With iPadOS 18, Apple is taking iPad to a whole new level, introducing impressive new features that make the device even more versatile and intelligent. Below, you'll learn everything you need to know about the latest updates designed specifically for Apple Pencil, as well as the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that will revolutionize your everyday life.
Apple has previewed iPadOS 18, a major release that makes the iPad an even more powerful and intelligent device. From a new calculator with math notes to enhanced handwriting tools in Notes, iPadOS 18 offers a variety of new features specifically tailored to users' needs.
Powerful new apps and features for Apple Pencil
iPadOS 18 brings a brand new calculator to iPad that supports math notes. You can type or write down math expressions and see them solved instantly in your own handwriting. Plus, the graphing feature lets you write equations and create a graph with a tap, which is especially useful in class or when budgeting.
Improvements to the Notes app
New handwriting tools in Notes make writing with Apple Pencil even smoother and more flexible. Smart Script smooths and straightens handwritten text in real time without affecting your personal handwriting. Plus, you can edit handwritten text as easily as typed text, making using Notes even more efficient.
customization options for your iPad
iPadOS 18 gives you more ways to customize the Home screen and Control Center. You can place app icons and widgets anywhere you want and style them to your liking. The Control Center has also been redesigned and now offers quicker access to the most commonly used controls.
Apple Intelligence: Your personal intelligence system
iPadOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, a system that combines the power of generative models with your personal context. It simplifies and speeds up everyday tasks by delivering relevant information and is deeply integrated into iPadOS, iOS, and macOS. Apple Intelligence leverages the power of Apple Silicon and the Neural Engine and supports iPad models with an M-series chip.
New possibilities in the Photos app
The Photos app gets its biggest redesign yet, taking full advantage of the iPad's larger display. Your libraries are automatically organized so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying your best moments. New views and collections make it easier to browse and share your photos.
Improvements in messages
Messages is getting a bunch of updates that will help you better express yourself and stay connected. Text formatting and animated text effects bring your iMessage conversations to life. You can schedule messages to be sent and respond to messages with new Tapbacks.
Distraction-free surfing with Safari
Safari now offers an even easier way to discover information on the web. Machine learning helps you see important information about web pages, and the redesigned Reader View makes for an uncluttered reading experience.
New data protection controls
With iPadOS 18, you have more control over your privacy. You can lock or hide apps, allow access to certain contacts, and seamlessly pair Bluetooth accessories without having to rely on other accessories. With Private Cloud Compute, Apple is setting new standards for privacy protection in AI.
Smarter and more powerful: The highlights of iPadOS 18
iPadOS 18 brings a wealth of new features and improvements that make iPad even more versatile and intelligent. With powerful new apps, expanded customization options, and the introduction of Apple Intelligence, this update has everything you need to make your everyday life more efficient. Get your iPad ready and look forward to the exciting new possibilities that iPadOS 18 offers. (Image: Apple)
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