It may not be the biggest year for iPad, but iPadOS 27 makes it feel like a new machine with speedy animations, faster file transfers, a new Spotlight, and Siri AI. The update is available now.
iPadOS 27 is here with system optimizations and Siri AI
The iPad sits in an odd place in Apple’s lineup. It has to satisfy both power users and first-timers looking for both touchpad and touchscreen controls.
iPadOS has been in search of the perfect paradigm for years, and the one Apple arrived at with iPadOS 26 perfectly blends macOS windowing with iPad needs. There wasn’t much need to tweak the multitasking system again, so iPadOS 27 focused on other optimizations.