Apple has made significant strides in multitasking on its iPads with the release of iPadOS 26. The new operating system features clever iPad-specific tricks and improved support for mouse or trackpad input, making the tablet feel more like a computer.
The new multitasking system is largely intuitive. Upon unlocking the device, users are taken to the home screen, where app icons remain unchanged. However, when tapping and dragging the bottom-right corner of an open app window, the app can be resized and placed anywhere on the screen. Users can also drag the top bar to one side, allowing it to fill half the screen automatically.
This update signals a shift in how users interact with their iPads, blurring the line between tablets and computers. While Apple has not created a Mac-powered tablet, this development may be considered its next best achievement. With iPadOS 26, multitasking is now more flexible and user-friendly than ever before.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/ipad/684229/ipados-26-hands-on-multitasking-mac