Update to iPadOS 15
Explore all new features to help you connect with others, stay focused, and do more with your iPad.
Get started with iPad
Back up your data
If something happens to your iPad, you won’t miss a beat if your data is backed up. You can back up to iCloud or your computer.
Set up your iPad
Setting up a new iPad is quick and easy. If you already have an iPad, you can place it next to your new one to get going even faster.
Charge the battery
Find out what to do if the battery in your iPad won’t charge or charges slowly, or if you see an error message.
Do more with iPad
Use FaceTime
FaceTime helps you stay connected, share important moments, collaborate remotely, and keep the conversation going while you enjoy your favorite content.
Use Live Text or Visual Look Up
With Live Text, you can interact with text in photos. Or use Visual Look Up to learn more about popular landmarks, art, plants, pets, and more.
Multitasking on your iPad
Your iPad has a Multi-Touch display that lets you tap, swipe, pinch, or spread your fingers to perform useful actions.
Use Widgets
With Widgets you can get timely information from your favorite apps at a glance.
Get to know Apple Pencil
With Apple Pencil, you can write in any text field, scratch out a word to delete it, draw precise shapes, and more.
Use your Magic Keyboard
Connect your iPad Pro to Magic Keyboard and you can use keyboard shortcuts, adjust the brightness and angle, and more.
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