Apple iPadOS 27 introduces Mac-like features

iPadOS 27 introduces several features designed to bridge the functional gap between the iPad and the Mac. The update focuses on performance improvements and desktop-like efficiency, particularly for users utilizing the iPad Pro with external peripherals.

Key enhancements include increased speed for menu interactions when using a cursor and significantly faster file exploration and transfer to external drives, with reported improvements of up to five times the previous speed. These changes aim to provide a user experience more closely aligned with macOS, specifically for those using the iPad as their primary computing device.