what's new in iPad OS?

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What's New in iPadOS?

Apple Pencil Pro and PencilKit

  • Apple Pencil Pro: iPadOS 18 introduces new features for Apple Pencil Pro, including a squeeze gesture for quick tool switching or showing the picker, and an undo slider for apps with undo support. The updates also include feedback generators and gesture recognizers for a more expressive drawing experience.
  • PK Tool Picker: The new PK tool picker allows developers to define available tools and integrate them with custom drawing canvases, enhancing the drawing experience with deep support for Apple Pencil Pro.

Multi-App Mode

  • Multi-App Mode: iPadOS 17.6 introduces multi-app mode, allowing secondary apps like notepads, spreadsheets, assistive apps, coding apps, and a new calculator app to run simultaneously. The calculator app can be customized for educational settings, including configurations for assessment mode and MDM.

UI Enhancements

  • Document Launch Experience: iPadOS 18 features a redesigned launch experience for document-based apps, offering full control over launch views and support for template document creation.
  • Tab and Sidebar Updates: The tab bars have a new compact look, reducing empty space and bringing app content to the forefront. The new combined tab and sidebar experience allows for quick navigation and deeper access to app sections, with customization features for personalization.

Multilingual Support

  • Multilingual Keyboard: iPadOS 18 introduces a multilingual keyboard that allows typing in multiple languages without manual switching. This includes support for languages like Korean and English, and additional Indian scripts for numerals on wallpapers and watch faces.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the following sessions:

These sessions cover the new features and improvements in iPadOS, including Apple Pencil Pro enhancements, multi-app mode, UI updates, and multilingual support.

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