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After using the iPadOS 26 developer beta for over a month, here's everything you need to know — from the awesome new Mac-like windowing system to some real pain points around external storage and AirPods. Should you install the public beta? Watch to find out.
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👇 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: A transformative update with caveats
00:22 – Why iPadOS 26 matters more than ever
00:38 – Sponsor: Paperlike screen protectors
02:12 – Back to iPadOS 26: What’s new and good
02:30 – ✅ New Mac-like windowing system
03:18 – Split view, triple app layout, quad tiling
03:43 – Exposé mode + 4-finger swipe returns
04:04 – App organization & smooth multitasking
04:27 – New pointer behavior: precision & visibility
04:56 – True background tasks now possible
05:29 – ✅ Files app redesign & improvements
05:59 – Docked folders, quick access iCloud Desktop
06:15 – Folder tagging, color coding & emoji labels
06:50 – Versatility: Still feels like an iPad if you want it to
07:09 – Summary of what’s great in iPadOS 26
07:29 – ⚠️ Caution: Beta issues & public beta warnings
07:45 – External SSD issues (corrupted/gray files)
08:20 – Screen recording bugs & storage workarounds
08:54 – Slide Over removed – should Apple bring it back?
09:12 – Bluetooth bugs with AirPods connectivity
10:07 – Windowing feels cramped due to iPad aspect ratio
10:53 – Feature request: Bring back Slide Over when needed
11:06 – SSD support must be fixed before public release
11:24 – Liquid Glass: a beautiful but polarizing new UI
11:59 – Feature idea: Transparency slider for Liquid Glass
12:15 – Suggestion: Pro mode vs iPad mode toggle
12:35 – Final thoughts: Is it worth installing the public beta?
13:06 – The iPad is more capable than ever
13:24 – Drop a 🐬 in the comments if you watched to the end
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