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Apple Revives Multitasking Features in iPadOS 26.2 Beta

11/18/2025

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Apple Inc.'s iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 restores and refines Slide Over and Split View multitasking after their removal in iPadOS 26.
The features had returned in iPadOS 26.1 due to user feedback.
The update lets users drag apps directly from the dock or Spotlight into multitasking views.
Visual indicators show app placements, making the experience more intuitive.
A public release is expected in December 2025.

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Story summary

Apple Inc.'s iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 restores and refines Slide Over and Split View multitasking after their removal in iPadOS 26.
The features had returned in iPadOS 26.1 due to user feedback.
The update lets users drag apps directly from the dock or Spotlight into multitasking views.
Visual indicators show app placements, making the experience more intuitive.
A public release is expected in December 2025.