iPadOS 15
| Version of the iPadOS operating system | |
 | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Written in | C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, assembly language |
| OS family | Unix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS |
| Source model | Closed with open-source components |
| General availability | September 20, 2021[1] |
| Marketing target | Tablet Computers |
| Available in | 40 languages[2][3][4][5] |
| Update method | OTA, software update through iTunes, Apple Configurator, or Finder |
| Package manager | App Store |
| Platforms | See below |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| Default user interface | Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI) |
| License | Proprietary software with open-source components |
| Preceded by | iPadOS 14 |
| Succeeded by | iPadOS 16 |
| Official website | www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/ at the Wayback Machine (archived October 18, 2022) |
| Support status | |
| Articles in the series | |
| iOS 15 (derived from) | |
iPadOS 15 is a version of the iPad operating system made by Apple. It was released in September 20, 2021, along with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15.[6][7] iPadOS 15 added new features like widgets, multitasking, and Focus mode.
Features
[change | change source]- Widgets on the home screen
- Multitasking (Split View and Slide Over) – New multitasking user interface allows users to enter Split View, Slide Over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multi-window shelf gives quick access to all running apps.
- Focus mode (to reduce distractions)
- Notes improvements – 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 updates – Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.
Supported devices
[change | change source]iPadOS 15 can run on these iPads:
- iPad Pro (all models)
- iPad (5th generation and later)
- iPad Air 2 and later
- iPad mini 4 and later
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "IOS 15". Archived from the original on 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ↑ "Apple – iPad Pro – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ↑ Burns, Matt (2021-06-07). "iPadOS 15 announced at WWDC, features improved multitasking and surprising Swift Playgrounds features". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Haven't downloaded iOS 15 for iPhone yet? How to install Apple's software update today". CNET. Retrieved 2025-10-04.