The next major version of the iPad OS 'iPad OS 16' that can use the iPad like a Mac is announced

At the developer event WWDC22 held by Apple, ' iPadOS 16 ', the next major version of the OS for iPad, was announced. Similar to macOS Ventura , the multitasking function 'Stage Manager' will be implemented, and the work area of the iPad can be expanded by connecting an external display, making it possible to use it more than just a tablet.

iPadOS 16 Preview-Apple (Japan)
https://www.apple.com/jp/ipados/ipados-16-preview/

WWDC 2022 --June 6 | Apple --YouTube


Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering, suddenly sprints inside Apple.

When I arrived, I started talking about the iPad OS.

'Weather' is added to the iPad.

Heavy snowfall and downpour of rain are represented by animation.

By incorporating the 'Weather Kit' into the app, the app will be able to access 'weather' information.

Like macOS, iPadOS has enhanced sharing capabilities.

Previously, tapping 'Share' sent a copy of the file you wanted to share to the other party.

However, the new sharing feature does not send a copy, but shares it online.

You can share directly from the group of messages without entering an email address or name.

Groups are displayed on the toolbar, and you can collaborate while communicating with messages and FaceTime.

An API that enables this collaboration will also be newly released.

And this new sharing feature will also be added to iOS and macOS.

There will also be a shared space for collaborative work. With one tap from FaceTime ...

It is possible to work on the shared board at the same time.

A live cursor is displayed so you can see at a glance who is writing what.

The shared board can be pinched to zoom in and out, and by clicking the live cursor, you can immediately pay attention to the person's work.

You can also write sketches and notes with Apple Pencil.

You can also share files such as photos and videos, and links to websites.

This shared space will be introduced on iPadOS, macOS and iOS.

And MetalFX, which enables upscaling like macOS, was introduced ...

In addition, an API will be released that will allow you to download game data in the background.

It also makes it easy to play games with friends on SharePlay via Game Center.

New Game Center features will be introduced in iPadOS, iOS and macOS in the second half of 2022.

In addition, the iPad OS will receive a 'desktop class update.' For example, canceling and redoing throughout the system ...

Check the free / busy status of the calendar

You can search for cards in your contacts, combine them, create lists, and more.

In addition, frequently requested functions such as changing the file extension and displaying the folder size will be added.

In addition, you will be able to see frequently used actions in files and documents.

In addition, a customizable toolbar will be introduced on the iPad OS.

An API that enables developers to use these various functions will also be released to developers.

With iPadOS 16, a 'reference mode' has been added that allows you to use the iPad Pro display for color adjustment when editing images and videos on a Mac.

And the display scaling settings allow you to change the balance of the screen display for each window.

And, on the iPad equipped with the M1 chip, it will be possible to use the storage as virtual memory.

Allocation is up to 16GB.

And like macOS, the desktop management function 'Stage Manager' will be introduced to iPadOS.

iPadOS Stage Manager fully supports external displays.

By connecting to an external display, up to 8 applications can be used on the external display.

Write notes using Apple Pencil with the app displayed on the iPad ...

You can display the app on an external display. For example, when sharing materials with a group using the sharing function, you can switch to 'when browsing, use the large screen of the external display, and when writing, use your iPad.'

Below is an image summarizing iPadOS 16.