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Stuff.tv
09-06-2025
- Stuff.tv
Proper windows are finally coming to the iPad – but why didn't it happen before?
Apple has announced that iPadOS 26 will introduce much more flexible window-based multitasking to its tablet lineup. But there's one huge question; why didn't it happen before? Stage Manager was introduced late in iPadOS 16 as well as macOS Ventura in 2022 – but it didn't work well on smaller displays and just wasn't that good at actually doing the thing it was supposed to. It's still there 'for those who want to group their windows into distinct stages.' Apple previously tried other multitasking gestures for Slide Over and Split View and while these have persisted, they were never made the most of. While the iPad is really good for so many things, it's been held back by its software for many years now. Could this finally be solved? I guess the problem is that someone at Apple – or many people – don't want the iPad to ape the Mac's operating system. But the problem is that most people are pretty used to windows as a way of working since it's been around for most of the last 50 years. And some of the actions – and now gestures – we've seen from the Mac and iPad over the last year or two to handle windows. Well, they date back to 2009's Windows 7 and its Aero Snap feature. The iPad's more freeform resize windows options – previously in Stage Manager – are similar to the Vision Pro. I'm a big fan of Apple's headset, even if it's not really a consumer device. And one of the best things about it is the way you can resize windows. You can now put windows where you want and open more, too. You can flick windows to either side of the screen (that's properly good) and tile windows, too. And you can use Mac-like window controls to close or minimise windows too. Apps also re-open with the same size windows you had before. Exposé has also come across from macOS – you can quickly see all your open windows spread out, helping you switch between them And, perhaps most interestingly, there's now a new menu bar, too., where you can access an app's commands. Just flick down from the top or move your cursor to the top of the screen if you're mousing around. And the menu bar can be customised too. Hopefully the new look and feel can finally draw a line under what has been a rather messy time for multitasking on the iPad. It's a hugely capable device, sure. And it's not a Mac, sure. But it still needs to have the features that everyday users expect. Apple seems to have finally admitted that and it's also brought the Preview app across from the Mac, too. But there is another request – power up the Files app so it's a lot more like the Mac's Finder or Windows File Explorer. OK, so it does have some new features this time around like being able to drag files to apps in the dock. But we need more. Unfortunately, most of us also need to shunt stacks of files around every day.
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
YouTube fans warned app will stop working on seven popular gadgets including some iPhones as major update rolls out
Check the full list below - and the easy solution to get around the issue APP-SURD YouTube fans warned app will stop working on seven popular gadgets including some iPhones as major update rolls out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) YOUTUBE'S app will soon stop working on a number of popular devices including some iPhone models. The Google-owned platform has put out an update meaning selected older gadgets are no longer compatible. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 iPhone 7 Plus among the models affected Credit: Alamy YouTube now requires a minimum of iOS 16 installed on iPhones instead of iOS 15, and iPadOS 16 on iPads. More recent products are able to run iOS 16 and later so they're unaffected. But as with any software update, there is a cut off eventually. There are seven Apple devices that are too old to run iOS 16 / iPadOS 16 so they can't use the new YouTube app. This includes the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, which were released back in 2016. See the full list below: iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone SE iPad Air 2 iPad mini 4 Most of these are already on Apple's dreaded "vintage" list - and the iPad Air 2 is "obsolete". It's likely more popular apps will follow the same trend as YouTube given that dated kit can no longer handle the tech improvements. WhatsApp just did the same thing to a number of older iPhones. Doomed gadgets to STOP working properly in 2025 closures – phones, laptops & even home thermostats to go wrong in weeks However, affected users who wish to cling onto their current handset and still use YouTube have a back-up option. They can still access the YouTube website via their iPhone web browser of course.
Forbes
03-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
New iPhone And iPad Warning: YouTube Just Canceled Support For These Models
YouTube has just updated its app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It means that eight devices which until today could run the latest version, can do so no longer. Here are the affected devices and what it means. YouTube on iPhone The update has arrived just days before Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference. On Monday, June 3, Apple announced details for how to watch next week's keynote on Apple's YouTube channel. The new update, which is version 20.22.1, requires iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, which means there are five iPhones and two iPads affected by this. The iPhones that aren't compatible with the new version of YouTube are iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which first launched in 2014, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus from 2015 and the original iPhone SE from 2016. All these phones are capable of running iOS 15 but no later. Similarly, the requirement for iPadOS 16 means the latest YouTube update won't run on the iPad Air 2 (released in 2014) and iPad mini 4, first sold in 2015. Finally, the iPod touch 7, the last iPod Apple released, first came out in 2019 and was discontinued in 2022. It doesn't support iOS 16, so it won't work with the new update. If you have one of the above devices, you can't update to the new version. However, the older version of the app will continue working, so you can still use it. It won't receive new features or updates, and eventually, YouTube will stop supporting these older versions so they will stop working eventually. YouTube on the web is another option, though that is neither as feature-packed nor as convenient as the app. Apple products are well-built and durable, so there are surely plenty of these devices, especially the long-lasting iPads, still in use. That said, the most recent iPhone affected was first released nine years ago, and discontinued six years ago.
