iPadOS 27.2 adds convenient new multitasking option on iPad

Apple's latest iPadOS 27.2 update introduces a more intuitive multitasking option for iPad users, drawing inspiration from iPhone Duo. The new feature simplifies the process of setting up side-by-side multitasking, making it easier and quicker to work with multiple apps simultaneously. Previously, users had to open the first app, resize it, and then swipe up to access the Home Screen to select a second app, manually resizing the second app as well.

However, iPadOS 27.2 streamlines this process by allowing users to tap a second app immediately when they use Apple’s window resizing controls to tile an app left or right. While this new system is not identical to iPhone Duo, it brings the iPad closer to the more intuitive multitasking experience found on iPhones. Once users become familiar with the built-in keyboard shortcuts for app tiling, the process becomes even more efficient.