The new 26 update makes me close an app by using a button like on a Mac, but the time and date obscures it. I note that this is in portrait mode only. It’s very visible in landscape.
Also, I much preferred the swipe up to close an app. Interestingly, iOS 26 on iPhone still uses the swipe up.
There does appear to be a bug affecting the Windowed Apps display mode of iPadOS 26. Resizing and moving the affected App window appears to resolve the display glitch.
You and others that encounter this issue would be well advised to submit a Bug Report to Apple via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:
Every report counts - as until Apple receive a sufficient number or reports, it is perhaps unlikely that resources will be assigned to investigate and resolve the issue.
When submitting a report, ensure that you include as much detail as possible within the body of the report - including your iPad model and installed version of iPadOS; don’t rely upon the pick-list, as this rarely includes the full range of device models or most recent versions of iOS/iPadOS.
There does appear to be a bug affecting the Windowed Apps display mode of iPadOS 26. Resizing and moving the affected App window appears to resolve the display glitch.
You and others that encounter this issue would be well advised to submit a Bug Report to Apple via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:
Every report counts - as until Apple receive a sufficient number or reports, it is perhaps unlikely that resources will be assigned to investigate and resolve the issue.
When submitting a report, ensure that you include as much detail as possible within the body of the report - including your iPad model and installed version of iPadOS; don’t rely upon the pick-list, as this rarely includes the full range of device models or most recent versions of iOS/iPadOS.
Have you tried and restart the device to see if the issues persist
Yes, it persists.
iOS 26 close app button obscured by time/date
