I’ve experienced scrolling issues (some apps don’t work well, especially in multitasking modes), comparability issues, and general instability. Is this better on newer iPads?
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iPad Air M1 iPad Air Performance has been poor on iPad OS 26
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With those kinds of problems, I would set up the iPad as new with just the stock apps to start with. If there are no problems, install personal apps one at a time and check for problems. If you notice a problem, it could be a specific app problem.
I have the M1 iPad Pro, and didn't face any of these problems. The only annoying issue I face is how unsmooth the app switcher can be.
Man, I haven't dared to update my M1 iPP yet. Too many conflicting experiences, some have zero issues, others experience lags. I'm quite sensitive after my experience with iPad 3 and how it slowed down to a crawl after just one update. It took ten years before I bought another Apple product.
I have an M1 IPd Air, and I did install iPadOS 26 on it. The speed has been no issue for me, it runs fine. But for other reasons, I really don't like iPadOS 26.
Many of my complaints, relate to how it messed up my email in the Apple Email app (I can't stand the reoriginization and other changes), added the need for more clicks to do simple tasks, and I don't like the look of the icons, colors, etc, even beyond, that I never liked the so-called liquid glass. I did turn down the liquid glass effects as far as the settings would allow, so at least I can stand to look at it now. For these reasons, I have yet to add iOS 26 on my iPhone nor have I added it to my iPad Mini 5, which is still on iPadOS 18.x. I am not in a hurry to "upgrade" either of these other devices.
Many of my complaints, relate to how it messed up my email in the Apple Email app (I can't stand the reoriginization and other changes), added the need for more clicks to do simple tasks, and I don't like the look of the icons, colors, etc, even beyond, that I never liked the so-called liquid glass. I did turn down the liquid glass effects as far as the settings would allow, so at least I can stand to look at it now. For these reasons, I have yet to add iOS 26 on my iPhone nor have I added it to my iPad Mini 5, which is still on iPadOS 18.x. I am not in a hurry to "upgrade" either of these other devices.