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2019 Nian 6 4, 2019 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple first released iPadOS, and push up to the user after the meeting iPadOS 13 first developer preview.

2019 Nian June 18 to September 19, Apple Push the iPadOS 13 Developer Preview 12, iPad users can get the update by downloading during the description file.

2019 Nian 9 20, Apple Push iPadOS first official version.

successive versions

System Functions

built-in application

camera

iPadOS camera supports a plurality of cameras simultaneously turned on. Another increase in the number of new video editing tools, including a "spin", "Trim" and "adjustment" and other video clips faster and more convenient.

File Manager

iPadOS file manager supports access to external storage devices (U disk, SD card, etc.) on the document; support SMB, can be connected to the company's server or home PC; supports local storage, you can create folders and add files on a local drive; supports file compression and decompression support.

input

iPadOS sliding supports native input entered. Floating keyboard, leaving more space typing, may drag an arbitrary position, speed skating use on a floating keyboard with one hand sliding type.

Map

iPadOS built-in map. iPadOS map 13 includes a wider road coverage, improved address accuracy, providing better support pedestrian and more detailed surface coverage. "Look around" function capable of high resolution and interactive 3D experience to explore the city; "Favorites" can store the user's favorite list of places; "common place" allows users to quickly navigate to the site visit every day; iPadOS map provided 14 a new cycle route and a selection of city guides, and search make navigation easier. Cycle routes taking into account altitude, busy streets along the route and whether there are stairs. City guide provides a list of the city's attractions to create a series based on a reliable source of information is the discovery of hot new restaurants, find a good way to popular attractions, also supports the recommendation to explore the information from the brand.

Siri

iPadOS built artificial intelligence Siri. In iPadOS 14, Siri interface has been updated, the phone to "compact notice" in the form of pop-up in the top of the screen, instead of occupying the entire screen.

Text Editor

iPad OS support the new text editing cut, copy, paste gesture: one copy kneaded three fingers, two kneading to cut three fingers open paste. iPad OS 13.1 upgrade the Safari browser: supports desktop browser, adding a download manager, more than 30 kinds of new keyboard shortcuts and other functions.

Features

Home Screen

iPadOS main screen has been redesigned, the new layout can be displayed on each page more app. Users can "Today" view to add to the home screen to quickly see a list of widgets to a variety of information, including weather, calendar, schedule events, tips and so on.

dark mode

iPadOS out of the dark solution suitable for use in low light conditions. The time of sunrise and sunset will automatically between "light" and "dark" automatic mode switching. May be custom settings, automatically opens at a particular time, or from the manual open "Control Center."

Privacy

iPadOS have privacy protection. iPadOS privacy 13 added privacy login, login by Apple, when users use the App, Apple does not track users or collect personal information; iPadOS privacy requires all 14 App Users must first obtain permission to track user information. App Store product page will be easy to understand format, listing the privacy practices outlined developer readme.

Widget

iPadOS support team member, and large, medium and small sizes are available. (14 new features iPadOS, after only stored in the group member minus one screen may be placed on the main screen)

search

iPadOS search engine can be used as App launcher to find a contact or a document, you can also search directly in the application support functions. Search function has dealt with most of these features, but Apple so that the whole looks and sounds very much like Spotlight search on Mac. Search more compact design also allows the search bar pops up to the top of the application, rather than blocking all content on the screen.

encrypted drive

in iPadOS, the user will be able to encrypt the "File" applications accessed by a drive. Developers can use this feature in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Beta version. The disadvantage is iOS 14 can identify and use iPadOS 14 APFS drive encrypted format. If you're a Mac user, you can use the preinstalled macOS "Disk Utility" application is properly encrypted disk.

AR

iPadOS have augmented reality function. iPadOS AR 13 New People Occlusion function, Motion Capture function, using the iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini 5, the application can be understood by the characters of body posture and movement trajectories, allowing users to create animated characters or interact with the virtual objects; iPadOS 14 augmented reality ARKit 4 equipped with the new Depth API, developers can take advantage of Depth API to add new features to the App, such as measuring human data to achieve more accurate virtual try, or try a wall paint color before painting the room effect . ARKit 4 Location Anchor also brought to iPadOS App, where applicable, you can use the new Apple Maps App in higher resolution map data, to bring augmented reality experience for a particular location of the real world.

Caller

In iPadOS, the telephone calls and FaceTime calls will be presented in a concise lightweight banner, it does not occupy the entire screen, the user can easily Quick tap to answer the call, or just swipe it ignore the call.

supported devices

As of 2021 In February, iPadOS total support for the following device models:

• iPad Air 2

• iPad Air 3

• iPad mini 4

• iPad mini 5

• iPad (fifth generation)

• iPad (sixth generation)

• iPad (seventh generation)

• < p> 12.9 inch iPad Pro (fourth generation)

• 11 inch iPad Pro (second generation)

• 12.9 inch iPad Pro (third generation)

• 11 inch iPad Pro (first generation)

• 12.9 inch iPad Pro (first II)

• 12.9 Yingcun iPad Pro (first generation)

• 10.5 Yingcun iPad Pro

• 9.7 Yingcun iPad Pro

• iPad (eighth)

• iPad (seventh Generation)

• iPad (sixth generation)

• iPad (fifth generation)

• iPad mini (fifth generation)

• iPad mini 4

• iPad Air (fourth generation )

• iPad Air (third Generation)

• iPad Air 2

social impact

installation rate

According to the October 2019 Apple's research in 2015 - All iPad device 2019 launch, there 41% running iPadOS; iPad devices all over the years, 33% in run iPadOS.

system

• iPadOS marks the launch of Apple began to segment its mobile operating system, also marks the Apple iPad so far in the future have their own evaluation operating system, it can give full play to the iPad's features and benefits. (House assessment of IT)

• iPadOS to provide users with the classic iOS-friendly experience, while allowing high-end hardware for professional users more valuable, more meaningful. (US tech media, "Engadget" comment)