Summary of new features on iPadOS 14

Separating the operating system freed the iPad from a number of restrictions when sharing the operating system with the iPhone and paving the way for two. Product lines go further in the future.

iPadOS 14 was officially introduced, when it came out and what new features, let's find out.

Which iPads can upgrade to iPadOS 14?

Many iPads will be able to upgrade to iPadOS 14. Apple has confirmed that this version of the operating system is compatible with iPad Air 2 and above, iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation and above and iPad mini 4 and above. up.

Below is a full list of iPad devices that are compatible with iPadOS 14:

1. iPad Air 2 (2014)
2. iPad Air (2019)
3. iPad mini 4 (2015)
4. iPad mini (2019)
5. iPad (2017, 2018, 2019)
6. iPad Pro 9.7in (2016)
7. iPad Pro 10.5in (2017)
8. iPad Pro 11in (2018, 2020)
9. iPad Pro 12.9in (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020)

New features on iPadOS 14

The key new features on iPadOS 14 are summarized below.

App Library

Of course, iPadOS 14 will have a lot of the same features as iOS 14, because these two operating systems are basically the same.

One of the big features in 2020 is a library of applications, a place to store applications, not to have them redundant outside the main screen.

App Library will be a separate place for the applications you have, they will be divided into categories to help you easily search when needed.

Widgets

iPadOS 14 has the same widget as on iOS. They can be arranged on the home screen like a large application icon to display information.

You can arrange Widgets, placed anywhere on the main screen, support applications including Weather, Music and Activity.

In short, you can know the basic information of the application without having to open the application.

Sidebar

An update that looks simple but very important on iPadOS 14 is the Sidebar. Sidebar has been added a lot of applications, allowing you to do many things at the same time.

For example, in the Photos application, you can see all the main functions of the application, using drag and drop to add photos to another album.

Sidebar in Photos app

This sidebar also makes working on apps like Music, Note, Files and Calendar a lot easier.

Siri

Apple has upgraded the Siri virtual assistant with many new functions and greater understanding. iPadOS 14 even interacts with Siri smoother than you imagine.

Siri on iPadOS 14

Instead of taking up the whole screen like before, Siri only appears at the bottom of the window when you're using another application.

Universal Search

Universal Search is like Siri, the search bar appears only with a more modest area on the new iPadOS interface.

Call

Notification of incoming calls is also another factor made more neat. It no longer appears on the screen as before, instead a small message appears on the top of the device.

Notify incoming calls

This feature applies to any incoming call via iPhone, FaceTime or an external application such as Skype.

Messages

Apple has upgraded the Message app to make it possible for users to keep up with the content of the conversation.

The latest version of the operating system allows users to pin important conversations to the top and adjust more like group photos or using emojis. Users who are most active in a group will have larger icons than the rest.

The Memoji set is updated just like on iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur.

Improve Apple Pencil

If you already have, or intend to buy Apple Pencil, you can do a lot of things with that iPadOS 14.

Improvements come from software like Scribble that is more usable than writing words wherever you can type, after which it will automatically convert into text. You can also draw any shape, then stop a little at the end of the brush, iPad will help you convert to the perfect shape.

Apple Pencil can write text anywhere

Scribble also allows you to write in English or Chinese, and the software can recognize phone numbers and addresses, so feel free to write them down anywhere.

Software for AirPods

Those who own AirPods will feel excited that this headset device can automatically switch device connection when needed. For example, when you turn off the iPhone and switch to use the iPad.

Spatial Audio will make AirPods Pro a lot better. It analyzes the surrounding sounds and even your head movements to keep the sound always in the middle of the sound field.

Maps

Of course, we can't help but mention the new features on the Maps app. Maps features on iPad are similar to iOS 14 and macOS 11. Maps will offer more biking and tramway options to promote environmental protection. Suggestions from users are also updated on the application, you can save and share with friends.