iPadOS is separated into a separate operating system that supports tablets. The new platform turns iPad into a powerful device, which helps a lot in work. Users are not too surprised because iPadOS looks quite similar to iOS, but equipped with many features like on the computer.
iPad has support for mouse, USB, multitasking and countless flexible gestures. Here are the top 10 iPadOS features that you can’t find on iOS 13.
Multitasking Split View, Slide Over
From iOS 9, the iPad has Split View mode and floating window (Slide Over). These two features are not available on iPhone and now even better with iPadOS.
With Split View, users can run two applications at the same time with the split screen. While Slide Over feature allows pinning a second application with floating window on the main application platform. Now you can view two browser tabs at the same time, just compose an email and follow Facebook.
To use multitasking, first open an app, then swipe from the bottom of the screen to display the Dock. Select the second application on the Dock, hold down and drag to the side of the screen to view it with Slide Over mode, or pull out the side edge to run Split View.
Support word pen with many new tricks
The iPad is the only device that supports word pen, giving high accuracy and flexibility. Users can draw, note and mark everything to make it feel like writing on paper. Initially, you draw from the corner of the screen to open the bookmark mode, which includes screen capture.
iPad is a device that supports word pen.
What’s interesting about this mode is that it allows you to capture the entire web page, not just the part you are viewing. When connected to the MacBook, the iPad works like the second screen. Thus, you can paint right on the iPad and display the results on the Mac.
Support multiple gestures including Cut, Copy, Paste
If you don’t have an external keyboard, you’re a bit tired if you edit text on the iPad. Now, iPadOS has supported many common gestures such as Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo or Redo. Select the text, then pinch the 3 fingers to execute the copy command, repeat this gesture again to cut.
The opposite is to drag and drop 3 fingers to paste the content. If you make a mistake, swipe 3 fingers left to undo (undo), and swipe to the right is redo (repeat undo actions).
Very easy to paste text.
iPad becomes the second Mac screen
A new feature called Sidecar will turn the iPad into the second screen of the MacBook (running macOS Catalina). After connecting the two devices, click the Displays menu on the Mac and choose to connect to the iPad. Now you can use Apple Pencil to paint macOS applications like Photoshop or Pixelmator.
The Dock is bigger and smarter
The iPad has a bigger screen than the iPhone, so it makes sense for Apple to arrange multiple applications on the Dock. The right corner has three suggested apps from the system to suit user needs. You can also drag apps from Dock to display in multitasking mode Split View or Slide Over.
The main screen looks like desktop
iPadOS has optimized the Home screen to contain many widgets on the left, next to other application icons. If desired, the user can also un-display the widget by clicking Edit at the end of the Today View, turning off the "Always Show the Today View" item. In addition, the size and distance between icons has narrowed significantly to allow more applications to be displayed on the screen.
iPad becomes the second Mac screen.
Application Files
Application Files on iPadOS makes file management easier. Multi-window support feature to open two folders side by side and easily move files. Or the column view is similar to Finder.
And yet, Files also work with external memory, flash drive or SD card to transfer files directly to tablets. Users can connect to remote servers or PCs right in the Files application.
Fonts
iPads are used by professionals in creative work with powerful tools like Pixelmator or Photoshop. Therefore, font support is essential. The Fonts application will be available soon on the App Store, although it is not currently available for download.
Download manager on Safari
Safari on iPadOS has many valuable improvements. First, the interface for the experience is like surfing the web on a Mac. The page will load properly with desktop mode, combined with a very impressive keyboard mouse.
In addition, Safari also displays the download process with icons right on the browser. When finished, just click on the file, such as a word file, in the full screen preview mode.
External storage
Now, you can attach external memory, SD card or USB to iPad via Lightning or USB C port. Users can easily copy files to the tablet via Files application.
