One of the more intriguing new features introduced in iPadOS 26 for iPad is the optional windowed app mode for multitasking.

In terms of raw computing power alone, a Mac is miles apart from an iPad. It can handle heavy workloads without bogging down, work with almost any USB device, and run full desktop apps and even ...

iPadOS 26 introduces a whole new multitasking system that provides a Mac-like experience on the iPad. You can open multiple app windows at once, arrange them how you like, and even use Mac-style ...

Of all the very many new features in iPadOS 26, none of them make the iPad feel so different as the very many window options. Here's what we've gained — and what we've lost. If it seems ridiculous to ...