Take your iPad experience up a notch by adjusting settings for icons, notifications, and more.
Apple’s new iPads are available now, and whether you upgraded to the M4 or snagged a discount on a previous-gen tablet, now is the perfect time to tweak a few default settings to make your tablet and its accessories the best productivity and entertainment devices for you.1. Turn on Stage Manager
Nearly all iPad models can handle side-by-side multitasking, but if you’re running iPadOS 16 or higher on certain devices, you’ll have access to a more advanced feature called Stage Manager, which will allow multiple windows on the screen at one time. It’s an opportunity to be a multi-tasking master with Safari, Notes, and other productivity apps all on the screen at once.
To turn Stage Manager on, head to Settings > Multitasking & Gestures. Across the top of that menu are three options: Off, Split View & Slide Over, and Stage Manager. Select the last option; you’ll also get options to show recent apps on the left side of the screen or if you want the dock to stay present while multitasking.
