Following its current biweekly release pattern, iPadOS 26 beta 4 is now here at about the time we expected. This release should provide the most stable version of the iPad’s new software to date. It’s also widely expected to become the first iPadOS 26 public beta.

PadOS 26 beta 4 is now available as Apple continues to evolve its tablet into a laptop replacement with more Mac-like features.

Apple’s iPadOS 26 Beta 3 introduces a series of updates aimed at refining the user experience and addressing feedback from earlier iterations. This release focuses on enhancing functionality, improving aesthetic customization,

I installed the iPadOS 26 beta on my 13-inch iPad Air, and it seems Apple is finally delivering what the iPad has been missing.

Multitasking on an iPad is way more powerful in iPadOS 26. Here's how to master all the new options and features available.

Discover the pros and cons of the iPadOS 26 Apple Notes update. New features, missing tools, and what it means for your productivity.

Macworld In summary Soon there will be brand new iPadOS – the operating system software for iPads. The next iPadOS may feature a design overhaul and a new window management system for multitasking.

And no, you haven't missed a volley of updates since iOS 18 in 2024. Apple has skipped a bunch of numbers, so instead of giving us iOS 19 in 2025, we got iOS 26 alongside iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26 and tvOS 26. In short, Apple's brought its operating system numbering into line. Nice.

“iPadOS 26 is our biggest iPadOS release ever, with powerful features that take the experience to the next level and transform what users can do on iPad,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s ...