Why Is Apple Walking Back One of iPadOS 26’s Biggest Changes?
Apple's iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 reintroduces the Slide Over multitasking feature, a direct response to feedback from dissatisfied users...
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Apple is bringing back the Slide Over multitasking feature in iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2, reversing a controversial removal in iPadOS 26. This decision follows significant user feedback regarding productivity and workflow flexibility.
- The reinstated Slide Over allows a single floating app atop the main workspace, though multi-app support from earlier versions is not yet confirmed.
- The feature is accessible via the window resize controls (green “traffic light” button), with a new 'Enter Slide Over' option.
- The iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2 also includes other refinements such as improved Safari download UI, expanded language support for Apple Intelligence, and battery management improvements.
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