#iPadOS 18
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Apple has unveiled iPadOS 18, the next major update for iPads. Building on iOS 18, it boasts exciting features like on-device and cloud AI, enhanced Siri interactions, a dedicated Passwords app, a redesigned Photos app, and—long awaited by many—a native Calculator app. Here's a list of all the devices that will be able to upgrade to iPadOS 18 later this year.
How to Download Files Permanently on iPhone and iPad
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Apple improved the Files app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to ensure your important files are always available offline.
The File app has a new Keep Downloaded feature that lets you permanently save all your important files for offline access. To save a file permanently, open the Files app, long-press a file or folder and choose the Keep Downloaded option.
How to Use Floating Tab Bar on iPad in iPadOS 18
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The latest iPadOS 18 offers a new tab bar now floats at the top of the screen, so you can jump to different parts of an app at the press of a button. It offers quick access to the areas of the apps you visit the most. You can also customize the floating tab bar in iPadOS 18 to include your favorite tabs. For this, simply long-press on the tab bar, it will bring up the sidebar with different menu items, then drag one of the highlighted items to the tab bar. Bear in mind that you can only customize tab bars only in apps that have a sidebar with additional menu items to choose from.
iPadOS 18: The Calculator App Finally Comes to iPad
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Apple has introduced the Calculator app for iPad which users have been requesting for since the original iPad was released. In typical Apple fashion, this app comes with new features like Math Notes which works with the Apple Pencil. You can scribble down math problems and equations and the app will calculate and provide a solution in your handwriting.
WWDC 2024: iPadOS 18 Is Official With a Calculator App, Finally!
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iPadOS 18 is finally here and brings a couple of interesting updates to Apple's iPads. For starters, you get to see a Calculator app with a Math Notes feature that can solve sums for you, create tables, and more. Additionally, there's also a new Smart Script on the Notes app which automatically enhances your handwriting as you pen down notes. Moreover, each and every app also has this floating tab bar which gives you additional controls for these apps.