Software:iPadOS 15

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Short description: 2021 tablet operating system by Apple Inc.

iPadOS 15
A version of the iPadOS operating system
IOS 15 logo.png
IPadOS15HomeScreen.png
iPadOS 15 running on an iPad Air (3rd generation)
DeveloperApple Inc.
Written inC, C++, Objective-C, Swift, assembly language
OS familyUnix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS
Source modelClosed with open-source components
General
availability
September 20, 2021; 2 years ago (2021-09-20)[1]
|Final release|Latest release}}15.8.1[2] (January 22, 2024; 5 months ago (2024-01-22)) [±]
Marketing targetTablet Computers
Available in40 languages[3][4][5][6]
Update methodOTA, software update through iTunes, Apple Configurator, or Finder
Package managerApp Store
PlatformsSee below
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
Default user interfaceCocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI)
LicenseProprietary software with open-source components
Preceded byiPadOS 14
Succeeded byiPadOS 16
Support status
Receiving security updates for iPads that do not support iPadOS 16. Widespread third party app support
Articles in the series
iOS 15 (derived from)

iPadOS 15 is the third major release of the iPadOS operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. The successor to iPadOS 14, it was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2021 along with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15.[7][8] It was released to the public on September 20, 2021. It was succeeded by iPadOS 16, which was released on October 24, 2022.

iPadOS 15 is the final version of iPadOS that supports the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 4, as its successor, iPadOS 16, drops support for those models.

Features

Home screen

The home screen grid is reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets when placed (23 icons), and rotates in portrait orientation, just like iOS 12 and earlier.

Widgets

Widgets can now be placed directly anywhere on the home screen. There are more widgets, many of which now have a new fourth size to pick from, being extra-large.[9]

App Library

iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in iOS 14 to the iPad.[10]

Multitasking

New multitasking user interface allows users to enter split view, slide over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multiwindow shelf gives quick access to all running apps.

Quick Note

A new feature, called Quick Note, can be taken by swiping from the corner with fingers or the Apple Pencil, the Control Center or a keyboard shortcut.[11]

Safari

Safari has been redesigned just like in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.[12] Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.[13] Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.[14]

Other

  • Universal Control allows a user to use a single keyboard and mouse across different Macs and iPads and new keyboard shortcuts have been added in iPadOS 15.4.[15]
  • The Translate app is now available in iPadOS 15.
  • The iPadOS 13 default wallpapers were removed in the first beta of iPadOS 15.
  • iPadOS 15 features a new wallpaper in two modes: light and dark.
  • All models of iPad now have a "Low Power Mode" option in Settings, like the iOS "Low Power Mode" option in Settings, and can also be added to the Control Center.
  • Supports Live Text in iPads with A12 Bionic or later.
  • Introduces Focus mode like in iOS 15.
  • The Today View has been removed and replaced by widgets placed directly anywhere on the home screen

Supported devices

All devices supporting iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15.[16] Devices include:

Releases

The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, 2021, and the first public beta was released on June 30, 2021, six days after the release of the second developer beta. The second public beta was released on July 16, 2021. iPadOS 15 was officially released on September 20, 2021.

Previous release Current release Current beta release
iPadOS 15 releases[17]
Version Release date
15.0 September 20, 2021
15.0.1 October 1, 2021
15.0.2 October 11, 2021
15.1 October 25, 2021
15.2 December 13, 2021
15.2.1 January 12, 2022
15.3 January 26, 2022
15.3.1 February 10, 2022
15.4 March 14, 2022
15.4.1 March 31, 2022
15.5 May 16, 2022
15.6 July 20, 2022
15.6.1 August 17, 2022
15.7 September 12, 2022
15.7.1 October 27, 2022
15.7.2 December 13, 2022
15.7.3[lower-alpha 1] January 23, 2023
15.7.4[lower-alpha 1] March 27, 2023
15.7.5[lower-alpha 1] April 10, 2023
15.7.7[lower-alpha 1] June 21, 2023
15.7.8[lower-alpha 1] July 24, 2023
15.7.9[lower-alpha 1] September 11, 2023
15.8[lower-alpha 1] October 25, 2023
15.8.1[lower-alpha 1] January 22, 2024

See also

Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Only available for devices not supported by iPadOS 16:
    • iPad Air 2
    • iPad Mini 4

References

  1. "IOS 15". https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15. 
  2. Clover, Julie (January 22, 2024). "Apple Releases iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and More". https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/22/apple-releases-ios-17-3/. "Apple has also released iOS 15.8.1 and iOS 16.7.5 for those running older versions of iOS." 
  3. "Apple – iPad Pro – Specs". Apple Inc.. https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs. 
  4. "Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs". Apple Inc.. https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini-4/specs. 
  5. "Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc.. https://www.apple.com/ipad-air-2/specs. 
  6. "Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc.. https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/specs. 
  7. Burns, Matt (June 7, 2021). "iPadOS 15 announced at WWDC, features improved multitasking and surprising Swift Playgrounds features". https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/07/ipados-15-announced-at-wwdc-features-improved-multitasking-and-improved-swift-playgrounds-support. 
  8. Cipriani, Jason (June 7, 2021). "iOS 15 and iPadOS 15: How to download and install Apple's latest software". https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-15-and-ipados-15-how-to-download-and-install-apples-latest-software. 
  9. Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview. 
  10. "App Library is here to help you sort through your app clutter". 2021-06-16. https://www.imore.com/how-use-app-library-your-iphone. 
  11. Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview. 
  12. Cipriani, Jason. "iPadOS 15 hands-on review: What works and doesn't work" (in en). https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-ipados-15-review. 
  13. "Safari will allow you to organize tabs into groups in iOS and iPadOS 15". 2021-06-15. https://www.imore.com/how-use-tab-groups-safari-iphone-and-ipad. 
  14. "How to use Safari extensions in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPad" (in en-US). 2021-06-12. https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-safari-extensions-on-iphone-ipad. 
  15. Apple. "Apple official website". Apple. https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview. 
  16. "iPad models compatible with iPadOS 15.4" (in en). https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad213a25b2/ipados. 
  17. "About iPadOS 15 Updates" (in en). 11 September 2023. https://support.apple.com/HT212789. 

External links

  • – official site
  • – official developer site
  • – iOS/iPadOS Reference Library
  • – Personal Safety User Guide
Preceded by
iPadOS 14
iPadOS 15
2021
Succeeded by
iPadOS 16