5 best iPadOS 18 features to try out

With the launch of the new Apple iPhone 16 series also comes the latest round of software updates, not only for iPhone devices, but also for the iPad product lineup.

Releasing soon for supported devices, iPadOS 18 brings new features and capabilities to modern devices in the Apple iPad lineup, improving the user experience and adding further utility to the already versatile tablet.

The full feature set coming to your iPad depends on which specific device you’re using, with some of the newer and more powerful Apple iPad devices expected to get the full suite of new features that come with iPadOS 18.

And so we thought, we’d put together this list of the five best features to try out on iPadOS 18, including the headline feature of 2024 for the company – Apple Intelligence. Check out the whole list below.

Top 5 new features on Apple iPadOS 18

1. Apple Intelligence

2. Calculator

3. Enhanced customisation

4. Game Mode

5. Notes

1. Apple Intelligence

The big new feature for Apple products, including iPhone and iPad devices, is Apple Intelligence.

ALSO READ: What is Apple Intelligence, Apple’s very own take on AI?

Apple Intelligence is coming to iPad Pro and iPad Air devices with the M1 processor or later. Apple’s take on artificial intelligence, it is a unified and highly customised and polished solution for generative and predictive AI features for supported products.

Apple Intelligence is also coming to iOS 18, and will naturally work with all of your supported products across both platforms.

2. Calculator

You may or may not have noticed that iPadOS has been missing a native calculator app all this time. That’s all set to change with iPadOS 18, which will finally get an official calculator app, specially designed for the larger iPad displays.

If you have an Apple Pencil, you can also make use of the new Math Notes feature, which converts written text into scientific calculations using the new Calculator app for iPadOS 18.

3. Enhanced customisation

As expected, iPadOS 18 comes with a new look and the ability to further customise the interface to your liking. You can rearrange apps and widgets to where you want them to give your wallpaper space to be seen, pick a new look and colour for app icons to match your wallpaper, and rearrange the updated control centre, among other things.

4. Game Mode

For those who use the Apple iPad as a gaming device, iPadOS 18 brings a dedicated Game Mode which will maximise gameplay performance.

It does so by minimising background activity to allow for higher frame rates in intense gameplay, and also reduces latency for AirPods, along with improving responsiveness for wireless controllers.

5. Notes

Writing notes by hand on iPadOS 18 is set to get better, thanks to Smart Script. This lets you freely jot down notes by hand, which smart script will be able to properly turn into full text later. You can also highlight text with colour, or creative collapsible section headers.

These new features on iPadOS 18, will completely change and elevate your experience on your iPad, with enhanced performance, entertainment and productivity on the go. So go ahead and check out our guide on how to decide which iPad is best for you, and pick up one up from Croma.com today!