Neowin News Feed for: Ipados

WWDC 2026: Here is everything Apple is expected to announce

Hamid Ganji — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:54:01 +0000

WWDC26 will kick off next week, and Apple is expected to announce the latest updates to its operating systems. This year's event will also put AI at the center of attention more than ever. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 to the public

Ivan Jenic — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:16:01 +0000

iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3 are now available to the public and bring a few features you don't see Apple release very often. Read more...

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Office apps for iOS get Liquid Glass redesign and new icons

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:30:01 +0000

Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for iOS and iPadOS are now getting the Liquid Glass treatment and the recently redesigned Office icons. Read more...

uBlock Origin Lite launches on Apple Safari

Usama Jawad — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:26:01 +0000

uBlock Origin Lite has received a surprise release on the App Store. The ad blocker leverages Manifest V3 and supports Safari on newer versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Read more...

Apple warns Australia against joining EU in mandating iPhone app sideloading

David Uzondu — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:16:01 +0000

Australia is reportedly considering following the EU in forcing Apple to allow sideloading on iOS and iPadOS. In response, Apple has warned officials not to move forward with the plan. Read more...

Report: A native Instagram app may soon be available on iPad

David Uzondu — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:36:02 +0000

If you've been waiting for a native Instagram experience on iPad, there's good news: reports suggest a proper app may finally be available for download soon. Read more...

Skich Store is an alternative app store for Apple iOS users in the EU

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:32:01 +0000

After Apple opened gates for letting users sideload apps in the EU, we've seen a few App Store alternatives pop up, the latest among which is Skich Store. Read more...

Apple is reportedly working on a 'dramatic' UI overhaul for iOS, iPadOS and macOS

David Uzondu — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:36:01 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning the biggest UI update for its operating systems in years, which it hopes will revive interest in devices like the iPhone. Read more...

Latest update makes it easier to talk to Gemini from iPhone's lock screen

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:12:01 +0000

Google has updated the Gemini AI app for iOS and iPadOS, adding lockscreen widgets for iPhone and iPad. Read more...

Latest Delta emulator beta adds online multiplayer, controller skins and more for iPhones

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:08:01 +0000

After announcing it in September 2024, the popular Nintendo DS emulator for iPhones and iPads, Delta emulator's latest beta brings online multiplayer and a lot of other features. Read more...

Apple iPad turns 15 years old today: here's some history

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:34:02 +0000

It has been 15 years since Apple introduced the iPad. Let's turn some pages back into iPad's history. Read more...

Google Password Manager passkey support added to iOS and iPadOS 17 and newer

Paul Hill — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:56:01 +0000

Google Chrome on iOS and iPadOS 17 and newer now lets you sync and create passkeys. Previously, you had to use Apple's passkey integration, which limited syncing to non-Apple devices. Read more...

Apple releases Final Cut Pro 11 with support for spatial video editing and more

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:56:01 +0000

Apple launched Final Cut Pro 11 with features like Magnetic Mask and Transcribe to Captions, along with support for spatial video editing. Read more...

EU Commission investigates iPadOS for interoperability with third-party accessories

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:32:01 +0000

EU Commission has announced that it has formally commenced the assessment of iPadOS for interoperability with third-party headphones and smart pens. Read more...

Simulated gambling triggers R18+ rating in Australia for iPhone apps

Paul Hill — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:38:01 +0000

Apps featuring simulated gambling will be marked with R18+ ratings in Australia, reflecting the government's push for stricter regulations on such content. Read more...

Apple pulls iPadOS 18 update as it's bricking healthy M4 iPad Pros

Sayan Sen — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:14:02 +0000

The iPadOS 18 that was released a couple of nights ago has been pulled by Apple as it's bricking iPad Pros. Read more...

Third-party app stores will be allowed on iPadOS 18 in the EU starting next week

Steve Bennett — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:50:01 +0000

Apple has been working to bring third-party app stores to the iPad to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, and these will be available on iPadOS 18 starting September 16. Read more...

iOS 18 reported to include AI transcription and summarising

Steve Bennett — Fri, 10 May 2024 15:46:01 +0000

Given the recent news around AI and the benefits that Apple's latest M4 chip can provide, it comes as no surprise that reports are surfacing that iOS 18 will include AI transcription and summarising. Read more...

Apple confirms EU App Store changes for iOS will trickle down to iPadOS

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 02 May 2024 17:40:01 +0000

Apple has announced that iPadOS will get all the App Store changes the company implemented for iOS in light of the Digital Markets Act. The company will start charging Core Technology Fee for iPad. Read more...

Apple confirms that EU iPads will get sideloading apps later this year

Steve Bennett — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:48:01 +0000

Following the confirmation by the EU that iPadOS is classed as a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act, Apple has confirmed that changes will be made later this year to comply. Read more...

