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iPad Multitasking

Why did they make this feature permanent? I want it turned off, it is awful for non tech people. They can not deal with it. Bring back the ability to turn off this feature

iPad mini 4, iPadOS 15

Posted on Dec 27, 2022 5:36 PM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2022 5:46 PM

Presumably your iPad is running iPadOS15/16


Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls.


Key to accessing and controlling (or avoiding) multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of individual App windows:


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Apple invite submission of feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple


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Dec 27, 2022 5:46 PM in response to shrobert1

Presumably your iPad is running iPadOS15/16


Unlike iPadOS14 and earlier versions, multi-tasking cannot now be disabled from settings. Multi-tasking has received a significant overhaul, both simplifying its use and introducing new controls.


Key to accessing and controlling (or avoiding) multi-tasking is the small “three-dot” button that is found at the top-centre edge of individual App windows:


More information about using multi-tasking can be found in this support page:

Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support


The iPad User Guide is also a rich source of information about using iPad and its many features. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892


Apple invite submission of feature requests via its Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple


iPad Multitasking

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