After a year of using iPadOS 26… the pros and cons identified by a full-time user

A long-term iPad Pro user says iPadOS 26 makes the iPad much more productive, mainly thanks to freeform window resizing, a better Dock, and a more useful menu bar.

File management also feels stronger, with a more Mac-like workflow that helps the iPad handle real work more comfortably.

The review still flags stability problems, usability bugs, and weaker Slide Over behavior as frustrations for power users.

Overall, iPadOS 26 is a major step forward for productivity, but reliability and multitasking regressions keep it from feeling fully polished.