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{{Short description|2021 tablet operating system by Apple Inc.}}
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{{Infobox OS version
| name = iPadOS 15
| logo = IOS 15 logo.png
| logo_size = 85px
| screenshot = IPadOS15HomeScreen.png
| caption = iPadOS 15 running on an [[Engineering:IPad Air (3rd generation)|iPad Air (3rd generation)]]
| screenshot_size = 
| screenshot_alt = 
| version_of = [[Software:IPadOS|iPadOS]]
| developer = [[Company:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]
| family = [[Unix-like]],<!--Although it is not considered functional or branded UNIX, iOS is still genetic UNIX--> based on [[Software:Darwin (operating system)|Darwin]] ([[Software:Berkeley Software Distribution|BSD]]), [[Software:IOS|iOS]]
| working_state = 
| source_model = [[Proprietary software|Closed]] with [[Open-source software|open-source]] components
| released = 
| RTM_date = 
| GA_date = {{Start date and age|2021|09|20}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15|title=IOS 15|access-date=2021-09-14|archive-date=2021-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914183129/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| marketing_target = Tablet Computers
| programmed_in = [[C (programming language)|C]], [[C++]], [[Objective-C]], [[Swift (programming language)|Swift]], [[Assembly language|assembly language]]
| language = 40 languages<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs|title=Apple – iPad Pro – Specs|publisher=[[Company:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]|access-date=January 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104051324/https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs|archive-date=January 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini-4/specs|title=Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs|publisher=[[Company:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]|access-date=October 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024031402/http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini-4/specs|archive-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-air-2/specs|title=Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications|publisher=[[Company:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]|access-date=October 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026051534/http://www.apple.com/ipad-air-2/specs|archive-date=October 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/specs|title=Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications|publisher=[[Company:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]|access-date=January 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104041336/https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/specs|archive-date=January 4, 2019}}</ref>
| update_model = [[Engineering:Over-the-air programming|OTA]], software update through [[Software:ITunes|iTunes]], [[Software:Apple Configurator|Apple Configurator]], or Finder
| package_manager = App Store
| supported_platforms = [[Software:IPadOS 15#Supported devices|See below]]
| kernel_type = [[Software:Hybrid kernel|Hybrid]] ([[Software:XNU|XNU]])
| userland = 
| ui = Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, [[Graphical user interface|GUI]])
| license = [[Proprietary software]] with open-source components
| preceded_by = [[Software:IPadOS 14|iPadOS 14]]
| succeeded_by = [[Software:IPadOS 16|iPadOS 16]]
| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018133335/https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/|date=October 18, 2022|title=www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/}}
| tagline = Works wonders. With ease.
| support_status = Receiving security updates for iPads that do not support iPadOS 16. Widespread third party app support
| other articles = [[Software:IOS 15|iOS 15]] (derived from)
}}
'''iPadOS 15''' is the third major release of the [[Software:IPadOS|iPadOS]] [[Operating system|operating system]] developed by [[Company:Apple Inc.|Apple]] for its [[Engineering:IPad|iPad]] line of [[Engineering:Tablet computer|tablet computer]]s. The successor to [[Software:IPadOS 14|iPadOS 14]], it was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2021 along with [[Software:IOS 15|iOS 15]], [[Software:MacOS Monterey|macOS Monterey]], watchOS 8, and tvOS 15.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Burns|first=Matt|date=June 7, 2021|title=iPadOS 15 announced at WWDC, features improved multitasking and surprising Swift Playgrounds features|url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/07/ipados-15-announced-at-wwdc-features-improved-multitasking-and-improved-swift-playgrounds-support|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608031119/https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/07/ipados-15-announced-at-wwdc-features-improved-multitasking-and-improved-swift-playgrounds-support|archive-date=June 8, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|website=TechCrunch}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cipriani|first=Jason|date=June 7, 2021|title=iOS 15 and iPadOS 15: How to download and install Apple's latest software|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-15-and-ipados-15-how-to-download-and-install-apples-latest-software|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608031714/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-15-and-ipados-15-how-to-download-and-install-apples-latest-software|archive-date=June 8, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|website=CNET}}</ref> It was released to the public on September 20, 2021. It was succeeded by [[Software:IPadOS 16|iPadOS 16]], which was released on October 24, 2022.

iPadOS 15 is the final version of iPadOS that supports the [[Engineering:IPad Air 2|iPad Air 2]] and the [[Engineering:IPad Mini 4|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 [[Software:IOS 12|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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Apple official website|author=Apple|work=Apple|url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview|access-date=10 June 2021|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610080724/https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/|url-status=live}}</ref>

