iPadOS 26 Adds These Four Apple Apps to Your iPad

The upcoming iPadOS 26 update will add four new pre-installed Apple apps to all compatible iPad models. The apps include Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games. The update is currently available as a developer beta and is expected to be released to the public in September. The Phone app allows users to make and receive calls, view recent calls, and listen to voicemails on their iPad, and it syncs with their iPhone. The Preview app is a built-in editor for PDFs and images, allowing users to mark up and edit files, and create empty pages to draw and write on. The Journal app, previously available on iPhone, is now on iPad, enabling users to type out daily thoughts and include multimedia content. The Games app is an all-in-one platform for discovering App Store and Apple Arcade games, in-game events, and competing with friends and family in single-player challenges. The Phone app features new capabilities, including Hold Assist, Call Screening, and Live Translation, introduced in iOS 26. The Preview app is a staple on Mac and is now available on iPad, providing a convenient editing tool. The Journal app offers a versatile platform for users to express themselves through writing, drawing, and multimedia content. Overall, the iPadOS 26 update brings new functionality and convenience to iPad users.