Last Minute Leak Suggests iOS for iPad to be Renamed 'iPadOS'

[MacRumors]

Apple may be planning to rename the version of iOS that runs on the iPad 'iPadOS,' which suggests major distinctive changes coming to the software in iOS 13.

The new iPadOS name was spotted by developer Steve Moser just ahead of when WWDC kicks off in what appears to be the Developer License terms and conditions.

A string of text reads "Apple Software" means Apple SDKs, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, iPadOS, and/or macOS," with iPadOS being a new term referring to the software running on the iPad.

Rumors have suggested the iPad is getting some major updates in iOS 13, which could provide a more PC-like usage experience. There will be new multitasking interfaces with stackable cards and multiple window support, along with a possible tab view.

New gestures are also coming, and with macOS 10.15, Apple is adding tools that will let developers easily port their iPad apps to the Mac.

Moser has also found indications of new PassKit pass types for cars and hotels, which means in iOS 13, you may be able to store temporary cards for unlocking hotel rooms and rental vehicles.

Article Link: Last Minute Leak Suggests iOS for iPad to be Renamed 'iPadOS'

 

[Polaroid]

My god Apple is getting messy.

 

[haruhiko]

Great. Looking forward to that.

 

[AnthonyHarris]

That could mean we are going to see some serious changes. I'm looking forward to this!

 

[User 6502]

What a horrible name. Will they also rename iOS for iPhone to iPhoneOS? Oh dear…

 

[555gallardo]

Next up, iPadobearOS?

 

[twocents]

Hmm I guess I'll tune in to wwdc this time around instead of sitting it out and reading the highlights

 

[tharitm]

Then is Apple going back in time and renaming iOS back to iPhoneOS?

 

[TMRJIJ]

So now Apple has to maintain five operating systems? Wow...

You guys asked for this. Don't complain about anything in the future.

 

[dannyyankou]

What a horrible name. Will they also rename iOS for iPhone to iPhoneOS? Oh dear…

Yeah that would be such an awful name, they would never use that. Oh wait...

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/03/06Apple-Announces-iPhone-2-0-Software-Beta/

 

[BWhaler]

Let’s hope this means it a full operating system for mobile use. God knows we don’t want to buy those MacBooks with junk keyboards and buggy T2 chips.

 

[Dulcimer]

I guess that’s indicative of a more focused direction for the iPad, which is exciting. That name tho…

 

[TMRJIJ]

What a horrible name. Will they also rename iOS for iPhone to iPhoneOS? Oh dear…

Then is Apple going back in time and renaming iOS back to iPhoneOS?

Nope. iPod is still alive and holding on for dear life.

 

[McFreggle]

Please please please give us AirPodOS, Apple!

 

[nortonandreev]

OK, I am excited again. This would suggest big changes for the iPad.

 

[StralyanPithecus]

Who cares about the name, the important thing is that maybe is the iOS push most people where waiting for. I just hope it makes the Pro a really Pro device.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Talk about last-minute. Don't like the name much, but some distinction between iPad iOS and iPhone iOS will be nice, assuming the rumor is true.

 

[GregJohn]

Hmm if they separate it that would actually be nice. Means they can take the iPad to all new levels not limited by phones

 

[redheeler]

I don't care what they call it, as long as the iPad-specific features justify the name change. iOS on the iPad has never really done the hardware justice.

 

[travis64]

They need to make it more like a mac

 

[LaloG]

Mind blowing!!!! What will be the next big thing!

 

[Bswails]

This could leave room for apple to create a fire tablet type feature of using a dock to turn it into a smart display. That would be dope..and could help patch up the HomeKit holes

 

[mtneer]

To simplify things Apple may stop MacOS and move over all non iPhone hardware to iPadOS??

 

[yesjam]

Here's an interesting tangential question: if you're Apple, at what point do you rename the remaining "i" devices/services to conform with the new naming standard (e.g. Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Music, etc.)?

 

[dannyyankou]

My god Apple is getting messy.

I think this actually makes sense. iPad has gained so many features the past few years that iPhone doesn’t have (split view, picture in picture, drag and drop, Mac style dock, etc.), and more are yet to come. You don’t want to confuse people and make them think iPad and iPhone are getting the same features. iOS frameworks are based on MacOS, but they don’t call it that because the iPhone software is so different. Same with WatchOS, it runs a striped down version of iOS.