Last Updated on June 2, 2022 by srinivas
Among the numerous announcements in store for Monday’s WWDC keynote, there could be one that will turn a few heads: According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up to make “major changes” to the way we interact with our iPads.
Among the rumors that changes have been made, there are several interface tweaks that are long overdue. Gurman reports that Apple will revamp the iPad’s multitasking and app interface, adding features that will make the tablet “more like a laptop and less like a phone.” Among the new features are:
- A redesigned multitasking interface that makes it easier to see which apps are open and switch between tasks
- Customizable app windows
- New ways for users to use multiple apps at once
Note that Gurman reports that Apple will “extend” the current multitasking interface, which combines several methods for viewing two or three apps at once. There’s Split Screen for viewing apps side by side, Slide Over for viewing smaller app windows, and Picture in Picture for videos. Apple also introduced Quick Notes in iPadOS 15, which adds a floating window for taking notes.
Gurman says the new iPad interface will be “one of the biggest upgrades” at WWDC, which will also include updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. There will likely be plenty of other changes to Apple’s tablet as well, including rumors of iOS 16 upgrades such as revamped apps and new lock screen widgets. Of course, we have our own wish list for iPadOS 16.
Apple’s online WWDC keynote begins Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. PT.