Yesterday, Apple updated the operating systems for all of its platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Even the HomePod and AirPods received firmware updates. Everything is new.
The new Liquid Glass interface is the most noticeable change, but much more is new. For an overview of the most significant features that are new in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, check out this article that I wrote three months ago. Want to dig a little deeper? Then I recommend the reviews posted on Six Colors by Jason Snell and Dan Moren of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, and macOS 26. And if you want to go incredibly deep on iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, the in-depth review by Federico Viticci of MacStories is excellent.
I updated my devices yesterday, and so far, I’m really happy with the updates. I especially like the new windowing system on the iPad, which is now very similar to the way that we have been using windows on a computer for decades. But note that this new mode is not on by default. You need to go to Settings -> Multitasking & Gestures and then tap on “Windowed Apps” to activate this fantastic new mode.
