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Apple Rumored to Bring Mac-Like Features to iPad and iPhone with iPadOS 19 and iOS 19

Leaked details suggest macOS-style menu bar for iPads and enhanced multitasking for USB-C iPhones, with official confirmation expected at WWDC 2025.

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The menu bar is present on top of the Mac screen
iPadOS 19 might get a home screen menu bar similar to the one in macOS.

Overview

  • iPadOS 19 is reported to introduce a macOS-style menu bar, appearing when an iPad is connected to the Magic Keyboard, offering a more laptop-like experience.
  • Stage Manager 2.0, an upgraded multitasking mode, is rumored to launch on iPadOS 19, automatically activating with the Magic Keyboard for smoother app and window management.
  • iOS 19 is said to enable USB-C iPhones to support external displays with a Stage Manager-like interface, allowing multi-app window management for increased productivity.
  • These features are viewed by analysts as preparatory steps for future devices, such as the anticipated iPhone Fold, which may require advanced multitasking capabilities.
  • Apple is expected to unveil iPadOS 19 and iOS 19 at WWDC 2025 in June, with beta testing likely to begin following the keynote presentation.