iPadOS 14 introduces new designed specifically for iPad

🚀 iPadOS 14: Apple Brings a Whole New Level of Magic to the iPad

Cupertino, California — Apple has just lifted the curtain on iPadOS 14, and it’s clear: the iPad is becoming even more powerful, creative, and delightful to use. Designed to make the most of iPad’s large Multi-Touch display and its unique capabilities, iPadOS 14 feels like a major leap forward — with a sleek, compact UI, smarter Apple Pencil features, and stunning AR capabilities.

Here’s what’s new, and why it’s exciting.

✨ A Sleeker, Smarter Interface Say goodbye to screen-hogging notifications. FaceTime calls, phone calls, and even Siri now appear in a compact banner at the top of the screen, so they don’t interrupt your workflow. Want to answer a call? Tap. Want to ignore it? Flick it away. Simple.

Siri now pops up as a small orb at the bottom of the screen — it stays out of your way, yet is more helpful than ever.

And Search? Completely rebuilt. It’s universal, lightning-fast, and always accessible. Whether you're launching apps, finding files, or browsing the web, the new Search gets you there faster — and without leaving your current app.

🧭 Apps Get a Desktop-Like Upgrade Apple’s giving many native apps a serious glow-up:

New sidebars in apps like Photos, Files, Notes, Calendar, and Apple Music streamline navigation and put everything just one tap away.

Toolbars and pull-down menus put your controls in one neat, central place.

This is a more intuitive, powerful iPad experience — closer to the desktop feel, but still uniquely iPad.

✍️ Apple Pencil Just Got Supercharged Handwriting on iPad now feels like magic. With the new Scribble feature, you can write in any text field using Apple Pencil — and it’ll instantly convert your handwriting into typed text. Want to search in Safari or reply to a message with handwriting? Go for it.

Smart Selection recognizes your handwritten text vs. doodles — so you can copy-paste handwriting like typed words.

Shape Recognition perfects your hand-drawn shapes for cleaner diagrams.

Data Detectors now work with handwriting too — tap on a written phone number to make a call or on an address to open Maps.

Multilingual? No problem. Scribble supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and even lets you mix them together in the same note.

🌍 Augmented Reality That Feels More Real With ARKit 4 and the iPad Pro’s LiDAR Scanner, Apple is making AR feel incredibly lifelike.

The new Depth API lets developers access precise spatial data. Imagine trying on virtual clothes with accurate body measurements — or visualizing paint colors on your walls before you buy.

Location Anchors let developers pin AR experiences to real-world places using enhanced Apple Maps data.

Whether for gaming, shopping, or education — this is a big leap in how we experience AR.

📒 Widgets, Messages & More — All Smarter and More Personal Widgets are getting a visual upgrade. Place them wherever you want, and the new Smart Stack will automatically show the most relevant one based on your time, location, and activity.

Messages now lets you pin important conversations, reply inline in group chats, and use mentions for better clarity.

Memoji becomes even more inclusive with new styles, face coverings, and more personalization options.

🧠 Siri, Safari & Accessibility: Powerful Yet Private Siri is smarter, can search the web better, and can now send audio messages.

Safari gets a Privacy Report, secure password monitoring, and even webpage translation built right in.

New accessibility features like Headphone Accommodations and sign language detection in Group FaceTime ensure iPadOS is more inclusive than ever.

🏠 Smarter Home, Smarter Maps The Home app gets automation suggestions and more Control Center options.

Adaptive Lighting for HomeKit lights now shifts color temperature based on the time of day.

Face Recognition for doorbells and cameras adds another layer of personalization and security.

Apple Maps now offers cycling directions, accounting for elevation, stairs, and traffic — plus curated Guides to help you explore cities with recommendations from trusted brands like Time Out, The Infatuation, and more.

iPadOS 14 isn’t just an update — it’s a massive upgrade. Apple has doubled down on what makes the iPad special: creativity, productivity, and fun. With smarter features, sleeker design, and a focus on privacy and performance, iPadOS 14 sets the iPad even further apart from any other tablet out there.

It’s not just about new features. It’s about making your iPad feel more yours — more powerful, more personal, and more joyful to use.