| iPadOS 15 | |
|---|---|
| Version of theiPadOS operating system | |
 | |
 iPadOS 15 running on aniPad Air (3rd generation) | |
| Developer | Apple |
| Written in | C,C++,Objective-C,Swift,assembly language |
| OS family | Unix-like, based onDarwin (BSD),iOS |
| Source model | Closed withopen-source components |
| General availability | September 20, 2021; 4 years ago (2021-09-20)[1] |
| Latest release | 15.8.5[2] (September 15, 2025; 2 months ago (2025-09-15)) [±] |
| Marketing target | Tablet Computers |
| Available in | 40 languages[3][4][5][6] |
| Update method | OTA, software update throughiTunes,Apple Configurator, or Finder |
| Package manager | App Store |
| Supported platforms | See below |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| Default user interface | Cocoa Touch (multi-touch,GUI) |
| License | Proprietary software with open-source components |
| Preceded by | iPadOS 14 |
| Succeeded by | iPadOS 16 |
| Official website | www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-15/ at theWayback Machine (archived October 18, 2022) |
| Tagline | Works wonders. With ease. |
| Support status | |
| Supported. receiving security updates oniPads that do not supportiPadOS 16. Widespread third-party app support. | |
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| iOS 15 (derived from) | |
iPadOS 15 is the third major release of theiPadOSoperating system developed byApple for itsiPad line oftablet computers. The successor toiPadOS 14, it was announced at the company'sWorldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 7, 2021 along withiOS 15,macOS Monterey,watchOS 8, andtvOS 15.[7][8] It was released to the public on September 20, 2021. It was succeeded byiPadOS 16, which was released on October 24, 2022.
iPadOS 15 is the final version of iPadOS that supports theiPad Air 2 and theiPad Mini 4.
The home screen grid is reduced by one row to accommodate the new widgets when placed (24 icons), and rotates in portrait orientation, just likeiOS 12 and earlier.
Widgets can now be placed directly anywhere on the home screen. There are more widgets, many of which now have a new fourth size to pick from, being extra-large.[9]
iPadOS 15 introduces the App Library from the iPhone iniOS 14 to the iPad.[10]
New multitasking user interface allows users to enter split view, slide over, enter full screen with quick gestures. The multi window shelf gives quick access to all running apps.
A new feature, called Quick Note, can be taken by swiping from the corner with fingers or the Apple Pencil, the Control Center or a keyboard shortcut.[11]
Safari has been redesigned, as iniOS 15 andmacOS Monterey.[12] Safari has tab groups which allow the user to organize tabs into user-defined groups.[13] Users can download third party extensions for Safari in the App Store.[14]
All iPads that supportediPadOS 13 and iPadOS 14 also support iPadOS 15.[16]
iPads with anA8 SoC have limited support.
iPads with anA8X SoC have additional features that are unavailable on A8 iPads.
iPads with anA9 orA9X SoC have partial support.
iPads with anA10 orA10X SoC have almost full support.
iPads with anA12,A12X,A12Z,A14,A15, orM1 SoC have full support.
The first developer beta of iPadOS 15 was released on June 7, 2021, and the first public beta was released on June 30, 2021, six days after the release of the second developer beta. The second public beta was released on July 16, 2021. iPadOS 15 was officially released on September 20, 2021.
| Previous release | Current release | Current beta release |
| Version | Release date |
|---|---|
| 15.0 | September 20, 2021 |
| 15.0.1 | October 1, 2021 |
| 15.0.2 | October 11, 2021 |
| 15.1 | October 25, 2021 |
| 15.2 | December 13, 2021 |
| 15.2.1 | January 12, 2022 |
| 15.3 | January 26, 2022 |
| 15.3.1 | February 10, 2022 |
| 15.4 | March 14, 2022 |
| 15.4.1 | March 31, 2022 |
| 15.5 | May 16, 2022 |
| 15.6 | July 20, 2022 |
| 15.6.1 | August 17, 2022 |
| 15.7 | September 12, 2022 |
| 15.7.1 | October 27, 2022 |
| 15.7.2 | December 13, 2022 |
| 15.7.3[a] | January 23, 2023 |
| 15.7.4[a] | March 27, 2023 |
| 15.7.5[a] | April 10, 2023 |
| 15.7.7[a] | June 21, 2023 |
| 15.7.8[a] | July 24, 2023 |
| 15.7.9[a] | September 11, 2023 |
| 15.8[a] | October 25, 2023 |
| 15.8.1[a] | January 22, 2024 |
| 15.8.2[a] | March 5, 2024 |
| 15.8.3[a] | July 29, 2024 |
| 15.8.4[a] | March 31, 2025 |
| 15.8.5[a] | September 15, 2025 |
Apple has also released iOS/iPadOS 18.7, iOS/iPadOS 16.7.12, and iOS/iPadOS 15.8.5 for those unable to upgrade to iOS 26.
| Preceded by | iPadOS 15 2021 | Succeeded by |
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