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Developing· Apple· Published Jul 11, 2026

iPadOS 27 Still Doesn’t Return iPad Multitasking to a Simpler Workflow

9to5Mac wrote that Apple’s iPad multitasking changes still leave users with a cumbersome windowing approach, even after Split View and Slide Over returned. The piece says iPadOS 27 did not fix that frustration.

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According to 9to5Mac, Apple’s newer iPad multitasking system has not yet become the cleaner experience many users wanted. The outlet says the latest version still leaves the simpler workflows tied to the new windowing setup.

Why this matters

This matters for iPad users who rely on fast, low-friction multitasking for work and school. If Apple keeps the current design, fans may keep waiting for a more flexible balance between simplicity and power.

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Reporter-attributed commentary from 9to5Mac based on the supplied text; the claims are framed as the writer’s view, not official Apple confirmation.

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  • 9to5MacPrimary
    iPadOS 27 still needs simpler multitasking, here's what I'd like to see - 9to5Mac
    Michael Burkhardt
    "Last year, Apple completely reinvented multitasking on the iPad, with the introduction of windowing in iPadOS 26. At first, this meant the removal of the simpler version of multita"
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