iPadOS | Ask WWDC

At WWDC 2024, several updates and new features for iPadOS were highlighted:

Apple Pencil Pro Enhancements:
- iPadOS 17.5 introduces support for Apple Pencil Pro, including a squeeze gesture for tool switching and an undo slider for navigating undo history. These features enhance the drawing and writing experience by providing more expressive tools and feedback generators.
- In iPadOS 18, the PK tool picker allows for defining available tools, integrating with both PK canvas view and custom drawing canvases. This is designed to work seamlessly with Apple Pencil Pro.
Multi-App Mode:
- iPadOS 17.6 introduces a multi-app mode, allowing secondary apps like notepads, spreadsheets, and a new calculator app to be used simultaneously. This feature is particularly useful in educational settings, with configurations available for assessment mode and MDM.
Device Management Enhancements:
- iPadOS 18 supports multiple private cellular network payloads, enabling configuration for up to five private 5G or LTE networks. New controls allow users to lock apps with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, and hide apps from the home screen.
UI and UX Improvements:
- The new tab and sidebar APIs allow for a more customizable and native experience across devices, including iPadOS. The updated UI features enable a seamless transition between different parts of apps, enhancing user interaction.

For more detailed information on these updates, you can refer to the sessions:

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the new features and improvements in iPadOS.