IPadOS 15

{{Infobox OS version

| name = iPadOS 15

| logo = IOS_15_logo.png

| logo_size = 85px

| screenshot = IPadOS15HomeScreen.png

| caption = iPadOS 15 running on an iPad Air (3rd generation)

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| version_of = iPadOS

| developer = Apple

| family = Unix-like, based on Darwin (BSD), iOS

| working_state =

| source_model = Closed with open-source components

| released =

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| GA_date = {{Start date and age|2021|09|20}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15|title=IOS 15|access-date=2021-09-14|archive-date=2021-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914183129/https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15/|url-status=live}}

| marketing_target = Tablet Computers

| programmed_in = C, C++, Objective-C, Swift, assembly language

| language = 40 languages{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs|title=Apple – iPad Pro – Specs|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=January 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104051324/https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/specs|archive-date=January 4, 2019|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini-4/specs|title=Apple – iPad mini 4 – Specs|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=October 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024031402/http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini-4/specs|archive-date=October 24, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad-air-2/specs|title=Apple – iPad Air 2 – Technical Specifications|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=October 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026051534/http://www.apple.com/ipad-air-2/specs|archive-date=October 26, 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/specs|title=Apple – iPhone XS – Technical Specifications|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=January 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104041336/https://www.apple.com/iphone-xs/specs|archive-date=January 4, 2019}}

| update_model = OTA, software update through iTunes, Apple Configurator, or Finder

| package_manager = App Store

| supported_platforms = See below

| kernel_type = Hybrid (XNU)

| userland =

| ui = Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI)

| license = Proprietary software with open-source components

| preceded_by = iPadOS 14

| succeeded_by = iPadOS 16

| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018133335/https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/|date=October 18, 2022|title=www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/}}

| tagline = Works wonders. With ease.

| support status = Receiving security updates on iPads that do not support iPadOS 16. Widespread third-party app support.

| other articles = iOS 15 (derived from)

}}

iPadOS 15 is the third major release of the iPadOS operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. The successor to iPadOS 14, it was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2021 along with iOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15.{{Cite web|last=Burns|first=Matt|date=June 7, 2021|title=iPadOS 15 announced at WWDC, features improved multitasking and surprising Swift Playgrounds features|url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/07/ipados-15-announced-at-wwdc-features-improved-multitasking-and-improved-swift-playgrounds-support|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608031119/https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/07/ipados-15-announced-at-wwdc-features-improved-multitasking-and-improved-swift-playgrounds-support|archive-date=June 8, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|website=TechCrunch}}{{Cite web|last=Cipriani|first=Jason|date=June 7, 2021|title=iOS 15 and iPadOS 15: How to download and install Apple's latest software|url=https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-15-and-ipados-15-how-to-download-and-install-apples-latest-software|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608031714/https://www.cnet.com/how-to/ios-15-and-ipados-15-how-to-download-and-install-apples-latest-software|archive-date=June 8, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021|website=CNET}} It was released to the public on September 20, 2021. It was succeeded by iPadOS 16, which was released on October 24, 2022.

iPadOS 15 is the final version of iPadOS that supports the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 4.

Features

=Home screen=

The home screen grid is reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets when placed (24 icons), and rotates in portrait orientation, just like iOS 12 and earlier.

==Widgets==

Widgets can now be placed directly anywhere on the home screen. There are more widgets, many of which now have a new fourth size to pick from, being extra-large.{{cite web|title=Apple official website|author=Apple|work=Apple|url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview|access-date=10 June 2021|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610080724/https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/|url-status=live}}

==App Library==

iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in iOS 14 to the iPad.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-16|title=App Library is here to help you sort through your app clutter|url=https://www.imore.com/how-use-app-library-your-iphone|access-date=2021-07-08|website=iMore|archive-date=2022-02-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216163641/https://www.imore.com/how-use-app-library-your-iphone|url-status=live}}

=Multitasking=

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.

