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iPadOS is Apple's operating system for iPad, branching from iOS in 2019 to deliver iPad-specific features such as multitasking with Stage Manager, Apple Pencil support, and desktop-class apps. It shares the same codebase as iOS but includes additional features tailored to the larger display and use cases of iPad. Major versions are released annually alongside iOS.
Product released: September 19, 2019
Version 26.6, released July 27, 2026
Last checked for updates: Aug 2, 2026 18:29 UTC
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LatestUpdate has tracked 23 versions of iPadOS software, released between November 3, 2025 and July 27, 2026.
This product was recently updated. The next software update is expected between August 2, 2026 and August 28, 2026.
Apple typically releases software updates for this product approximately every 28 days.
iPadOS is Apple's operating system for iPad, branching from iOS in 2019 to deliver iPad-specific features such as multitasking with Stage Manager, Apple Pencil support, and desktop-class apps. It shares the same codebase as iOS but includes additional features tailored to the larger display and use cases of iPad. Major versions are released annually alongside iOS. It was originally released on September 19, 2019.
The latest software version of iPadOS is 26.6. It was released on July 27, 2026.
iPadOS software version 26.6 includes the following changes: View downloadsView release notes
Details and download instructions for the latest iPadOS software (version 26.6) are on Apple's official release page: https://developer.apple.com/news/releases/?id=07272026b
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We have tracked 23 software versions of iPadOS. Based on historical patterns, updates are released approximately every 28 days. Apple releases updates to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features. Track this product on LatestUpdate.io to be notified of future releases.
iPadOS was recently updated. Based on this product's update history, the next software update is expected between August 2, 2026 and August 28, 2026.
Yes, iPadOS received a software update within the last month. The most recent version is 26.6.
iPadOS is manufactured by Apple. Visit the official product page for more information.