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# iPadOS 15

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( **Predecessor:** [iPadOS 14](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS-14/) | **Successor:** [To be announced, likely iPadOS 16](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS/) )

_iPadOS 14 and 15 are still receiving updates, so this information will need to be updated in the future to reflect future changes._

iPadOS 15 is the third and current major release of the [iPadOS](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS/) operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. The latest version of [iPadOS](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS/) and the successor to [iPadOS 14](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPad, it was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2021 along with [iOS 15](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iOS-15/), [macOS Monterey](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/MacOS-12-0-Monterey/), [watchOS 8](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/WatchOS-8/), and [tvOS 15](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/TVOS-15/). It was released to the public on September 20, [2021](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/2021/).

## History

### Updates

The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, [2021](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/2021/), and the first public beta was released at the end of June 2021](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/2021/), six days after the release of the second developer beta. The second public beta was released on July 16, [2021](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/2021/). iPadOS 15 was officially released on September 20, [2021](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/2021/).

Version 	Build 	Release date 	Notes

15.0 	19A346 	September 20, 2021 	Initial release

15.1 beta 	19B5042h 	September 21, 2021 	

Legend:   Past   Current   Beta

## Features

### Home screen

The home screen grid has been reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets, and rotates in portrait orientation, just like [iOS 12](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iOS-12/) and earlier.

#### Widgets

Widgets can now be placed directly anywhere on the home screen. There are more widgets, many of which are bigger.

#### App Library

iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in [iOS 14](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iOS-14/) to the iPad.

#### 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.

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.

#### Safari

Safari has been redesigned just like in [iOS 15](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iOS-15/) and [macOS Monterey](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/MacOS-12-0-Monterey/). Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups. Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.

#### 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.

The Translate app is now available in iPadOS 15.

[iPadOS 13](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS-13/) 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, like the [iOS](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iOS/) "low power mode" option, in Settings.

## Supported devices
	
All devices supporting [iPadOS 13](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS-13/) and [iPadOS 14](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPadOS-14/) also support iPadOS 15. This includes:

iPad Air 2

iPad Air (3rd generation)

iPad Air (4th generation)

iPad (5th generation)

iPad (6th generation)

iPad (7th generation)

iPad (8th generation)

iPad (9th generation)

iPad Mini 4

iPad Mini (5th generation)

iPad Mini (6th generation)

iPad Pro (1st generation)

iPad Pro (2nd generation)

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

iPad Pro (4th generation)

iPad Pro (5th generation)

**This article is a modified copy of its Wikipedia counterpart and needs to be rewritten for originality.**

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## Sources

[Wikipedia - iPadOS 15](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPadOS_15)

Other sources are needed, and this article needs LOTS of improvement and original work to prevent it from being a copy and paste from Wikipedia.

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## Article info

**Written on:** `2021 Saturday, September 25th at 4:07 pm`

**Last revised on:** `2021 Saturday, September 25th at 4:07 pm`

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