Apple has just unveiled the exciting features of iPadOS 18, showcasing a blend of iOS 18 functionalities and new Apple Intelligence capabilities. The highlight of this announcement? A long-awaited Calculator app for iPad – a feature that users have been eagerly anticipating.

Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, expressed his excitement about the enhanced power and intelligence of iPadOS 18. He emphasized the personalized Home Screen options, revamped Photos experience, significant Notes app updates, the introduction of the Calculator with Math Notes, and the groundbreaking Apple Intelligence feature.

Let’s delve into some of the key features shared by Apple at WWDC for iPadOS 18:

• Personalized Spatial Audio for Gaming: Enjoy an immersive audio experience in your favorite games with advanced sound design and voice quality improvements.
• AirPods Enhancements: AirPods Pro now offer hands-free Siri interactions, allowing you to respond without speaking out loud.
• Notes App Updates: Highlight important text with color, perform math calculations directly in Notes, and create custom walking and hiking routes effortlessly.
• Messages Improvements: Add flair to your messages with playful animated effects on text, emojis, or words. Schedule messages to send at specific times.
• Passwords App: Safely store all your credentials in one place and sync them securely across devices and apps.
• Safari Enhancements: Discover relevant information on websites quickly with Safari’s new Highlights feature. Organize your workspace efficiently with tiling options using keyboard shortcuts.
• Continuity Features: Seamlessly use your iPhone from your Mac, receive iPhone notifications on Mac, and easily drag and drop files between devices.
• Productivity Tools: Arrange windows conveniently into tiles or corners for easy multitasking. Preview what you’re sharing in video calls before displaying it. Replace backgrounds with built-in options or personal photos.

In addition to these features, iPadOS 18 brings improvements to Maps, AirPods functionality like voice isolation for clear calls in noisy environments, Photos app enhancements such as Carousel navigation, Fitness+ personalized experiences, Home app updates including guest access management and robot vacuum control.

For those wondering about device compatibility, here are the iPads that will support iPadOS 18:

• iPad Pro (M4)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
• iPad Air (M2)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (7th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

Unfortunately, some older models like the iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd-gen (2017) did not make the cut for this update. Stay tuned for more exciting news as we look forward to experiencing these fantastic features on our iPads!