Apple’s iPadOS 17 has been designed to further harness the capabilities of iPads, offering a range of new features that aim to improve productivity, enhance user experience, and redefine what you can do with your device. Here are eight standout features that you can start using today:

1. Enhanced Multitasking – With new powerful multitasking tools, iPadOS 17 allows users to manage apps with more finesse. The enhanced Slide Over and Split View make it easier than ever to work with multiple apps at the same time.

2. Universal Control – This feature takes cross-device interaction to a new level by allowing seamless use of a single mouse and keyboard between your Mac and iPad. You can also drag and drop files between devices without any setup required.

3. Redesigned Home Screen – The Home Screen has received a facelift, giving users more customization options for their widgets and the ability to place them among their apps, providing more information at a glance.

4. App Library – Introduced on iPhone with iOS 14, the App Library is now available on the iPad. It automatically organizes apps into categories, making it easier than ever to find your apps without swiping through pages of home screen icons.

5. Improved Note Taking – Quick Note feature provides a rapid way to jot down notes from any screen or app. With improved handwriting recognition and organization features, note-taking on iPad is more intuitive.

6. Focus Modes – These customizable modes allow users to filter notifications based on what they are doing, reducing distractions and helping you stay in the zone whether you’re working, exercising, or relaxing.

7. Live Text in Photos – iPadOS 17 can now recognize text in photos across the system, making it possible to copy-paste, look up, or translate text from any image or photo.

8. SharePlay – SharePlay extends to the iPad, allowing users to share experiences together during FaceTime calls by listening to music, watching movies or sharing their screen with friends and family in real-time.

These features showcase how iPadOS 17 is pushing forward in making the iPad a powerful tool for both work and play. Users can explore these functions right now to transform their tablet experience into something even more productive and enjoyable.