iPadOS 26 is expected to launch this fall, but you can try it now via the iPadOS 26 public beta. Though previous iPadOS updates have introduced minor updates, iPadOS 26 is arguably the most significant update yet for the best iPads that can run the new software.
Like iOS 26 and macOS 26, the upcoming iPad operating system will utilize the Liquid Glass design language, which creates a unified look across most of Apple’s devices. For iPads specifically, a new windowing system lets you move and resize apps to your liking. Apple Intelligence also receives a modest update for iPads.
