iPadOS 26 review - iPad finally feels more like the computer it should be‎

iPadOS 26 is the first iPad update in years that makes the device feel meaningfully closer to a real primary computer, even if it still isn't consistent enough to fully replace a Mac.iPadOS 26 reviewApple has continually enhanced the iPad's hardware, yet the software remains tethered to an iPhone-like design. The design has always imposed strict sandboxing, limits background activity, and restricted multitasking capabilities.Those choices prioritize security and efficiency but prevent apps from behaving like they do on a Mac, which has long limited the iPad in more complex work. With iPadOS 26, Apple addresses some of those limits, as well as giving it a facelift with its new Liquid Glass design.As part of that new design, the update introduces a new windowing system and a refreshed interface that push the iPad closer to desktop-style workflows without turning it into macOS. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums