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iPadOS 15
Version of the iPadOS operating system
iPadOS 15 running on an iPad Air (3rd generation)
DeveloperApple Inc.
Written inC, C++, Objective-C, Swift, assembly language
OS familyUnix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS
Source modelClosed with open-source components
General
availability		September 20, 2021[1]
Latest release15.8.3[2] (July 29, 2024; 3 months ago (2024-07-29)) [±]
Marketing targetTablet computer
Available in40 languages[3][4][5][6]
Update methodOTA, Software Update through iTunes or Finder.
PlatformsSee below
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
Default
user interface		Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI)
LicenseProprietary software with open-source components
Preceded byiPadOS 14
Official websitewww.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/
Support status
Supported
Articles in the series
iOS 15 (derived from)

iPadOS 15 is the third and current major release of the iPadOS operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. The latest version of iPadOS and 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.

History

Further information: iOS version history § iOS 15 / iPadOS 15

Updates

The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, 2021, and the first public beta was released at the end of June 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. The current version is iPadOS 15.1, released on October 25, 2021.

Version Build Release date Notes
15.0 19A346 September 20, 2021 Initial release
15.0.1 19A348 October 1, 2021 Fix for a bug where Settings accidentally said that the storage is full when it’s not.
15.0.2 19A404 October 11, 2021 Bug fixes
15.1 19B74
19B75[a] 		October 25, 2021 New Features
  • SharePlay
  • Live Text to the camera app

Bug Fixes

  • Fixes issue with Photos app, more
15.2 beta 1 19C5026i October 27, 2021

Legend:   Past   Current   Beta

  1. ^ iPad mini (6th generation) (Wi-Fi) only

Features

See also: Features of iOS 15

Home screen

The home screen grid has been reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets, and rotates in portrait orientation, just like iOS 12 and earlier.

Widgets

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

iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in iOS 14 to the iPad.[10]

Multitasking

New multitasking user interface allows users to enter split view, slide over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multiwindow shelf gives quick access to all running apps.

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

Safari has been redesigned just like 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

  • 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.[15]
  • The Translate app is now available in iPadOS 15.
  • The iPadOS 13 and 14 default wallpaper 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 like in iOS 15.

Supported devices

All devices supporting iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15. Devices include:

See also

References

  1. ^ https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Apple – iPad Pro – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  4. ^ "Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  5. ^ "Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  6. ^ "Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  7. ^ 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 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 8, 2021 suggested (help)
  8. ^ 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 7, 2021. Retrieved June 7, 2021. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 8, 2021 suggested (help)
  9. ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  10. ^ "App Library is here to help you sort through your app clutter". iMore. 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  11. ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  12. ^ Cipriani, Jason. "iPadOS 15 hands-on review: What works and doesn't work". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  13. ^ "Safari will allow you to organize tabs into groups in iOS and iPadOS 15". iMore. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  14. ^ "How to use Safari extensions in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPad". iGeeksBlog. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  15. ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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