iPadOS 15

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iPadOS 15
A version of the iPadOS operating system
IOS 15 logo.png
IPadOS15HomeScreen.png
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; 8 months ago (2021-09-20)[1]
Latest release15.5[2] (19F77)[3] (May 16, 2022; 17 days ago (2022-05-16)) [±]
Latest preview15.6 beta 2[4] (19G5037d)[5] (May 31, 2022; 2 days ago (2022-05-31)) [±]
Marketing targetTablet Computers
Available in40 languages[6][7][8][9]
Update methodOTA, Software Update through iTunes or Finder.
Package managerApp Store
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-15/
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 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.[10][11] It was released to the public on September 20, 2021.

History[edit]

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

Updates[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. The current version is iPadOS 15.4, released on March 14, 2022.

Version Build Release date Notes
15.0 19A346 September 20, 2021 Initial release
15.0.1 19A348 October 1, 2021 Fixes bug where Settings misreported iPad storage being full
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
15.2 19C56 December 13, 2021 New Features
  • App Privacy Report
  • Apple Music Voice Plan
  • Legacy Contacts
  • Find My Battery Reserve
  • Hide My Email
  • Communication Safety
  • Macro Mode Toggle
15.2.1 19C63 January 12, 2022 Bug fixes
15.3 19D50 January 26, 2022 Bug fixes

Security fixes

15.3.1 19D52 February 10, 2022 Security Fixes
15.4 19E241 March 14, 2022 New Features
  • Universal Control
  • New Emoji
  • Keyboard Brightness
15.4.1 19E258 March 31, 2022 Bug fixes
15.5 19F77 May 16, 2022
15.6 beta 2 19G5037d May 31, 2022

Legend:   Past   Current   Beta

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

Features[edit]

See also: Features of iOS 15

Home screen[edit]

The home screen grid is reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets when placed (23 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.[12]

App Library[edit]

iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in iOS 14 to the iPad.[13]

Multitasking[edit]

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.

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.[14]

Safari[edit]

Safari has been redesigned just like in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey. [15] Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.[16] Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.[17]

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.[18]
  • 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 like in iOS 15.

Supported devices[edit]

All devices supporting iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15.[19] Devices include:

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "IOS 15".
  2. ^ Clover, Juli (May 16, 2022). "Apple Releases iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 With Wallet and Podcast Updates". MacRumors. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "iPadOS 15.5 (19F77) - Releases - Apple Developer". Apple Developer. Apple Inc. May 16, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Clover, Juli (May 31, 2022). "Apple Seeds Second Betas of iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 to Developers". MacRumors. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  5. ^ "iPadOS 15.6 beta 2 (19G5037d) - Releases - Apple Developer". Apple Developer. Apple Inc. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
  6. ^ "Apple – iPad Pro – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  7. ^ "Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  8. ^ "Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
  9. ^ "Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  13. ^ "App Library is here to help you sort through your app clutter". iMore. 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2021-07-08.
  14. ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  15. ^ Cipriani, Jason. "iPadOS 15 hands-on review: What works and doesn't work". ZDNet. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  16. ^ "Safari will allow you to organize tabs into groups in iOS and iPadOS 15". iMore. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  17. ^ "How to use Safari extensions in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPad". iGeeksBlog. 2021-06-12. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
  18. ^ Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  19. ^ "iPad models compatible with iPadOS 15.4". Apple Support. Retrieved 2022-03-17.

External links[edit]

  • iPadOS – official site
  • iPadOS – official developer site
  • iPadOS – iOS/iPadOS Reference Library
  • iPadOS – Personal Safety User Guide
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