In this hands-on walkthrough, I show you exactly how I’ve set up my iPad with iPadOS 26 to make it feel more like a real computer than ever before. From customizing the lock screen and dock to mastering the new multitasking gestures, file handling, and mic input control—this is everything you need to know to take full advantage of iPadOS 26.
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📱 Running iPadOS 26 Developer Beta 1 on an M4 iPad Pro.
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M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999)
M3 Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3ZcWrtX ($844, normally $1099)
M4 MacBook Pro 14: https://amzn.to/3B1CjD6 ($1749, Normally $1999)
iPad 10th Gen: https://amzn.to/49bKkC6 ($259, Normally $349)
iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ( $459, Normallly $499)
iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, $599)
Apple Pencil:
Apple Watch SE: https://amzn.to/4idQDJc ($149, Normally $249)
Series 10: https://amzn.to/3CQ3ZLM ($359, Normally $429)
AW Ultra Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ZqPbvM ($719, Normally $800)
AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/4i7na3H ($153, Normally $249)
AirTags: https://amzn.to/3Z9RpP0 ($72, Normally $99)
📌 Timestamps
00:00 – iPadOS 26 Is a Game Changer
00:28 – How I'm Setting Up My iPad
00:59 – New Lock Screen & Parallax Effects
02:14 – Customizing Lock Screen Time and Layout
03:07 – Home Screen Customization Overview
03:31 – Clear Widgets and Icon Tweaks
04:44 – Daily Use Apps and Widget Stacks
05:10 – Adding Files & iCloud Desktop to Dock
06:04 – New Windowing System Explained
07:42 – Swipe Gestures & Multitasking Navigation
09:11 – Split View with Flick Gestures
09:57 – Keyboard Shortcuts for Closing Apps
10:48 – App Switching with Command + Tab
11:10 – Trackpad & Pointer Customization
12:43 – New Microphone Input Management
14:01 – Beta Warning & Final Thoughts
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