Today is the big day for iOS 13. This update comes with a whole slate of brand new features, including the much-anticipated Dark Mode, and more. It's one of the biggest releases of iOS yet, and the iPad even got it's own separate version of iOS that is appropriately dubbed iPadOS, which launches September 24.
The separation of iOS and iPadOS is huge, but not surprising, considering all that the iPad can do that the iPhone and iPod touch cannot due to smaller screen sizes.
Jun 04, 2019 Apple has announced iOS 13 for iPhone and iPod touch, and iPadOS 13 for iPad. Like all system software releases, not all devices will be compatible with versions of iOS and iPadOS software however. Like all system software releases, not all devices will be compatible with versions of iOS and iPadOS software however.
Still, if you're curious about whether or not your iPhone or iPad can run iOS 13, here's the lowdown for you.
For iOS 13, which is now just iPhone and iPod touch only, you will need one of the following devices:
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone SE
- iPod Touch (7th Generation)
If you do not have one of the devices listed above, then you won't be able to install iOS 13. You'll need to upgrade to a more current device that has the power to run iOS 13.
With iPadOS, you're getting improved multiple window Slide Over views, multiple app windows in a single space, a new home screen, new gestures for text editing and accessing the keyboard, custom fonts, more physical keyboard shortcuts, and a whole lot more. If you want to dive into the full list of big iPadOS features, check out our primer.
As far as devices are concerned, you need one of the following to install iPadOS:
- 10.2-inch iPad (2019)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 2
If you do not have an iPad model from the list above, then you aren't able to install iPadOS, unfortunately.
iOS 13 launches today, September 19. iPadOS will be available September 24.
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Use the Dock to work with more apps simultaneously
The Dock lets you instantly open and switch apps from any app you're in. You can even customize the left side of the Dock with your favorite apps. And on the right side, you can see apps that you recently used and apps that are open on your iPhone and Mac.
You can find the Dock at the bottom of the Home screen. To see the Dock while you're using an app, slide one finger up from the bottom edge of the screen until the Dock appears, then release.
To customize the Dock with your favorite apps, touch and hold an app on the Home screen, then immediately drag it to the left side of the Dock.
To remove an app from the Dock, touch and hold an app on the left side of the Dock, then immediately drag it off.
Use two apps at the same time
The Dock makes it easy to work with multiple apps at the same time. Drag an app out of the Dock to make a Slide Over or drag it to the right or left edge of the screen to make a Split View. You can even work on multiple apps in Slide Over, view two apps in Split View, and watch a movie or use FaceTime in Picture in Picture — all on the same screen.
Open an app with Slide Over
Use Slide Over to work on an app that slides in front of any open app, or even over two open apps in Split View.
How to use Slide Over:
- Open an app.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Dock.
- On the Dock, touch and hold the second app that you want to open, then drag it to the screen.
Use Slide Over in Split View:
If you're working with two apps in Split View and want to open a third app in Slide Over, just swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Dock. Then drag the app on top of the app divider.
- To move the app that's open in Slide Over, touch and hold , then drag it to the left or right side of the screen.
- You can also move the app that's open in Slide Over off the screen and slide it back when you want to use it. Just place your finger on and drag the app to the right and off the screen. When you want to use the app again, swipe left from the right side of the screen.
- You can work with more than one app in Slide Over when you're in Split View. To switch between apps you have open in Slide Over, swipe to the right or left. To close an app in Slide Over, swipe up on and hold in the middle of the screen to show all the apps you have open, then swipe up again on the app you want to close.
Some supported apps, like iWork and Files let you use Split View in the same app.
You can use Slide Over with iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation and later), iPad Air 2 and later, or iPad mini 4 and later.
Use two apps at the same time with Split View
With Split View, you can use two apps at the same time. For example, you can view photos while you compose an email. Or look at a location in Maps while you search for vacation ideas in Safari.
How to use Split View:
- Open an app.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Dock.
- On the Dock, touch and hold the second app that you want to open, then drag it off the dock to the left or right edge of the screen.
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- To give the apps equal space on the screen, drag the app divider to the center of the screen.
- To turn a Split View into a Slide Over, swipe down from the top of the app.
- To close Split View, drag the app divider over the app that you want to close.
Learn how to use Split View in Safari to see two websites at the same time on your iPad.
You can use Split View with iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation and later), iPad Air 2 and later, or iPad mini 4 and later.
Use apps while you watch a video with Picture in Picture
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With Picture in Picture, you can do things like respond to an email while watching a TV show. If you’re using FaceTime or watching a movie, tap and the video screen scales down to a corner of your display. Then you can open a second app and the video will continue to play.
To move the video, drag it to another corner. To return the video to full screen, tap on the left corner of the video. You can also hide the video by dragging it to the left or right edge of your display. Tap the arrow icon to make the video reappear.
You can use Picture in Picture with iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation and later), iPad Air 2 and later, or iPad mini 4 and later.
Use gestures with iPadOS
Use Multitasking gestures on your iPad to quickly see the app switcher, switch to another app, or return to the Home screen:
- See the app switcher: Swipe up with one finger from the bottom edge of the screen and hold in the middle of the screen until the app switcher appears. Then swipe left or right with one finger to find and open a different app.
- Switch apps: While using an app, swipe left or right with four or five fingers to switch to a previously used app. On an iPad Pro with Face ID, iPad Pro 11-inch, or iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), swipe along the bottom edge of your screen to switch between previously used apps.
- Return to the Home screen: While using an app, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen. You can also pinch five fingers together on the screen to return to the Home screen.
Drag and drop between apps
With drag and drop, you can move text, photos, and files from one app to another. For example, you can drag text from Safari into a note, an image from Photos into a an email or a calendar event into a text message:
- Open the two apps in Split View or Slide Over.
- Touch and hold the item until it lifts up. To select multiple items, touch and hold an item, drag it slightly, then continue to hold it while you tap additional items with another finger. A badge indicates the number of selected items. To drag and drop text, select the text first, then touch and hold the text until it lifts up.
- Drag the item to the other app and drop it.
Turn Multitasking features on or off
To turn Multitasking features on or off, go to Settings > Home Screen & Dock > Multitasking, then you can do the following:
- Allow Multiple Apps: Turn off if you don't want to use Slide Over or Split View.
- Picture in Picture: Turn off if you don't want to use Picture in Picture.
- Gestures: Turn off if you don't want to use Multitasking gestures to see the app switcher, return to the Home screen, and more.
In Settings > Home Screen & Dock, you can turn on Show Suggested and Recent Apps in Dock to see recently used apps on the right side of the Dock.
Learn more
- Learn how to use Split View in Safari to see two websites at the same time on your iPad.
- Get help if an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won't open.
- Learn how to split and move the keyboard on your iPad.
- Find out how to change settings on your device to maximize battery life.
- Choose which suspended apps check for new content with Background App Refresh.