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What are the features of the iPad OS? What devices does the iPad OS support

What are the features of the iPad OS? What devices does the iPad OS support

4hw.com.cn: Recently, Apple released a lot of software upgrades at the 2009 WWDC conference. The most surprising thing is the release of iPad OS, which is also a unique system in the history of iPad. Many friends want to know what functions iPad OS has and what devices iPad OS supports? Let's have a look.

Since the release of the first generation iPad pro, the positioning of iPad has been upgraded from the previous entertainment tablet to a productivity tool, and apple has shared the example of iPad as productivity more than once. In the following days, apple made some optimizations for the iPad in both ios11 and ios12 systems. These optimizations did improve the iPad experience and no longer had the feeling of 'enlarged iPhone' in the past. But seriously, ios12 is still stretched for productivity improvement, which also makes the powerful hardware performance of iPad Pro useless. However, at the just concluded WWDC 2019 conference, the situation was reversed by Apple's iPad OS. At the same time, it is because of the iPad OS that the iPad is finally really powerful.

What is an iPad OS? Is it a system or hardware product?

Ipados is Apple's operating system specially tailored for the iPad product line. On the basis of IOS 13, it adds more specially optimized operations and exclusive functions for the iPad, making the iPad farther away from the iPhone and closer to the MacBook. Interestingly, iPad OS is very similar to Mac OS in many places. It can even be understood as a lightweight version of Mac OS. So what's the difference between iPad OS and IOS 13 this time? Has the productivity of the iPad running the iPad OS improved as apple said? Next, poppur will bring you an introduction to the functions of ipados. After reading the following introduction, you will have your own answers.

What are the new features and highlights of the iPad OS?

New interface, closer to MacOS

Although the iPad OS is based on IOS 13, it is different from IOS 13 in many details. Ipados has smaller icons, so it can accommodate more icons in the same layout, making better use of the iPad's large screen. In addition, the negative screen can now be displayed simultaneously with the main screen.

Easier to use multitasking

Ipados optimizes the slide over function (split screen multitasking). It supports opening multiple programs when splitting the screen, and can also perform some operations through the bottom touch bar like IOS. For example, slide left and right to quickly switch the app, and slide up for a while to call out the multitasking interface. In addition, the same app can now be opened in split screen mode. For users who often use iPad for office, this function is very intimate. Incidentally, in addition to the system's own app, this function can also support third-party applications. Unexpectedly, shuangkai wechat will take the lead on the iPad.

More perfect document management system

The file management system of iPad OS has been further optimized, and the interface design is more like the access of Mac OS. In addition to global search, it also supports the operation of compressing files and opening decompressed files. Of course, the most important thing is to finally support reading third-party storage devices. Reading USB flash disk, camera and mobile hard disk is no problem.

Custom font

Now the iPad can also customize fonts. Users can download their favorite fonts in the app store and apply them to the system interface and app.

Add document editing gesture operation

Apple has added gesture operations related to text editing to the iPad OS this time. For example, three fingers can copy the selected text or paragraph, three fingers can paste and copy the content when they are open, and three fingers can slide left to undo the previous operation.

Optimize Apple pencil experience

In the iPad running ipados, the delay of Apple pencil will be further reduced. Officials say it will be reduced from 20ms to 9ms, bringing a smoother writing experience. In addition, using apple pencil to slide from the corner of the iPad to the middle of the screen (similar to the trigger angle of MacOS), you can quickly take screenshots and mark comments. Long screenshots are also supported in Safari browser.

Safari browser with full functionality

IPad OS is equipped with a more complete Safari browser, and its function is very close to that of Mac OS desktop safari. In addition to the default display of desktop web pages, its built-in download management system also allows users to download files through the browser. Other functions such as keyboard shortcut, font size control and image uploading are now presented in Safari browser one by one.

Screen image / sidecar

Screen image is the main function of iPad OS and Mac OS 10.15. Through Apple's wireless transmission scheme, the screen content of MacBook can be projected into iPad in real time, and iPad can act as the second screen or digital board of MacBook. For the introduction of screen image / sidecar function, you can jump to another article on this site: http://pc.poppur.com/Mac/9223.html (copy and paste into browser to open)

Support mouse

Although not mentioned officially, foreign media have confirmed that the iPad OS does support the mouse (both USB mouse and Bluetooth mouse). However, apple hides the switch in the auxiliary touch. When the mouse is connected, a small black dot will be displayed.

Includes all new features / features of ios13

As mentioned above, ipados is based on IOS 13, so it can also support all new functions and features in IOS 13. For the introduction of the new features of ios13, you can jump to another poppur introduction http://iphone.poppur.com/Apps/9220.html (copy and paste into browser to open)

IPad OS update time

Like IOS 13, iPad OS has opened the download channel of the beta system since June 4. But unlike in previous years, apple did not provide a description file this year. If you want to have a taste, you can only use MacBook to brush in the firmware. And according to netizens' feedback, the optimization of the first version of iPad OS is very bad, so we don't recommend you try it. The public beta version will be released in July, while the official version will be launched in mid and late September. Interested buddy can pay attention to our WeChat official account POPPUR. We will push the latest news and usage skills of iPadOS and iOS13 for the first time.

Devices supported by ipados

12.9 "iPad Pro

11 inch iPad Pro

10.5-inch iPad Pro

9.7 "iPad Pro

iPad (2018)

iPad (2017)

Ipad Mini 2019 (5th generation)

iPad mini 4

IPad air 2019 (3rd generation)

iPad Air 2