iPadOS 26 is here: Liquid Glass, new window system, Phone & Preview apps

Apple has released iPadOS 26 alongside iOS 26 and macOS 26 (Tahoe). The update brings a major visual overhaul called Liquid Glass, a flexible new windowing system for improved multitasking, new built-in apps like Phone and Preview, and deeper AI integrations to speed up common workflows.

Highlights

• Liquid Glass design: refreshed visuals with translucent menus, widgets and refined controls for a more fluid UI.
• New window system: flexible app windows, easier resizing and placement to boost productivity on iPad.
• New apps: Phone and Preview (and Journal in some regions) expand native functionality.
• AI & intelligence: on-device features for translation, smarter Shortcuts actions and content-aware helpers.
• Device support: iPadOS 26 requires devices with Apple’s Neural Engine; older unsupported models may be dropped.

For full official details, see Apple’s announcement: Apple Newsroom — New versions of Apple’s software platforms are available today

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