Apple on Monday released iPadOS 26.1 which includes the following features and enhancements:
• Slide Over
- Slide Over lets you keep a window on top of other windows, and easily hide off screen when not in use
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Resizable windows in Slide Over let you choose your preferred size and aspect ratio
• Local capture
- Gain control is available for external USB microphones when recording with local capture
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Option to let you choose where local capture files are saved
This update includes the following features and enhancements:
• Liquid Glass setting gives you the option to choose between the default clear look or a new tinted look which increases opacity of the material in apps and notifications on the Lock Screen
• Apple Music MiniPlayer swipe gesture to go to the next or previous track
• Apple Music AutoMix support over AirPlay
• New Camera setting to turn on or off Lock Screen swipe to open Camera
• Improved FaceTime audio quality in low-bandwidth conditions
• Communication Safety and Web content filters to limit adult websites are enabled by default for existing child accounts for ages 13-17 (Age varies by country or region)
• Discover new content, spatial experiences, and quickly access information about your device using Apple Vision Pro app, now available on iPad
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all iPad models. To learn more, please visit: https://apple.com/ios/feature-availability/
Software updates, like this one, add new features and improvements that may affect performance and/or battery life. To learn more, please visit: https://support.apple.com/125039
MacDailyNews Take: Happy sliding over, iPad users!
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