Brief Summary
This video discusses the new features in iPadOS 26 and their availability across different iPad models. It highlights that while most iPads will receive the update, certain features like advanced external display support, spatial scene photos, live translation, Apple Intelligence-driven shortcuts, and enhanced visual intelligence are limited to iPads with M-series chips or the A17 Pro. The video also touches on the design changes with liquid glass and improvements to multitasking and windowing.
- iPadOS 26 introduces a new design language called liquid glass and several new features.
- Full external display support and advanced windowing are exclusive to iPads with M-series chips.
- Spatial scene photos and live translation are limited to newer iPads with Apple Intelligence support.
- Older iPads still benefit from the redesign, performance improvements, and multitasking updates.
Everything New
iPadOS 26 introduces a redesigned user interface with a "liquid glass" design language and new features focused on multitasking and windowing. However, not all features are available on older iPad models due to hardware limitations. The video aims to clarify which iPadOS 26 features are exclusive to newer devices.
iPadOS 26 Supported iPads
Apple has dropped support for only one device this year. iPads that can upgrade to iPadOS 26 include iPad 8th generation and later, iPad Mini 5th generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, and the latest M4 iPads. Despite this wide support, not all iPads will have access to every feature.
Display Support
Full external display support in iPadOS 26 is limited to iPads with M-series chipsets. Older iPads, including those with the A17 Pro chip, are restricted to screen mirroring only, lacking the advanced windowing system available on M-series iPads. This limitation is due to the higher RAM and processing power required to support these features on an external monitor.
Multitasking and Windowing
iPads without an M1 chipset or later can only run up to four apps in windowing mode. While they still have access to the windowing features, they cannot open as many windows as the newer models. For example, on an M1 or later iPad, it's possible to have five or more windows open simultaneously, including apps like Final Cut, App Store, Safari, Weather, and Files.
Photos and the Lock Screen
A new "spatial scene" effect for photos, which creates a 3D-like depth effect, is limited to specific iPad models. This feature is not supported on iPad Pro 3rd and 4th generation, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st and 2nd generation, iPad Air 3rd and 4th generation, iPad 8th, 9th, and 10th generation, and iPad Mini 5th generation. The same limitation applies to using the spatial scene effect on the lock screen.
Live Translation
Live translation, a new feature that translates languages in real-time across apps like Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app, is restricted to devices supporting Apple Intelligence. This includes iPad Pro M1 and later, iPad Air M1 and later, and iPad Mini A17 Pro. The feature supports translation between languages like French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish to English, and vice versa, requiring users to download language models.
Shortcuts
The Shortcuts app has new features exclusive to Apple Intelligence-supported devices. In the gallery, there are now Apple Intelligence-supported shortcuts, such as morning summaries and leftover recipes. These features are limited to the iPad Pro M1 and later, iPad Air M1 and later, and iPad Mini A17 Pro.
Messages
In the Messages app, new background options are available, including those suggested by Apple Intelligence. These AI-generated backgrounds, along with poll suggestions based on conversation context, are limited to Apple Intelligence-supported devices. All other features are available, but the AI-driven suggestions are exclusive to newer iPads.
Reminders
The Reminders app includes auto-suggestions and a new auto-categorization option. The auto-categorization feature, which automatically arranges reminders based on different topics, is limited to Apple Intelligence devices. This feature helps users organize their reminders more efficiently.
Image PlayGround and Genmoji
Updates to Image Playground are related to Apple Intelligence, requiring an iPad Pro M1 or later, iPad Air M1 or later, or iPad Mini A17 Pro to use them. Similarly, the ability to combine Genmoji is also limited to devices with Apple Intelligence support.
Screenshots and Visual Intelligence
The screenshot interface is updated on all iPads, but visual intelligence options are only available on devices with Apple Intelligence. Without Apple Intelligence, users will have the new interface but lack the ability to identify objects in the screenshot, such as sneakers, t-shirts, furniture, or cars.
Conclusion
iPads with an M1 chip or newer, or the A17 Pro in the latest iPad Mini, will get the full iPadOS 26 experience, including all Apple Intelligence features. Older iPads will still receive most of the new features, such as the redesign, performance improvements, and multitasking updates, but will miss out on the AI-driven functionalities.
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