With the countdown to WWDC25 underway, rumors and leaks about new features in Apple’s operating systems are increasing. As always, iOS 19 generated more interest at first. Now, it’s iPadOS 19’s turn, and we can only say it’s been worth the wait. From his official blog, leaker Majin Bu has revealed details about possible changes to iPadOS 19 that would bring it even closer to the macOS desktop experience.
iPadOS 19 is getting ready to steal the show
The Majin Buu leak suggests that when you connect the physical keyboard, the iPadOS 19 interface would dynamically adapt to display a menu bar at the top of the screen, emulating the familiar macOS experience. A long-awaited addition for many iPad users.
The second major new feature anticipated by Majin Buu is the arrival of Stage Manager 2.0. While specific details about this revamped multitasking system are still scarce, it’s expected that this improved version will be automatically activated when the Magic Keyboard is connected, suggesting a clear intention to optimize the iPad’s experience as a productivity tool when used with desktop peripherals.
This information coincides with information shared a few weeks ago with Mark Gurman, who stated that this year’s iPadOS 19 software update will focus especially “on productivity, multitasking, and window management.”
The ability to quickly and visually access app functions could transform the perception of the iPad as a capable tool for complex tasks. On the other hand, the promise of a “Stage Manager 2.0” that finally convinces and offers true fluidity in managing multiple apps simultaneously could address one of the biggest criticisms of the current iteration of iPadOS’s multitasking system.
Without a doubt, this shift from iPadOS 19 to macOS 16 also implies and confirms that Apple is seeking greater uniformity across its entire software ecosystem. Not only at the design level, with a user interface that will bring many changes to the visionOS style, but also at the functionality level.
As we approach WWDC, anticipation is growing to see if Apple will follow through on these leaks and take a significant step toward converging its operating systems. The transformation could be substantial, bringing the iPad closer to a laptop experience without sacrificing its tactile identity and portability.
