78 OS releases, 177 features in database
iPadOS iPadOS 27Beta
32 Features
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| Advanced Dictation | Needs 12 GB unified memory: M5 iPad Pro, or an M4 iPad Pro with 12 GB or more | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Message & Mail Smart Suggestions | Context-aware quick actions (events, photo search) | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Natural-Language Calendar Events | Add/edit events by describing them | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Siri AI | Requires Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro/M1 or later, 8GB RAM); beta, English first, later in 2026 | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Siri Writing Assistance | Drafts & feedback in any text field | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Visual Intelligence | On-screen visual queries, now on this platform | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Accessibility | ||
| Auto-Generated Captions | Synced captions with translation | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Communication | ||
| Dual Capture in FaceTime | Front and back cameras at once | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Enhanced Flyover | More detailed aerial imagery | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Faster External-Drive Transfer | Up to 5x faster | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Notes Markdown & Section Links | Copy/paste as Markdown, plus section links and divider lines | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Identity Documents in Photos | Auto-grouped collection of ID documents | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Photo Extend | Expand a shot beyond its original frame | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Photo Keywords | New in iPadOS 27 | |
| Photos Slideshows | Customizable duration, transitions, music | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Spatial Reframing | Reframe a photo's composition after capture | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Ask to Browse | Kids request approval for new sites | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Communication Safety (Video) | Intervenes before gore/violence in shared media | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Password Security Alerts | Weak/compromised alerts + auto-update | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Safari Automatic Tab Groups | Auto-organize tabs by topic | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Safari Notify Me | Alerts for price drops / restocks | New in iPadOS 27 |
| System & Continuity | ||
| AirPods Custom EQ | Adjust low/mid/high frequencies | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Apple TV Updates in the Home App | New in iPadOS 27 | |
| Call Context | Coming in English; surfaces info during business calls | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Describe a Shortcut | Build a shortcut from a natural-language description | New in iPadOS 27 |
| iCloud Shared Albums (Cross-Platform) | Android/Windows access, full-resolution | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Screen Time Schedules | Control app availability by time & day | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Shortcuts Power-Ups | "Else if" logic, store data between runs, screenshot & notification automations | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Siri App | New in iPadOS 27 | |
| Smarter Home | AI notification grouping, HomeKit video descriptions, 4K | New in iPadOS 27 |
| Time Allowances | Category screen-time limits (Entertainment, Games, Social) | New in iPadOS 27 |
| UI & Design | ||
| Adjustable Liquid Glass | New in iPadOS 27 | |
Related Take Control Books
 | Take Control of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 | Your guide to what is new in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, including the Siri AI upgrade, Apple Intelligence additions, child safety improvements, and new and expanded Accessibility features. |
 | Take Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence | How to use the new Siri AI and both existing and new Apple Intelligence features on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, including the new Siri app, Apple Intelligence in more apps, and Private Cloud Compute. |
 | Take Control of Photos | Learn to import, organize, edit, and share in Apple Photos on Mac, iPad, and iPhone—plus iCloud syncing and creating printed photo books. |
 | Take Control of FaceTime and Messages | Master FaceTime, Messages, and Phone across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS—from screen sharing and group calls to live translation and call screening. |
21 Supported Devices
Devices that can run iPadOS 27. Final compatibility for this beta isn't confirmed—these are expected based on current support.
| Device | Released | iPadOS |
|---|---|---|
| iPad Air 11-inch (M4, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M4, 2026) | Mar 2026 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, 2025) | Oct 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 2025) | Oct 2025 | 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M3, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad (A16, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M3, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad mini (A17 Pro, 2024) | Oct 2024 | 18 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024) | May 2024 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air 13-inch (M2, 2024) | May 2024 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro (M4, 2024) | May 2024 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air 11-inch (M2, 2024) | May 2024 | 17 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad (10th generation) | Oct 2022 | 16 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air (5th generation, M1) | Mar 2022 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad mini (6th generation) | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad (9th generation) | Sep 2021 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) | May 2021 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) | May 2021 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Air (4th generation) | Oct 2020 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) | Mar 2020 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) | Mar 2020 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run iPadOS 27—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad (standard) | iPad (8th generation) | Sep 2020 | iPadOS 26 |
| iPad mini | iPad mini (5th generation) | Mar 2019 | iPadOS 26 |
| iPad Air | iPad Air (3rd generation) | Mar 2019 | iPadOS 26 |
| iPad Pro (11-inch) | iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) | Nov 2018 | iPadOS 26 |
| iPad Pro (large) | iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) | Nov 2018 | iPadOS 26 |