Split-screen was Apple's original multitasking solution for iPads, but I don't think it's the best. Stage Manager offers more window control, easier app switching, and support for up to four apps at ...

Apple bridged the gap between Mac and iPadOS by offering similar multitasking with the multi-window mode, also known as Stage Manager. Initially launched for the iPad Pro lineup in 2022 alongside ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Prakhar Khanna covers the consumer tech beat for Forbes. Apple introduced Stage Manager as a new way to multitask on M-series ...

One of the more intriguing new features introduced in iPadOS 26 for iPad is the optional windowed app mode for multitasking.

iPadOS 26 Removes This Useful Multitasking Feature Split View and Slide Over are being removed to make way for a new windowing tool for iPad. Apple's Stage Manager feature will live on, though.

iPadOS 26 introduces a whole new multitasking system that provides a Mac-like experience on the iPad. You can open multiple app windows at once, arrange them how you like, and even use Mac-style ...