With WWDC 2025 just around the corner, iPadOS 19 leaks are heating up—and they point toward a major shift in Apple’s vision for the iPad. According to reliable tipster Majin Bu, Apple seems ready to push the iPad closer than ever to the Mac with a revamped interface and productivity tools designed for Magic Keyboard users.
A macOS-like menu bar is coming to iPad
If you use your iPad with a Magic Keyboard, you’re likely in for a big surprise. Leaks suggest that iPadOS 19 may introduce a macOS-style menu bar that appears at the top of the screen when a Magic Keyboard is connected. Just like on the Mac, this menu bar could give users instant access to app menus, system controls, and possibly third-party integrations.
This would be a significant upgrade in the iPad user experience, finally utilizing the hardware’s power for tasks beyond media consumption or casual work.
Stage Manager 2.0: Apple’s second try at Multitasking
Another exciting iPadOS 19 rumor involves a revamped Stage Manager. While Apple’s original Stage Manager aimed to enable multitasking with overlapping windows and app groups, it felt half-baked and unintuitive for many users.
According to the same leaks, Stage Manager 2.0 will likely turn on automatically when a Magic Keyboard is attached—suggesting a smarter, more seamless approach. If Apple truly nails it this time, iPad users might finally get the multitasking experience they’ve been waiting for.
Productivity is the core theme of iPadOS 19
Apple insider Mark Gurman recently revealed that iPadOS 19 will focus heavily on “productivity, multitasking, and app window management.” If that’s accurate, we’re looking at a clear signal that Apple wants to transform the iPad into a serious work machine, rather than just a glorified tablet.
It’s a logical move. With powerful Apple Silicon chips and more pro apps now available on iPad, Apple appears ready to blur the line between iPad and Mac more than ever.
iGeeksBlog’s take
A native menu bar on iPad makes complete sense, especially for power users relying on the Magic Keyboard. It’s a natural step forward for iPadOS and long overdue. With Apple Silicon inside and features like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro now supported, the iPad is already overpowered for basic tasks. iPadOS 19 could finally match that hardware muscle with serious software finesse.
As for Stage Manager 2.0—I’m hopeful but skeptical. The first version had promise, but Apple didn’t quite stick the landing. If this update simplifies the experience and removes the friction, it could change how we use iPads for good.
What’s next?
If Apple gets these rumored features right, iPadOS 19 might be the biggest update for iPad users in years. Are we finally getting the MacBook alternative Apple has been teasing for so long?
We’ll find out soon enough. Until then, let us know what you’re most excited about in the comments below!
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