Apple unveils iPadOS 27 with performance upgrades

Apple unveiled iPadOS 27 during its WWDC keynote, bringing Liquid Glass refinements, major performance improvements, a new Siri, resized iPhone apps and other productivity features. The update will reach developers today, public beta in July and all users this fall.

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Apple unveils iPadOS 27 with performance upgrades

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Apple unveiled iPadOS 27 during its WWDC keynote. The update builds on last year's productivity-focused iPadOS 26 by adding refinements, performance gains and new capabilities.

iPadOS 27 focuses on performance and refinements. The software includes Liquid Glass refinements that are more customizable than ever. It also delivers overall performance improvements that make iPadOS 27 perform much quicker.

Last year Apple shipped what it called the iPad’s biggest productivity update ever in iPadOS 26.

Last year Apple shipped what it called the iPad’s biggest productivity update ever in iPadOS 26. This year’s followup adds to those changes while emphasizing speed.

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New menu bar and app resizing options arrive. The Menu Bar can now be optionally kept always on screen. iPhone apps can be resized in iPadOS.

The software includes Liquid Glass refinements that are more customizable than ever.

Siri, search and Screen Time receive overhauls. A brand new Siri debuts in the update. The search experience is overhauled with upgraded intelligence. Screen Time has been revamped for managing a child’s device use.

Release timeline starts with developer beta today. iPadOS 27 will be available in developer beta later today. The first public beta comes in July. Apple will ship the new software to all iPad users this fall.

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