iPadOS 26: Navigating New Features and Frustrations

Apple spent 90 minutes talking about the future of its software, and we're pretty sure only said the word "Siri" once. Nilay and David are joined by The Verge's Victoria Song and Allison Johnson, both of whom were with Nilay at the keynote, to talk about all the news of the day. They talk about the Liquid Glass design language, and why Apple decided to redesign all its software. They talk about Spotlight on the Mac, the new multitasking features on the iPad, the typing indicators on the iPhone, Workout Buddy on the Watch, personas on the Vision Pro, and everything else that Apple announced — or, in a few cases, pointedly didn't announce — on stage. We're just starting to try out some of this software, and it's all likely to change a lot before it hits your devices this fall. And we'll have lots of thoughts along the way.

Further reading:

• Apple renames its operating systems 

• Apple’s new design language is Liquid Glass 

• Apple’s Liquid Glass redesign doesn’t look like much 

• Apple’s ChatGPT integration makes it easier to search for more context on images and shop for things they see.

• Apple Intelligence takes on language barriers in messages and phone calls. 

• Apple announces macOS Tahoe 26 with new design and revamped search features 

• Apple’s Spotlight upgrades in macOS Tahoe have power users in mind 

• Apple launches iPadOS 26 with a new look and way better multitasking 

• Apple announces watchOS 26 with a wrist flick gesture and AI ‘Workout Buddy’ 

• Apple’s visionOS 26 adds PSVR2 controller support and spatial widgets 

• Apple’s AirPods update adds camera controls and more 

• Apple’s new Games app lets you challenge your friends

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