News Summary

• iPadOS 26 introduces several new features aimed at improving productivity and convenience.
• These updates are designed to make the iPad more versatile, but their effectiveness on the iPad Mini is influenced by the device’s size constraints.
• Key issues include: The windowing system, while innovative, feels cramped and less practical on the Mini.
• The removal of the ‘Slide Over’ feature, a favorite among users for its quick access to secondary apps, has been met with widespread criticism.
• Many apps do not fully support the menu bar, resulting in a fragmented experience that falls short of expectations.