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The upcoming iPadOS 26 update adds four pre-installed Apple apps to all compatible iPad models: Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games.
Below, we provide an overview of each of these apps.
iPadOS 26 is currently available as a developer beta, and the update will likely be released to the general public in September.
Phone
Apple has expanded the Phone app to the iPad, complete with new features coming with iOS 26, such as Hold Assist, Call Screening, and Live Translation. The app syncs with your i
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