=Quick Note=

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.{{cite web|author=Apple|title=Apple official website|url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview|access-date=10 June 2021|work=Apple|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610080724/https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/|url-status=live}}

=Safari=

Safari has been redesigned, as in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.{{Cite web|last=Cipriani|first=Jason|title=iPadOS 15 hands-on review: What works and doesn't work|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-ipados-15-review/|access-date=2021-07-19|website=ZDNet|language=en|archive-date=2021-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719232822/https://www.zdnet.com/article/apple-ipados-15-review/|url-status=live}} Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-15|title=Safari will allow you to organize tabs into groups in iOS and iPadOS 15|url=https://www.imore.com/how-use-tab-groups-safari-iphone-and-ipad|access-date=2021-07-19|website=iMore|archive-date=2022-02-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209220759/https://www.imore.com/how-use-tab-groups-safari-iphone-and-ipad|url-status=live}} Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-12|title=How to use Safari extensions in iOS 15 on iPhone and iPad|url=https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-safari-extensions-on-iphone-ipad|access-date=2021-07-19|website=iGeeksBlog|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719232823/https://www.igeeksblog.com/how-to-use-safari-extensions-on-iphone-ipad/|url-status=live}}

=Other=

Universal Control allows a user to use a single keyboard and mouse across different Macs and iPads and new keyboard shortcuts have been added in iPadOS 15.4.{{cite web|title=Apple official website|author=Apple|work=Apple|url=https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview|access-date=9 June 2021|archive-date=8 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608151101/http://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/|url-status=live}}
The Translate app is now available in iPadOS 15.
The iPadOS 13 default wallpapers were removed in the first beta of iPadOS 15.
iPadOS 15 features a new wallpaper in two modes: light and dark.
All models of iPad now have a "Low Power Mode" option in Settings, like the iOS "Low Power Mode" option in Settings, and can also be added to the Control Center.
Supports Live Text in iPads with A12 Bionic or later.
Introduces Focus mode, as in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.
The Today View has been removed and replaced by widgets placed directly anywhere on the home screen.

Supported devices

All iPads that supported iPadOS 13 and iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15.{{Cite web|title=iPad models compatible with iPadOS 15.4|url=https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad213a25b2/ipados|access-date=2022-03-17|website=Apple Support|language=en|archive-date=2022-07-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725230249/https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/ipad/ipad213a25b2/ipados|url-status=live}}

iPads with an A8 SoC have limited support.

iPads with an A8X SoC have additional features that are unavailable on A8 iPads.

iPads with an A9 or A9X SoC have partial support.

iPads with an A10 or A10X SoC have almost full support.

iPads with an A12, A12X, A12Z, A14, A15, or M1 SoC have full support.

Release history

The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, 2021, and the first public beta was released on June 30, 2021, six days after the release of the second developer beta. The second public beta was released on July 16, 2021. iPadOS 15 was officially released on September 20, 2021.

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|+iPadOS 15 releases{{cite web|title=About iPadOS 15 Updates|url=https://support.apple.com/HT212789|website=Apple Support|date=11 September 2023|language=en}}

!Version

!Release date

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.0

|September 20, 2021

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.0.1

|October 1, 2021

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.0.2

|October 11, 2021

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.1

|October 25, 2021

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.2

|December 13, 2021

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.2.1

|January 12, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.3

|January 26, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.3.1

|February 10, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.4

|March 14, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.4.1

|March 31, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.5

|May 16, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.6

|July 20, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.6.1

|August 17, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7

|September 12, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.1

|October 27, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.2

|December 13, 2022

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.3{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16|Only available for devices not supported by iPadOS 16:

iPad Air 2
iPad Mini 4}}

|January 23, 2023

style="background:#FFDEAD;" |15.7.4{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|March 27, 2023

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|April 10, 2023

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|June 21, 2023

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|July 24, 2023

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.7.9{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|September 11, 2023

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.8{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|October 25, 2023

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.8.1{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|January 22, 2024

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.8.2{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|March 5, 2024

style="background:#FFDEAD; " |15.8.3{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|July 29, 2024

style="background:#99DD9F; " |15.8.4{{Efn|name=Onlyunsupported16}}

|March 31, 2025

Notes

References

External links

{{Official website|https://www.apple.com/ipados|iPadOS}} – official site
{{Official website|https://developer.apple.com/ipados|iPadOS}} – official developer site
{{Official website|https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes|iPadOS}} – iOS/iPadOS Reference Library
{{Official website|https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/welcome/web|iPadOS}} – Personal Safety User Guide

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