Apple has optimized Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Xcode for iPadOS 26, offering nearly full desktop-class functionality with intuitive touch and pencil integration—no more watered-down versions.
iPadOS 26 now supports full external display modes with independent app windows, drag-and-drop multitasking, and custom resolutions—mirroring a desktop-like setup.
Stage Manager has been redesigned to support resizable windows, overlapping apps, and true multi-app workflows—taking a giant leap closer to macOS multitasking.
With iPadOS 26, users can access a more robust file system and, for the first time, an official Apple-supported terminal app—catering to developers and power users.
Apple’s VP revealed major backend changes that allow iPad apps to run in a hybrid Mac-iPad mode, making transitions between devices seamless and unlocking new developer potential.
Borrowing from macOS, iPadOS 26 introduces a new Mission Control-style view, allowing users to manage desktops, apps, and spaces in an intuitive visual overview.