====App Library====
iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in [[Software:IOS 14|iOS 14]] to the iPad.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-16|title=App Library is here to help you sort through your app clutter|url=https://www.imore.com/how-use-app-library-your-iphone|access-date=2021-07-08|website=iMore|archive-date=2022-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216163641/https://www.imore.com/how-use-app-library-your-iphone|url-status=live}}</ref>

===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.<ref>{{cite web|author=Apple|title=Apple official website|url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview|access-date=10 June 2021|work=Apple|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610080724/https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Safari===
Safari has been redesigned just like in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cipriani|first=Jason|title=iPadOS 15 hands-on review: What works and doesn't work|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-ipados-15-review|access-date=2021-07-19|website=ZDNet|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719232822/https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-ipados-15-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-15|title=Safari will allow you to organize tabs into groups in iOS and iPadOS 15|url=https://www.imore.com/how-use-tab-groups-safari-iphone-and-ipad|access-date=2021-07-19|website=iMore|archive-date=2022-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209220759/https://www.imore.com/how-use-tab-groups-safari-iphone-and-ipad|url-status=live}}</ref> Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-12|title=How to use Safari extensions in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPad|url=https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-safari-extensions-on-iphone-ipad|access-date=2021-07-19|website=iGeeksBlog|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719232823/https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-safari-extensions-on-iphone-ipad/|url-status=live}}</ref>

===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.<ref>{{cite web|title=Apple official website|author=Apple|work=Apple|url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608151101/http://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*The [[Software:Translate (Apple)|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 [[Software:IOS 15|iOS 15]].
*The Today View has been removed and replaced by widgets placed directly anywhere on the home screen

==Supported devices==
All devices supporting [[Software:IPadOS 14|iPadOS 14]] also support iPadOS 15.<ref>{{Cite web|title=iPad models compatible with iPadOS 15.4|url=https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad213a25b2/ipados|access-date=2022-03-17|website=Apple Support|language=en|archive-date=2022-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725230249/https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad213a25b2/ipados|url-status=live}}</ref> Devices include:
*[[Engineering:IPad Air 2|iPad Air 2]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Air (3rd generation)|iPad Air (3rd generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Air (4th generation)|iPad Air (4th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Air (5th generation)|iPad Air (5th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad (5th generation)|iPad (5th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad (6th generation)|iPad (6th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad (7th generation)|iPad (7th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad (8th generation)|iPad (8th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad (9th generation)|iPad (9th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Mini 4|iPad Mini 4]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Mini (5th generation)|iPad Mini (5th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Mini (6th generation)|iPad Mini (6th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Pro (1st generation)|iPad Pro (1st generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Pro (2nd generation)|iPad Pro (2nd generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Pro (3rd generation)|iPad Pro (3rd generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Pro (4th generation)|iPad Pro (4th generation)]]
*[[Engineering:IPad Pro (5th generation)|iPad Pro (5th generation)]]

==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.<!--NOTE: Do not place release notes in this table, see WP:NOTCHANGELOG. Changes should be detailed above in the article's prose, and should be backed up by reliable sources, not Apple's release notes.-->
{| class="wikitable"
| style="background:#FFDEAD;" |
|Previous release
| style="background:#99DD9F;" |
|Current release
| style="background:#B0E7FF;" |
|Current beta release
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+iPadOS 15 releases<ref>{{cite web|title=About iPadOS 15 Updates|url=https://support.apple.com/HT212789|website=Apple Support|date=11 September 2023|language=en}}</ref>
!Version
!Release date
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.0
|September 20, 2021
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.0.1
|October 1, 2021
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.0.2
|October 11, 2021
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.1
|October 25, 2021
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.2
|December 13, 2021
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.2.1
|January 12, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.3
|January 26, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.3.1
|February 10, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.4
|March 14, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.4.1
|March 31, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.5
|May 16, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.6
|July 20, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.6.1
|August 17, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7
|September 12, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.1
|October 27, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.2
|December 13, 2022
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.3{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16|Only available for devices not supported by iPadOS 16:
* iPad Air 2
* iPad Mini 4}}
|January 23, 2023
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD;" |15.7.4{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|March 27, 2023
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD;" |15.7.5{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|April 10, 2023
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD;" |15.7.7{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|June 21, 2023
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.8{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|July 24, 2023
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.9{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|September 11, 2023
|-
| style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.8{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|October 25, 2023
|-
| style="background:#99DD9F; " |'''15.8.1'''{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}
|January 22, 2024
|}

==See also==
*[[Software:MacOS Monterey|macOS Monterey]]
*[[Software:IOS 15|iOS 15]]

== Notes ==
{{notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* – official site
* – official developer site
* – iOS/iPadOS Reference Library
* – Personal Safety User Guide

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