iPadOS 15
| Version of the iPadOS operating system | |
 | |
 iPadOS 15 running on an iPad Air (3rd generation) | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Written in | C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, assembly language |
| OS family | Unix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS |
| Source model | Closed with open-source components |
| General availability | September 20, 2021[1] |
| Latest release | 15.8.3[2] (July 29, 2024) [±] |
| Marketing target | Tablet Computers |
| Available in | 40 languages[3][4][5][6] |
| Update method | OTA, software update through iTunes, Apple Configurator, or Finder |
| Package manager | App Store |
| Platforms | See below |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| Default user interface | Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI) |
| License | Proprietary software with open-source components |
| Preceded by | iPadOS 14 |
| Succeeded by | iPadOS 16 |
| Official website | www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/ at the Wayback Machine (archived October 18, 2022) |
| Tagline | Works wonders. With ease. |
| Articles in the series | |
| iOS 15 (derived from) | |
iPadOS 15 is the third major release of the iPadOS operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. The successor to iPadOS 14, it was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2021 along with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15.[7][8] It was released to the public on September 20, 2021. It was succeeded by iPadOS 16, which was released on October 24, 2022.
iPadOS 15 is the final version of iPadOS that supports the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 4.
Features
[edit]Home screen
[edit]The home screen grid is reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets when placed (24 icons), and rotates in portrait orientation, just like iOS 12 and earlier.
Widgets
[edit]Widgets can now be placed directly anywhere on the home screen. There are more widgets, many of which now have a new fourth size to pick from, being extra-large.[9]
App Library
[edit]iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in iOS 14 to the iPad.[10]
Multitasking
[edit]New multitasking user interface allows users to enter split view, slide over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multi window shelf gives quick access to all running apps.
Quick Note
[edit]A new feature, called Quick Note, can be taken by swiping from the corner with fingers or the Apple Pencil, the Control Center or a keyboard shortcut.[11]
Safari
[edit]Safari has been redesigned, as in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.[12] Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.[13] Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.[14]
Other
[edit]- Universal Control allows a user to use a single keyboard and mouse across different Macs and iPads and new keyboard shortcuts have been added in iPadOS 15.4.[15]
- The Translate app is now available in iPadOS 15.
- The iPadOS 13 default wallpapers were removed in the first beta of iPadOS 15.
- iPadOS 15 features a new wallpaper in two modes: light and dark.
- All models of iPad now have a "Low Power Mode" option in Settings, like the iOS "Low Power Mode" option in Settings, and can also be added to the Control Center.
- Supports Live Text in iPads with A12 Bionic or later.
- Introduces Focus mode, as in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.
- The Today View has been removed and replaced by widgets placed directly anywhere on the home screen.
Supported devices
[edit]All iPads that supported iPadOS 13 and iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15.[16]
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air (4th generation)
- iPad Air (5th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (8th generation)
- iPad (9th generation)
- iPad Mini 4
- iPad Mini (5th generation)
- iPad Mini (6th generation)
- iPad Pro (1st generation)
- iPad Pro (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- iPad Pro (4th generation)
- iPad Pro (5th generation)
Release history
[edit]The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, 2021, and the first public beta was released on June 30, 2021, six days after the release of the second developer beta. The second public beta was released on July 16, 2021. iPadOS 15 was officially released on September 20, 2021.
| Previous release | Current release | Current beta release |
| Version | Release date |
|---|---|
| 15.0 | September 20, 2021 |
| 15.0.1 | October 1, 2021 |
| 15.0.2 | October 11, 2021 |
| 15.1 | October 25, 2021 |
| 15.2 | December 13, 2021 |
| 15.2.1 | January 12, 2022 |
| 15.3 | January 26, 2022 |
| 15.3.1 | February 10, 2022 |
| 15.4 | March 14, 2022 |
| 15.4.1 | March 31, 2022 |
| 15.5 | May 16, 2022 |
| 15.6 | July 20, 2022 |
| 15.6.1 | August 17, 2022 |
| 15.7 | September 12, 2022 |
| 15.7.1 | October 27, 2022 |
| 15.7.2 | December 13, 2022 |
| 15.7.3[a] | January 23, 2023 |
| 15.7.4[a] | March 27, 2023 |
| 15.7.5[a] | April 10, 2023 |
| 15.7.7[a] | June 21, 2023 |
| 15.7.8[a] | July 24, 2023 |
| 15.7.9[a] | September 11, 2023 |
| 15.8[a] | October 25, 2023 |
| 15.8.1[a] | January 22, 2024 |
| 15.8.2[a] | March 5, 2024 |
| 15.8.3[a] | July 29, 2024 |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "IOS 15". Archived from the original on 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ^ Clover, Juli (July 29, 2024). "Apple Releases iOS 17.6 With Bug Fixes and Security Improvements". MacRumors. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
Apple has also released iOS 15.8.3 and iOS 16.7.9 security updates for devices not able to run iOS 17.
- ^ "Apple – iPad Pro – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ "Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ^ Burns, Matt (June 7, 2021). "iPadOS 15 announced at WWDC, features improved multitasking and surprising Swift Playgrounds features". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Cipriani, Jason (June 7, 2021). "iOS 15 and iPadOS 15: How to download and install Apple's latest software". CNET. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Archived from the original on 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "App Library is here to help you sort through your app clutter". iMore. 2021-06-16. Archived from the original on 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
- ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Archived from the original on 10 June 2021. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ Cipriani, Jason. "iPadOS 15 hands-on review: What works and doesn't work". ZDNet. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ^ "Safari will allow you to organize tabs into groups in iOS and iPadOS 15". iMore. 2021-06-15. Archived from the original on 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ^ "How to use Safari extensions in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPad". iGeeksBlog. 2021-06-12. Archived from the original on 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "iPad models compatible with iPadOS 15.4". Apple Support. Archived from the original on 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ "About iPadOS 15 Updates". Apple Support. 11 September 2023.
External links
[edit]- iPadOS – official site
- iPadOS – official developer site
- iPadOS – iOS/iPadOS Reference Library
- iPadOS – Personal Safety User Guide
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