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Release Date: The release date for iPadOS 18 is slated for Fall 2024. During the Apple event in September we can expect this announcement.
Main Features: While exact features of iPadOS 18 have yet to be confirmed, several anticipated enhancements and improvements are likely based on trends and rumors.
Home Screen and Lock Screen: Apple reconfigured the Home Screen on both iOS and iPadOS, allowing users to place widgets and Home Screen app icons in any arrangement they desire.
Improved multitasking: Users can move between Slide Over apps by swiping along the bottom or swiping up to see all the apps in the Slide Over view.
Desktop Safari: Safari loads the desktop version of web pages, optimized for touchscreens, and offers better support for Google Docs and WordPress editor.
External Drive Support: USB drives are supported in Files, making it possible to plug in to an iPad directly without help of third-party program.
Apple Pencil and Notes: Swiping from the corner of the screen with Apple Pencil opens the markup view, allowing users to annotate anything on the screen and export it.
Swift Playgrounds: Swift Playgrounds offers a guide to creating your first app, and it can even be submitted directly to the App Store for iPhone and iPad.