iPadOS: Apple's New Multitasking Software Turns Tablets Into Handheld PCs

At the Worldwide Developers Conference 2019, Apple introduced the iPadOS. This new software is a standalone operating system for the iPad that comes with new features and transforms Apple tablets into portable computers capable of multitasking.

As seen on Apple’s talk about the iPadOS at WWDC 2019, the Cupertino company confirmed that the iPad series will run on the iPadOS moving forward. will now support a new operating system called the iPadOS. This new OS will be exclusive to the Apple tablets and will add more features that would allow iPads to carry out tasks similar to portable desktop computers, according to the official Apple site.

Improvements to the iPad’s on-screen keyboard has been added in this new update. Users can now change the size of the keyboard to help users find a setting that they can type comfortably. Prior to the new OS, most iPad keyboards take up the bottom half of the screen, forcing users to use both hands when typing fast, or just one hand when typing at a very slow rate.

File-sharing has also been simplified, since the iPadOS can share whole folders through the iCloud. Directly linking third-party storage devices, such as flash drives and SD cards, and even digital cameras will enable users to send files to the cloud storage easier.

Moreover, the Safari internet explorer on the iPad will render the desktop version of sites rather than their mobile versions. Most sites are developed better for PC viewing and its mobile versions are only there to fit smartphone browsers. With the iPad’s larger screen, accessing the desktop version would be advantageous to users.

All of these new iPadOS features are topped with a system built for multitasking. Users can now change apps faster and even display two windows on the iPad screen, efficiently. This feature works for internet tabs, and documents.

Other than the iPadOS, Apple also announced other software improvements for iOS devices, the Apple TV and Apple Watch smartwatches. While the new features were showcased at the event, information about the next-generation iPad devices wasn’t covered during the first day conference.