iPadOS 26 has notably aligned the iPad closer to the Mac with an updated window tiling feature, Mac-style menus, and background apps that are actively operational. With the release of iPadOS 26.1 RC, the company reintroduces the Slide Over feature, allowing users to have one app consistently visible in the foreground. iPad users can now utilize an app like ChatGPT in Slide Over while simultaneously browsing the web with Safari, working on a homework task, or brainstorming ideas for a presentation. This iteration of Slide Over offers greater customization and enhanced usability compared to its implementation in iPadOS 18.
