With the launch of iPadOS 13.1, the operating system dedicated to the iPad, Apple wanted to introduce some changes to the interface of its tablet. Among the most significant new features that appeared in this update, we will note the new home screen which now offers the possibility of displaying your favorite widgets..
Activate the new iPad home screen
The arrival of iPadOS 13.1 was eagerly awaited. This is an important change for the iPad. For the first time in its history, the tablet has an operating system slightly different from that of the iPhone.
Even if the two systems share the same base, that of the iPad benefits from its own new features. We find among others a new split screen system, a multitasking mode and a new home screen..
The latter has been specially adapted to the iPad display surface. This graphic overhaul is accompanied by the arrival of the component today. Thanks to it, you will be able to display your favorite widgets directly on the home screen of your tablet.
As surprising as it may seem, this new interface is not activated by default. You will therefore have to install it yourself from the iPad settings. Fortunately, the handling is simple..
- Open your iPad settings
- Select the home screen and dock section
- Check the small box in the app icons section
- Press the switch keep day display on the home screen
Important detail, the pane today only appears in landscape mode. It provides access to a whole series of information. You can for example display the weather forecast, events recorded in its calendar or find articles from Apple News.
Please note the new home screen is only available on version 13 of the iPadOS. To install it you need an iPad Pro, an iPad Air 2 (or higher versions), an iPad Mini 4 or an iPad of 5th generation (or more recent version). You will find in this link a guide to learn how to recognize the different models of iPad.
Note that displaying the pane today will force you to switch to small icons. In large mode, the switch for the new home screen is automatically grayed out and therefore impossible to activate.
How to install iPadOS 13
The new iPadOS takes advantage of several new features such as dark mode, multitasking but also the new home screen entirely thought to take advantage of the large screen of the tablet. To take advantage of this, you will need to update your tablet.
- Start by backing up all your data
- Then charge your iPad battery to at least 50%
- For more security, I advise you to leave your iPad connected to the charger during the update
- Make sure you are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi
- Then open your tablet settings
- Click on general then on software update
A message will notify you that an update for your iPad is available. Follow the instructions on the screen. Once the operation is finished, you can enjoy the new home screen but also the dark mode. The latter is activated from the control center and has an option to activate it automatically as soon as the light conditions become difficult (low light).
