iPadOS 15
( Predecessor: iPadOS 14 | Successor: To be announced, likely iPadOS 16 )
iPadOS 14 and 15 are still receiving updates, so this information will need to be updated in the future to reflect future changes.
iPadOS 15 is the third and current major release of the iPadOS operating system developed by Apple for its iPad line of tablet computers. The latest version of iPadOS and the successor to [iPadOS 14](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/iPad, 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. It was released to the public on September 20, 2021.
The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, 2021, and the first public beta was released at the end of June 2021](https://github.com/seanpm2001/WacOS/wiki/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.
Version Build Release date Notes
15.0 19A346 September 20, 2021 Initial release
15.1 beta 19B5042h September 21, 2021
Legend: Past Current Beta
The home screen grid has been reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets, and rotates in portrait orientation, just like iOS 12 and earlier.
Widgets can now be placed directly anywhere on the home screen. There are more widgets, many of which are bigger.
iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone in iOS 14 to the iPad.
New multitasking user interface allows users to enter split view, slide over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multiwindow shelf gives quick access to all running apps.
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 has been redesigned just like in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey. Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups. Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.
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.
The Translate app is now available in iPadOS 15.
iPadOS 13 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, like the iOS "low power mode" option, in Settings.
All devices supporting iPadOS 13 and iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15. This includes:
iPad Air 2
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (9th generation)
iPad Mini 4
iPad Mini (5th generation)
iPad Mini (6th generation)
iPad Pro (1st generation)
iPad Pro (2nd generation)
iPad Pro (3rd generation)
iPad Pro (4th generation)
iPad Pro (5th generation)
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