iPadOS 14.0.1 is a recommended upgrade for newer iPads.  (Check Compatibility)

iPadOS 14 is a major update to the iPad.  The initial release was available on September 16.  On September 24, Apple released a bug fix as IOS 14.0.1.  This version is recommended.  Our Senior Tech recommendation comes early.  The marketplace is loving this release.  

Here is a partial list of some of the new capabilities found in iPadOS 14 that we like:

• Homescreen Widgets – Get app information like weather and new on your home screen.
• App Library – Allows you to unclutter your homescreen(s). 
• Scribble – allows you to write in data fields with the Apple Pencil.  This is cool.
• Compact UI – For calls and Siri.  They no longer take up the whole screen.
• Maps – cycling directions, EV charging spots and curated sight and restaurant recommendations
• Translate – Access real time spoken translations in 11 languages.  I hope we get to travel again soon.
• Magnifier app – Using your iPad to magnify an object is now available on an app.  

See Apple’s IPadOS Release Notes site for more details.  

I  found no issues with the update and the process took about 40 minutes.   I also found no issues in the week following the release. 

Learn about our upgrade principles and track our upgrade recommendations online at: IOS Version Recommendation.