In iPadOS 26 or later, Apple has introduced the new Windowed Apps feature, which makes iPads multitask like a Mac. With this new feature, users get windowed apps on their iPad. These windowed apps can be moved around, layered over other app windows, resized, and more.
While the Windowed Apps feature makes iPad a true multitasking powerhouse, it might also annoy those who just want to use their iPad for media consumption, reading books, or playing games.
No matter if you like to multitask and would like to use the Windowed apps feature, or if you want iPhone-style Full Screen apps on your iPad, this guide has got you covered.
Enable or Disable Windowed Apps
Follow the steps below to either enable the Windowed apps feature on iPad or disable Windowed apps if you don’t like it.
- Unlock your iPad and go to the Settings app.
- Here, tap on the Multitasking & Gestures option from the side pane.
- To enable the Windowed Apps feature, simply tap on the Windowed Apps option from the very first menu.
- If you want to turn off Windowed Apps and get Full Screen apps, then select the Full Screen Apps option.
The Windowed apps feature is an awesome addition to iPadOS that brings it closer to desktop-level multitasking. If you use an iPad for work and want to use multiple apps at the same time, this is the way to go.
However, if you only use an iPad for media consumption, reading, or playing games, Full Screen Apps is the perfect choice.
That’s it, this is how you can enable or disable the Windowed apps feature on your iPad running iPadOS 26 or later.
