Apple’s WWDC is around the corner, and the buzz is building. Insiders are spilling the beans about iPadOS 19, claiming it’s going to revolutionize the iPad experience. The big news? A Mac-like menu bar and a major Stage Manager upgrade, dubbed Stage Manager 2.0.
The same source that leaked the iPhone 17 Pro’s “Sky Blue” color is now talking about iPadOS 19’s potential game-changers. Two features are getting a lot of attention: the menu bar and Stage Manager 2.0.
When you hook up your iPad to the Magic Keyboard, a menu bar will appear at the top of the screen, just like on a Mac. Details are scarce, but this move suggests Apple is trying to blur the lines between iPads and laptops. The menu bar will likely make it easier to access functions, but we’ll have to wait and see how it works.
Stage Manager 2.0 is also getting an overhaul. Apparently, it’ll kick in automatically when you connect a keyboard, making it easier to juggle apps and windows. Mark Gurman, an Apple analyst, previously reported that iPadOS 19 will focus on productivity, multitasking, and window management. This latest leak gives us a better idea of what that might look like.
If true, iPadOS 19 will be a significant step towards making iPads more laptop-like. A Mac-style menu bar and improved Stage Manager will make it easier to get work done. The menu bar will provide quick access to functions, while Stage Manager 2.0 will streamline multitasking.
Of course, this is all just rumor for now. Apple hasn’t confirmed anything officially. We’ll have to wait until WWDC to see what’s real. Still, it’s exciting to think about the possibilities. iPad users are hoping for a more Mac-like experience, and this leak has them salivating.