How can I add another app for multitasking on my iPad Air running iOS 18?

it was much easier before this new update. some apps (when i go to add another window) only put the exact same app on and others dont have that option. I prefer the old method before this new update. The only way is to open the apps you want before hand and drag them. That is more complicated than the old iOS18


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Original Title: How do you add another app for multitasking.

iPad Air, iPadOS 26

Posted on Sep 19, 2025 09:21 AM

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Sep 19, 2025 09:40 AM in response to HarrietCooper

You are not the first to make observations concerning differences and changes in iPadOS multitasking - and certainly won’t be the last.


iPadOS multitasking has received a significant makeover from that to which you may be accustomed in iPadOS 18.x and earlier - and may take a little time to learn and adjust your workflows. You would be well advised to review the official iPadOS User Guide and the many available online tutorials (such as YouTube) to become better acquainted with the new multitasking interface and associated gestures and controls.

Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support

OS - iPadOS 26 - Apple


Apple invites constructive feedback, comments and feature requests via their product feedback pages. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple


You are encouraged to make use of this facility in expressing any views concerning issues, bugs, or functionality changes of which you are unhappy.


How can I add another app for multitasking on my iPad Air running iOS 18?

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