iPadOS First Look: Apple's tablet software catches up to its hardware

We knew Apple would make major changes to iOS on the iPad, but we didn't think the company would take things a step further and announce iPadOS. (Not until Apple quietly let the news slip ahead of its WWDC keynote, anyway.) Craig Federighi, Apple's SVP of software engineering, says the process of using the iPad has become a "truly distinct" experience, one that requires special attention beyond that which goes into phone-centric versions of iOS. Needless to say, iPads stand to gain a lot when this new software becomes available later this year. Read more: https://engt.co/2WbeLBf Subscribe to Engadget on YouTube: http://engt.co/subscribe Engadget's Buyer's Guide: https://engt.co/2A8xvt2 Get More Engadget: • Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZT • Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget • Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1k1iCZV • Read more: http://www.engadget.com Engadget is the original home for technology news and reviews. http://bit.ly/2ETfRvB Engadget June 04, 2019 at 06:48PM