iPadOS 18 release date: Here’s when your iPad will get the update
What are the key features of iPadOS 18?
iPadOS 18 brings several key features to the iPad, including Apple Intelligence, which offers AI capabilities like rewriting and proofreading text, image generation, and a more natural-sounding Siri. The update introduces a Calculator app with Apple Pencil integration and Math Notes, allowing users to write out equations and see live results6. Notes app gets Smartscript, which uses machine learning to improve handwriting and allows erasing portions of notes by scratching them out. SharePlay now supports screen sharing, and the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center get more customization options. Additionally, a new Passwords app offers centralized password management.
Are there any new apps introduced in iPadOS 18?
Yes, there are new apps introduced in iPadOS 18. One of the most notable additions is the Calculator app, which has been a long-requested feature by iPad users. The Calculator app also comes with a built-in Math Notes feature, allowing users to write out mathematical expressions and see them solved in real-time. Additionally, iPadOS 18 introduces the Passwords app, giving users access to wifi passwords, app and web passwords, as well as verification codes and security alerts across multiple devices.
When was the iPadOS 18 developer beta first released?
The iPadOS 18 developer beta was first released at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024). This initial version lacked many announced features, such as Apple Intelligence, and was likely to be the most unstable version of iPadOS 18. Despite being available for download, it was not recommended for non-developers.