iPadOS 26 just changed the game. In this video, I take you hands-on with the brand-new windowing and multitasking system running on my M4 iPad Pro — and for the first time since 2018, it feels like a real laptop replacement. This is the multitasking update we’ve all been waiting for.
📱 iPadOS 26 is available now as a developer beta
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📌 Timestamps
0:00 – Intro: The iPadOS 26 Multitasking Dream
0:25 – Why This Matters: Compatibility for All iPads
1:14 – Supported Devices List (Pro, Air, Mini, Entry)
1:55 – Multitasking Settings Overview
2:35 – Legacy Features Removed (Slide Over & Home Bar Swipe)
3:16 – Windowed Mode Basics & First Impressions
4:16 – New Window Controls: Minimize, Resize, Fullscreen
4:54 – Adding More Apps: Drag and Drop
5:30 – Limitations with Certain Apps
6:12 – Quad View in Action: True Multitasking
6:55 – New Split View Behavior Explained
7:37 – More Apps, More Power: 12 App Limit
8:14 – Swipe Gestures for Multitasking
8:51 – Triple View, Touch UI, and New Snap Layouts
9:27 – Real-World Responsiveness & Beta Bugs
9:46 – Extended Monitor Support Overview
10:29 – Managing Audio, Displays & Cursor Precision
12:12 – Final Thoughts on External Display Usage
13:30 – What Works, What Doesn’t (Audio & Mirroring Limitations)
13:50 – Beta Experience: Glitches, Resets & Data Safety
14:26 – Final Verdict: iPad Feels Like a Mac
15:12 – Why This Changes Everything for All iPads
15:32 – Outro & What’s Coming Next
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