Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has said that the next major update of iPadOS would be more macOS-like. I think (and hope) he’s right, and now a new rumor from leaker Majin Pu says that the tablet operating system may get a macOS-like tab bar.
From his post: According to my source, Apple is gearing up for another major leap forward. With iPadOS 19 and iOS 19, expected in 2025, the gap between iPad, iPhone, and Mac continues to shrink.
One of the most exciting changes will benefit those using the iPad with a Magic Keyboard. When connected, the interface will adapt to show a menu bar at the top, just like on macOS, turning the iPad into a much more laptop-like experience.
…. Another key update is Stage Manager 2.0, an enhanced multitasking mode that activates automatically when the keyboard is attached. It will make managing apps and windows smoother and more productive than ever.
The next versions of iPadOS, macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS will almost certainly be previewed at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference. It will be held online (again) from June 9-13.
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