The public beta of iPadOS 18 has just launched and contains several new features for the best iPads supporting the operating system. The full version of iPadOS 18 is expected this fall, but the public beta is a (relatively) safe way to try out some new iPad features right now.
iPad-specific features include new handwriting tools for the Calculator app, which is finally available for iPad. Smart Scripts for Notes is another new handwriting tool that combines the best aspects of physical handwriting and text. iPadOS 18 also has many of the same features that are coming to iOS 18, such as a more customizable home screen, an updated Control Center, a floating tab bar for certain apps and more.
