iPadOS 27.2 introduces simplified Split View multitasking

Apple launched iPadOS 27.2 last week with a variety of new features for iPad, including a convenient change for multitasking. iPadOS 27.2 makes it much easier to configure side-by-side apps, reminiscent of iPhone Duo ^[1].

Key facts * iPadOS 27.2 introduces a simplified method for setting up Split View multitasking ^[1]. * Users can now choose a second app immediately when tiling apps to the left or right using window controls or the menu bar ^[1]. * The new system is designed to be more intuitive than the previous multitasking methods used in iPadOS 26 ^[1]. * Keyboard shortcuts are available to make app tiling even quicker ^[1].

How does the new multitasking work? Any time a user uses Apple’s window resizing controls to tile an app left or right, they will immediately see the Home Screen and be able to tile a second app with a single tap ^[1]. This change is intended to streamline the process compared to iPadOS 26, where users had to open the first app, resize it, swipe up to see other apps, and manually resize the second app ^[1].

What inspired these changes? The multitasking changes in iPadOS 27.2 are likely inspired by the iPhone Duo ^[1]. While Apple has not brought over the entire iOS system to the iPad, it has made one common multitasking feature easier to set up ^[1]. The update aims to provide a more intuitive Split View system for iPad users ^[1].

Who can use it and when? iPadOS 27.2 launched last week and is available for iPad users ^[1].