iPadOS 26 has officially turned the iPad into the most Mac-like device ever — but there’s more happening under the surface. In this video, I break down the hidden iPadOS 26 features that Apple didn’t hype up… but completely change the iPad experience.
We’re talking:
✅ True background tasks & multitasking
✅ A Files app that finally feels like Finder
✅ Mac-style window controls & tiling
✅ App-specific menu bar with shortcuts
✅ A full Preview app with Apple Pencil support
…and how all of this moves the iPad closer to being a real computer replacement.
Is the iPad finally ready to replace your MacBook? Watch and decide.
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👇 FULL BREAKDOWN with Chapters & Time Stamps:
Chapters:
00:00 – iPadOS 26 = More Mac than Ever
01:06 – Real Background Tasks Arrive
03:17 – Files App Becomes Finder-like
05:30 – New Window Controls & Tiling
07:57 – Menu Bar & Shortcut Cheat Sheet
08:43 – Full Preview App with Apple Pencil
10:12 – Can the iPad Replace Your Mac?
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