THE iPAD’S OPERATING system, iPadOS, had a welcome upgrade this fall, but it’s not as radical an overhaul as the iPhone’s or Mac’s.
The tablet’s Lock Screen gained new customization options, including widgets, bringing it up to date with the iPhone which gained these features last year. The iPad gets a Health app with iPadOS 17, and it’s optimized for the larger screen, allowing developers to better display their data and make it accessible for review.