iPadOS 16.1 could arrive sooner than you think – but what about Stage Manager?

But don’t worry – the weather app is still coming

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After a delay and a rename toiPadOS 16.1, it’s been alleged that the software update for iPads could arrive on October 24, six weeks afteriOS 16andwatchOS 9debuted.

It’s an update that’s regarded as one of the most important to come toApple’s tablet, and it’s not just because of the weather app arriving.Stage Manageris the latest method to help you manage multiple apps at once, while also enabling external display support.

However, the feature has not only been updated to work on otheriPads, but external display support has beendelayed to a later release.

Yet there’s plenty to enjoy from iPadOS 16.1 – so with this in mind, here’s what should be arriving on your iPad by the time October ends.

What’s included in iPadOS 16.1

iPadOS 16.1 is on track to be released the week of Oct. 24th — barring any new bugs or issues. Apple has historically held launches the week of its earnings calls in October.October 10, 2022

With Stage Manager heralding a huge change for multitasking on the iPad, we don’t see a situation where October 24 arrives with iPadOS 16.1 and the feature is nowhere to be seen. It’s a far too important an addition to be left out, so we’re expecting it to arrive at the end of the month, albeit with some bugs.

However, while you can use what’s also available in iOS 16 – such as theimproved Mail and Messages features– there’s a bunch of exclusive improvements that you can only take advantage of once iPadOS 16.1 arrives, such as theWeather app.

First debuting iniOS 14, the app is moving over to iPadOS andmacOS Ventura, where it showcases an expanded layout, letting you look at more information, such as predicted rain, detailed maps for temperature and more.

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There’s also an effort by Apple to make each of its iPad apps ‘desktop class’, which means adding menus that you can easily access for features and shortcuts that are otherwise inaccessible on iOS.

With October 24 fast approaching, there’s going to be a feature in iPadOS 16.1 that you’ll find useful at least, but it depends on howStage Managerwill debut.

Daryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time, he’s written a book, ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’. His second book, ‘50 Years of Boss Fights’, came out in 2024, with a third book coming in 2025. He also has a newsletter called ‘Springboard’. He’s usually found playing games old and new on his Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that’s about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line.

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