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Finally, iPadOS gets it right

Finally, iPadOS gets it right

Hands on with the iPad's new Windowed Apps system: 👍👍👍

Leander Kahney
June 11, 2025

I liked the idea of Stage Manager and split-screen multitasking on iPad, but my god, could Apple have made it any more complicated?

When it first launched, Stage Manager proved completely unintuitive and frustrating to use. Yeah, I know, I probably could have learned to use it, but who’s got time for that?

Now Apple has rolled out a far better system for iPad multitasking called Windowed Apps.

If it sounds familiar, it should be: It’s basically macOS on iPad.

Our resident iPad expert, Ed Hardy, who’s been using an iPad Pro as his main machine for years, put the new system through its paces.

The funny thing is, even though he likes Windowed Apps, he’s still going to keep using Stage Manager — and for very good reason.

I’m really looking forward to using Windowed Apps myself. If only I could use my old Intel iMac as an external monitor, especially now that its days are numbered. Anyone got any ideas?

Also in today’s newsletter:

Don’t miss the new “haptic” trailer for Apple’s upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt. The trailer uses your iPhone’s Taptic Engine to let you “feel” the racing action. I can think of some other NSFW uses for this tech!
Talking of NSFW, we have a great deal on a naughty AI image generator that looks kinda fun.
As you’d expect, the trailer for the upcoming third season of Foundation is epic. Thank goodness actor Lee Pace is back.
The first iOS 26 developer beta contains references to AirPods Pro 3, suggesting the next-gen earbuds might be right around the corner.
Logitech’s new Flip Folio for iPad looks like a great accessory, especially for work, thanks to its magnetically attached keyboard.
Wow, this high-end setup with three big 4K monitors is driven by a humble MacBook Air.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

iPadOS 26 hands-on: The iPad upgrade pros wished for

The iPadOS 26 multitasking features should warm the heart of hardcore iPad users, but also please average users. We go hands on.

First iOS 26 beta hints at AirPods Pro 3 coming soon

References to AirPods Pro 3 in the first iOS 26 developer suggest the earbuds might launch earlier than anticipated.

Apple software chief reveals what delayed AI-enhanced Siri

Craig Federighi finally provides more details on why the smarter Siri remains AWOL.

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Tame your to-do list with Blitzit, a task-management app for Mac or PC

Compatible with macOS and Windows, Blitzit gives you the tools you need to stay focused and finish your tasks.

Haptic trailer for Apple TV+ movie ‘F1’ lets you feel the racing action

A new type of "haptic trailer" for Apple Original film "F1: The Movie" adds a new dimension to the movie's roaring race cars.

Logitech Flip Folio keyboard case snaps onto iPad Pro or iPad Air

The new iPad accessory attaches its keyboard magnetically for productivity on the go.

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This unrestricted AI generator lets you create NSFW images

Whether for marketing materials or unique artwork, Imagiyo gives you total control. You can even use it as an NSFW AI image generator.

New iPhone tools help parents keep kids safer online

A new Apple system securely shares the age range of children with apps, and prevents kids from communicating with new people without permission.

‘Foundation’ season 3 gives chaos a name: The Mule [Apple TV+ trailer]

It looks like mind-controlling warlord The Mule might seize the whole universe. Watch the new “Foundation” trailer now.

Today in Apple history: Safari lands on Windows with a 'meh'

On June 11, 2007, Steve Jobs unveiled Safari 3 for Windows, bringing Apple's browser to PCs for the first time. Unfortunately, it was a bust.

Triple-display MacBook Air rig wows the crowd [Setups]

The three-monitor setup isn't terribly rare, but a MacBook Air driving a trio of wall-mounted 4K monitors all in landscape orientation is.

Tweets of the day

Look how they massacred my boy
— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser)
12:20 AM • Jun 11, 2025

apple decided to double down on privacy by making sure nobody, not even yourself, can read what’s on your iphone
— Viv (@battleangelviv)
10:06 AM • Jun 10, 2025

— David Cole (@irondavy)
11:51 AM • Jun 10, 2025

Couldn’t attend #WWDC25 in person? No problem I got you 😉
Here’s some pano images I shot at Apple Park while working on campus. If you have an AVP/Meta Quest etc, it really gives you a sense of what it feels like to be there. Full res files linked 👇
drive.google.com/drive/folders/…
— JB (@AppleTLDR)
7:24 AM • Jun 10, 2025

Nothing makes me question my hiring decisions like my ENTIRE TEAM INSTALLING THE IOS DEVELOPER BETA
— Theo - t3.gg (@theo)
9:19 PM • Jun 9, 2025

Wallpaper of the day

🧊New Weathered Cubism 4K Wallpaper
— Ann (@AIFinity76)
2:18 PM • Jun 10, 2025

One more thing ...

❝

(After seeing a newborn calf immediately walking) It was not something she had learned, but it was instead hardwired into her. A human baby couldn’t do that. I found it remarkable, even though no one else did. It was as if something in the animal’s body and in its brain had been engineered to work together instantly rather than being learned.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

What's' your favored iPad window mode?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Do you install Apple’s betas on your daily drivers?

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