The iPad's home screen hasn't changed all that much since Apple unveiled the device in 2010. Sure, the company made minor changes like expanding how many apps you can pin to the dock, but the overall layout has largely remained the same.
That will no longer be the case with iPadOS. When the new software launches, you'll be able to pin your favorite widgets to the home screen alongside your app icons in landscape mode, making better use of the iPad's more expansive display. I've found that this makes it much easier to quickly see more information, like my next calendar appointment and the weather, while switching between apps. Previously, such information could only be accessed by swiping to the right of the home screen.
Android devices have always made better use of the home screen than Apple's gadgets in my opinion, letting you access information and tools like the weather, directions, reminders, and a Google search bar right on the home screen. Bringing the ability to pin widgets to the home screen is a step in the right direction for Apple's mobile software.
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