iPadOS version history

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For the main article on iPadOS, see iPadOS.
For the version history of iOS, the iPhone's operating system and the iPad's operating system prior to version 13, see iOS version history.

iPadOS is a mobile operating system for tablet computers developed by Apple Inc. It was first released as a modification of iOS starting with version 13.1 on September 24, 2019. Before the release of iPadOS, iPads were released with iPhone OS, which was later renamed to iOS. New iPadOS versions are released every year mostly in sync with iOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

Overview

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Overview of iPadOS versions
Version Initial release date Latest version Latest release date Device end-of-life
iPad Mini Air Pro
iPadOS 13 September 24, 2019 Unsupported: 13.7 September 1, 2020 —
iPadOS 14 September 16, 2020 Unsupported: 14.8.1 October 26, 2021
iPadOS 15 September 20, 2021 Unsupported: 15.8.5 September 15, 2025 — 4 2 —
iPadOS 16 October 24, 2022 Unsupported: 16.7.12 5th — 1st
iPadOS 17 September 18, 2023 Unsupported: 17.7.10 August 20, 2025 6th 2nd
iPadOS 18 September 16, 2024 Supported: 18.7.3 December 12, 2025 7th —
iPadOS 26 September 15, 2025 Latest version: 26.2 TBA
Legend:
Unsupported
Supported
Latest version
Preview version

Releases

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For iOS versions prior to the release of iPadOS, see iOS version history.

iPadOS 13

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Main article: iPadOS 13

iPadOS 13 is the first major release of iPadOS, an iPad-specific fork of iOS meant to emphasize the multitasking and tablet-centric features of the iPad. It was previewed at Apple's WWDC 2019, and released on September 24, 2019 as 13.1. iPadOS version 13.0 was never publicly released, though beta testing for iPadOS 13 started with 13.0.

It added a dark mode for the interface, and Memoji support for iPads with the Apple A9 chips or more recent chips. New multitasking options were added that could display multiple applications simultaneously, including Split View and Slide Over. Apps gained multi-window support.[1] These windows can be navigated using an interface similar to Mission Control on macOS.[2] System-wide support for picture-in-picture was added. Safari gained new keyboard shortcuts and a download manager, and was set to display the desktop versions of websites by default, instead of the mobile version.[1][3] A new feature, Sidecar, allows an iPad to function as a second monitor for Macs, which allows the Apple Pencil to be used with Mac applications.[4] The Files app gained support for external drives, which can connect to an iPad with USB-C, or through the Lightning Camera Connection Kit for iPads with a Lightning port.[5] Preliminary support for mice and trackpads was added to iPadOS 13, with full support added in iPadOS 13.4.[6]

iPadOS 14

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Main article: iPadOS 14

iPadOS 14 was released on September 16, 2020.[7][8] It added new widgets in the Today View, a shelf to the left of the first home screen. The standardized system interfaces for Siri and voice calling applications like Skype were shrunk to the size of notifications, to allow users to continue interacting with the open app. Spotlight search gained improved search suggestions and more detailed web search results. iPadOS 14 also added support for mounting encrypted APFS external hard drives.

iPadOS 15

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Main article: iPadOS 15

iPadOS 15 was released on September 20, 2021. It introduced an App Library, which automatically categorizes apps into one page, and also added the ability to place widgets on the home screen. Both features had previously only been available on the iPhone, with iOS 14.[citation needed] It also added a new multitasking user interface, with window controls to activate Split View, Slide Over, or full screen in one tap. Quick Notes allows users to create notes by swiping from the bottom right corner, from the Control Center, or with a keyboard shortcut. Tab Groups were added to Safari. iPadOS 15.4 added Universal Control: a user can use a Mac or iPad's keyboard and trackpad across all of their other Macs and iPads, by moving the mouse cursor past the edge of the screen in the direction of the other device.

iPadOS 16

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Main article: iPadOS 16

iPadOS 16 was released on October 24, 2022 as 16.1 instead of 16.0 (similar to how iPadOS 13 started off as version 13.1 instead of the usual 13.0). It included a new Weather app, Passkeys in Safari, and a new Stage Manager feature that enables more powerful multitasking.[citation needed] iPadOS 16.2 added the Freeform app, a digital whiteboard which can sync across Apple devices.

iPadOS 17

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Main article: iPadOS 17

iPadOS 17 was released on September 18, 2023.[citation needed] It allowed for customization for, and adding of wallpapers, with just a held tap on the Lock Screen.

iPadOS 18

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Main article: iPadOS 18

iPadOS 18 was released on September 16, 2024.[9] It allowed users to change from Light mode to Dark mode, customize the home screen, lock screen and Control Centre and use Apple Intelligence. This update also introduces dynamic wallpapers that change with the time.

iPadOS 26

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Main article: iPadOS 26

iPadOS 26 was introduced on June 9, 2025 as the first iPadOS version to use Apple's new year-based versioning scheme.[10] It introduces Liquid Glass, the first major redesign of the operating system since iOS 7, based around the element of glass. The design language extends to all of Apple's other platforms, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS, marking the first time Apple has used a unified design language across all of their operating systems.[11]

Hardware support

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iPad

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Supported iOS and iPadOS versions on the iPad
Model iPhone OS iOS iPadOS
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16[a] 17 18 26
iPad (1st) 3.2 Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
iPad 2 — 4.3 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
iPad (3rd) — 5.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
iPad (4th) — Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
iPad (5th) — 10.2.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
iPad (6th) — 11.3 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported
iPad (7th) — 13.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported
iPad (8th) — Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
iPad (9th) — Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
iPad (10th) — 16.1 Supported Supported Supported
iPad (11th) — 18.3.1 Supported

iPad Mini

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Supported iOS and iPadOS versions on the iPad Mini
Model iOS iPadOS
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 26
Mini (1st) 6.0.1 Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Mini 2 — 7.0.3 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Mini 3 — 8.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Mini 4 — Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Mini (5th) — 12.1.4 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Mini (6th) — Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Mini (7th) — Supported Supported

iPad Air

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Supported iOS and iPadOS versions on the iPad Air
Model iOS iPadOS
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 26
Air (1st) 7.0.3 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Air 2 — 8.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Air (3rd) — 12.1.4 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Air (4th) — 14.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Air (5th) — 15.4 Supported Supported Supported Supported
Air (6th) — 17.4 Supported Supported
Air (7th) — 18.3.1 Supported

iPad Pro

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Supported iOS and iPadOS versions on the iPad Pro
Model iOS iPadOS
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 26
Pro (1st) 9.1 / 9.3[b] Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Pro (2nd) — 10.3.2 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Unsupported Unsupported
Pro (3rd) — 12.1 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Pro (4th) — 13.4 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Pro (5th) — 14.5 Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported
Pro (6th) — 16.1 Supported Supported Supported
Pro (7th) — 17.4 Supported Supported
Pro (8th) — Supported

Timeline of iOS and derivative operating systems

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Timeline of iOS and derivative operating systems
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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ iPadOS 16.0 was only available as a Beta, with version 16.1 being the first stable version.
  2. ^ iOS 9.1 on iPad Pro 12.9" (2015). iOS 9.3 on iPad Pro 9.7" (2016).

References

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