iPadOS 26 beta 2 is rolling out now for developers, bringing the latest refinements to Apple’s forthcoming major iPad software update.iPadOS 26 has major focus on productivity upgrades Apple has just released a new wave of betas for its forthcoming major software updates.One of the big highlights is iPadOS 26, which in many respects offers the biggest changes to the iPad ever.
Now, the latest version of iPadOS 26 is available for developers via the new beta 2 build.iPadOS 26’s first beta debuted two weeks ago, shortly after Apple unveiled the release at WWDC.If you haven’t tried it, iPadOS 26 makes some big changes to productivity on the iPad.
New features include: brand new windowing system for apps that lets you freely resize app windows menu bar similar to the Mac’s Files app enhancements Live Activities and support for Background Tasks more precise cursor and much more The first developer beta, as is often the case, has been filled with bugs and performance issues that Apple will aim to address before iPadOS 26’s public launch this fall.Today’s beta 2 is expected to include some bug fixes, and likely other changes and enhancements to the ‘Liquid Glass’ design and iPad multitasking features.The earlier we are in the summer, the more likely there are to be big changes with each new beta.
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