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iPadOS 27: Four AI‑Powered Features Set to Transform Multitasking

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Apple readies a fresh batch of iPadOS 27 tweaks for WWDC, promising a suite of AI‑driven tools that could reshape multitasking on the tablet. The headline item is Safari’s new ‘Organize Tabs,’ an optional feature that groups open pages by topic, easing research or shopping sessions without manual sorting for power users in the future.

Spotlight Search receives a Siri‑style overhaul, letting users ask questions directly in the same interface that lists apps, files, and shortcuts. The new AI‑powered engine will surface answers, launch apps, send texts, and even trigger in‑app shortcuts, all displayed in a rich card that slides from the Dynamic Island. This merges search and voice control.

Shortcuts gains natural‑language creation, allowing users to type or speak a request and have the app auto‑build a workflow. The tool will also generate new actions tailored to the request, lowering the barrier to automation. For students and professionals, this could streamline repetitive tasks, turning the iPad into a more efficient productivity hub for everyday.

Finally, a systemwide grammar checker slides up from the bottom, presenting suggestions alongside original text. Users can accept changes individually, approve all, or ignore them, with controls to pause checking. As Apple pushes AI tools into the core OS, the new checker positions the iPad as a serious writing platform for academics and business users.