Here is everything you need to know about iPadOS 16, including what features are coming to your iPad and when the software is expected to be released.
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(Pocket-lint) — Apple previewed its latest software for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac and iPad during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) at the beginning of June.
There are plenty of features coming to your iPhone later this year with iOS 16 and a few extra features coming to your Apple Watch with watchOS 9, but there are a few new features heading for iPad too with iPadOS 16.
This is everything you need to know about iPadOS 16, including when it is expected to be released, what features it will be bringing to your iPad, how you can try it out and what iPad models are compatible.iPadOS 16 release date
Unveiled date: 6 June 2022
Release date: October 2022 (TBC)
Apple announced the next major software upgrade for iPad during WWDC in the form of iPadOS 16. The preview was revealed on 6 June 2022, with the developer beta available to download now. The public beta became available from 11 July 2022, and iPadOS 16 will then be released in its official format «this fall».
Usually «this fall» means September, around a week after the next iPhone and Apple Watch models are revealed. That said, it has been claimed Apple will be delaying the iPadOS 16 software release until October this year, in line with the release of the rumoured new iPad Pro with M2 chip and the release of macOS Ventura. Nothing is confirmed as yet though.iPadOS 16: How to try the public beta
The iPadOS 16 developer beta is available to download now, as is the public beta. Anyone can test it and it should take around five minutes to get up and running.
You’ll need to join Apple’s beta software program first, after which you will be able to install any available betas to test, including iOS 16 and watchOS 9. We have a guide that explains how to install an iPadOS public beta if you need extra help.iPadOS 16: Which iPads are compatible?
Apple typically offers several years of software updates for its devices, more than most Android manufacturers. If your iPad isn’t on the list though, it’s probably because its hardware isn’t powerful enough to run some of the features. Occasionally, your iPad might be compatible with the software but not specific features.
Here is the full list of iPads compatible with iPadOS 16 when it launches later this year:
iPad Pro (all models)
iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
iPad (5th generation and later)
iPad mini (5th generation and later) iPadOS 16: Features
Here are all the features coming to your iPad later this year. Sadly, iPad doesn’t get the Lock Screen capabilities iPhone will get with iOS 16, but it does get many of the iOS 16 features and a couple of extras.
