IPadOS 15
| Version of the iPadOS operating system | |
 | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Written in | C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, assembly language |
| OS family | Unix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS |
| Source model | Closed with open-source components |
| General availability | September 20, 2021 |
| Marketing target | Tablet Computers |
| Available in | 40 languages |
| Update method | OTA, software update through iTunes, Apple Configurator, or Finder |
| Package manager | App Store |
| Platforms | See below |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| Default user interface | Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI) |
| License | Proprietary software with open-source components |
| Preceded by | iPadOS 14 |
| Succeeded by | iPadOS 16 |
| Official website | www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/ at the Wayback Machine (archived October 18, 2022) |
| Support status | |
| Articles in the series | |
| iOS 15 (derived from) | |
iPadOS 15 is a version of the iPad operating system made by Apple. It was released in September 20, 2021, along with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. iPadOS 15 added new features like widgets, multitasking, and Focus mode.
Features
- Widgets on the home screen
- Multitasking (Split View and Slide Over) – New multitasking user interface allows users to enter Split View, Slide Over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multi-window shelf gives quick access to all running apps.
- Focus mode (to reduce distractions)
- Notes improvements – A new feature, called Quick Note, can be taken by swiping from the corner with fingers or the Apple Pencil, the Control Center, or a keyboard shortcut.
- Safari updates – Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.
Supported devices
iPadOS 15 can run on these iPads:
- iPad Pro (all models)
- iPad (5th generation and later)
- iPad Air 2 and later
- iPad mini 4 and later
References
- ↑ "IOS 15". Archived from the original on 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- ↑ "Apple – iPad Pro – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
- ↑ Burns, Matt (2021-06-07). "iPadOS 15 announced at WWDC, features improved multitasking and surprising Swift Playgrounds features". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-10-04.
- ↑ "Haven't downloaded iOS 15 for iPhone yet? How to install Apple's software update today". CNET. Retrieved 2025-10-04.