Apple iPadOS 14 optimizes tablet experience

The latest update coming to the iPadOS turns the iPad into an even more capable device. Like iOS 14, redesigned widgets and compact Siri are also coming to the iPad. But aside from that, some iPad-specific features inches it closer to being a proper PC replacement.

iPadOS 14 is bringing sidebars to most of its first-party apps to make it easier to navigate and access different parts of the app. There are even toolbars with drop-down menus, similar to what we see on desktop apps. Apple Music has a new full-screen player, too.

Universal Search arrives on the iPadOS, giving an experience similar to Spotlight search on the Mac. It lets you start a search no matter where you are, turning it into an address bar for URL at times.

And if you're a heavy Apple Pencil user, the new Scribble feature will help you get more out of your accessory. It turns your handwriting into text when used in text fields, and there are new smart selection features that will allow you to select, edit, and move handwritten notes and scribbles. You can write in multiple languages, and the Apple Pencil can recognize that, too.

It wasn't discussed during the keynote, but it's seen in the graphic that iPadOS (and possibly iOS, too) now allows you to set your default email and browser apps. It's a useful feature, especially if you prefer to use your choice email app or browser.

Source: The Guardian