] It added new widgets in the Today View, a shelf to the left of the first home screen. The standardized system interfaces for Siri and voice calling applications like Skype were shrunk to the size of notifications, to allow users to continue interacting with the open app. Spotlight search gained improved search suggestions and more detailed web search results. iPadOS 14 also added support for mounting encrypted APFS external hard drives.
iPadOS 15
iPadOS 15 was released on September 20, 2021. It introduced an App Library, which automatically categorizes apps into one page, and also added the ability to place widgets on the home screen. Both features had previously only been available on the iPhone, with iOS 14. It also added a new multitasking user interface, with window controls to activate Split View, Slide Over, or full screen in one tap. Quick Notes allows users to create notes by swiping from the bottom right corner, from the Control Center, or with a keyboard shortcut. Tab Groups were added to Safari. iPadOS 15.4 added Universal Control: a user can use a Mac or iPad's keyboard and trackpad across all of their other Macs and iPads, by moving the mouse cursor past the edge of the screen in the direction of the other device.
iPadOS 16
iPadOS 16 was released on October 24, 2022 as 16.1. It included a new Weather app, Passkeys in Safari, and a new Stage Manager feature that enables more powerful multitasking. iPadOS 16.2 added the Freeform app, a digital whiteboard which can sync across Apple devices.
iPadOS 17
iPadOS 17 was released on September 18, 2023.
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See also
References
- 1 2 Warren, Tom (June 3, 2019). "Apple reveals iPadOS for iPad with a new home screen, multitasking improvements, and more". The Verge. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ↑ "iPadOS lets you open multiple instances of the same app for powerful multitasking". Cult of Mac. June 6, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ↑ Hardwick, Tim (June 6, 2019). "Safari on iPadOS Optimized to Work With at Least Some Desktop Versions of Websites". MacRumors. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
- ↑ Lee, Dami (June 3, 2019). "Sidecar lets you use your iPad as a second display for your Mac". The Verge. Archived from the original on July 11, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ↑ "How to use external storage on iPad and iPhone with iOS 13". Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (March 18, 2020). "iPadOS 13.4 adds full mouse and trackpad support". The Verge. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ↑ "Apple Releases iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 With Home Screen Redesign, App Library, Compact UI, Translate App, Scribble Support, App Clips, and More". MacRumors. September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
- ↑ "iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are starting to roll out". The Verge. September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
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