Apple announces "Let Loose" iPad event for May 7, 2024

Steve Bennett — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:18:03 +0000

Apple has announced its next special event, titled "Let Loose," which is expected to be where new iPad Pro and iPad Air models will be announced alongside new Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboards. Read more...

WhatsApp's latest beta version reported to include an iPad compatible version

Steve Bennett — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:42:01 +0000

One of the most requested WhatsApp features might finally be coming soon, with the latest version of WhatsApp beta reported to have the ability to install directly to iPad devices. Read more...

iPadOS 17 is out with redesigned lock screen, Health app, PDF improvements, and more

Taras Buria — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:03:55 +0000

iPadOS 17 is now rolling out to all users with compatible iPads. The latest update delivers a redesigned lock screen with widgets, the Health app, Stage Manager improvements, and many more. Read more...

Apple's iOS 17 Developer Beta 6 brings many notable changes to the core UI

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:38:02 +0000

Apple pushes iOS and iPadOS 17 Beta 6 ahead of its September event. This update changes some of the core functionalities of the Operating Systems. It is also bringing new features to Photos. Read more...

Apple's new App Store policy requires developers to explain API usage

Anurag Singh — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:30:01 +0000

The App Store review process is soon going to get even more rigorous. Apple will start requiring developers to explain why their apps use certain APIs before submitting them for approval. Read more...

Apple re-issues security patch for iOS, macOS to fix Safari exploit

Omer Dursun — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:02:01 +0000

Apple has re-issued Rapid Security Response updates for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 to fix a security exploit in WebKit. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute code. Read more...

Apple releases urgent zero-day patches for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

Omer Dursun — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:52:01 +0000

Apple issues urgent security patches for zero-day exploits affecting fully-patched iPhones, Macs, and iPads. It is the 10th zero-day flaw addressed in 2023. Here's the detail of the new RSR update. Read more...

iPadOS 17 announced at WWDC, coming with interactive widgets and more

Omer Dursun — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:16:01 +0000

iPadOS 17 introduces interactive widgets, a revamped wallpaper interface, Live Activities, Health app with HealthKit support, and enhancements to the Apple Notes app. Here are the details. Read more...

iOS 16 now runs on 90% of iPhones released in the last four years

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 16:42:01 +0000

Apple's latest iOS and iPadOS usage data reveals the latest iOS 16 update now runs on over 90% of all iPhones released in the last four years. For iPadOS 16, the usage share has reached 76%. Read more...

Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 16.5 with a new wallpaper, Apple News improvements, more

Taras Buria — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:16:45 +0000

Apple is rolling out a new feature update for iOS and iPadOS. Version 16.5 is now available with new wallpaper, improvements for Apple News, bugfixes, and other changes across the operating systems. Read more...

Apple finally brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad

Taras Buria — Tue, 09 May 2023 14:48:01 +0000

After years of anticipation, iPad users are finally getting the much-requested Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro apps. The software is coming to the App Store on May 23, 2023, and will cost $4.99/mo. Read more...

Your Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook is getting a rapid security response update

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Mon, 01 May 2023 21:44:02 +0000

Apple for the first time is pushing out a Rapid Security Response update. All supported iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices on the latest versions are scheduled to receive this OTA update automatically. Read more...

Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered health coaching service

Ishtiaqe Hanif — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:36:02 +0000

Apple plans to launch new paid health services as part of its push to gain more foothold in the health sector. These features are reportedly planned to be released with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. Read more...

Apple will help developers retain app subscribers with new sheet starting in the summer

Paul Hill — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 03:58:01 +0000

Apple will introduce a new billing sheet in the summer to help developers retain subscribers. It'll help customers to rectify billing issues without even having to leave the app they're in. Read more...

iPadOS 16.4 is out with Apple Pencil hover tilt and azimuth support, new emoji, more

Taras Buria — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 17:06:20 +0000

iPad users can download a new iPadOS feature update. Version 16.4 is now available with new Apple Watch capabilities and fixes, 21 new emojis, and other quality-of-life improvements. Read more...

Enterprise users can now securely save files to OneDrive in Microsoft Edge mobile app

Fiza Ali — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:06:01 +0000

With Microsoft's latest update to its Edge mobile app, version 111, you can now save, access, and share files without compromising security and putting enterprise data at risk of being abused. Read more...

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iPadOS 16 is now available with external display support, Stage Manager, more

Taras Buria — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:00:01 +0000

As promised, Apple has launched iPadOS 16—the latest "big" feature release. The operating system features improved external display support, Stage Manager, and various improvements. Read more...

Safari in iOS 16 finally supports AVIF images, coming to macOS and iPadOS soon

Usama Jawad — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 06:48:02 +0000

Apple's release of iOS 16 also contains a new version of Safari which features support for AVIF images. Chrome and Firefox already support AVIF, which leaves mainly Microsoft Edge as the odd one out. Read more...