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Originally Posted by johnnyb

iOS 12 runs fine here on an iPhone 7 and iPad Pro 10.5" but I too think that the new gestures are a major pita for the home button iPads, a stupid design decision that mainly makes the OS on the iPad feel less well-crafted (which is probably the purpose). All of the changes to input are completely unnecessary and in no way an improvement over the status quo.

Maybe it is because I’ve been on beta for awhile but I think it is a clear improvement. I would give it more time.

• makes more sense to have separate gestures and views for App Switcher and Control Center (as iPhone always has had). It mirrors Home-less iPhones so those folks will be ‘at home’ with it, and for those of us who upgrade to a Home-less iPhone, it is ‘training’.
• Before the only way to go Home was Home button press, 4 finger pinch (if enabled), or via Home key (or Command+H shortcut) on external keyboard (if one is connected). Home button has several overtones (long press for Siri, double press for app switcher, triple press for accessibility options) and my intention is not always carried out by my finger or thumb press (sometimes I am holding in my lap, sometimes it is propped up on desk or laying on soft furniture so it can be hard to gauge the required pressure). One finger swipe up from bottom is less finicky for me and more ergonomic than 4 finger pinch most of the time. iPad still has a mechanical Home button, so I worry, perhaps without much justification, that it could wear out.
• note that you can also bring up App Switcher with one finger gesture (swipe up and then off right or left side of screen), or swipe up and then right or left to switch apps — again, much easier than having to use 4 fingers (assuming multitouch gestures are enabled) or (for me at least) attempting double press Home to bring it up

This is a good summary of the changes for iPad:

Redesigned status bar
The status bar now more closely resembles the one on the iPhone X, with a conspicuous gap in the middle. It may be a strong sign that Apple expects to add an iPhone-style "notch" to future iPad models.

Date in iPad Status Bar
Interestingly, iPad owners can not only see the time but the current date. Handy for those who regularly need to double-check.

One finger swipe up to go to home
Swipe up from the bottom of the screen until an app zooms out, and you'll find yourself back at the home screen. Repeat this again and you'll find yourself at the home screen's first page if you were on another one.

Control Center removed from App Switcher
Self-explanatory — no more quick access to media and settings controls by double-tapping the Home button.

Access Control Center from top right corner
Instead, the Control Center is accessed by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen, much like the iPhone X.

Access App Switcher with one finger
Again replicating the iPhone X, iPad owners can simply swipe up from the bottom with a finger then left or right to switch back and forth between apps.

Updated Screen Recording UI for iPad

Trackpad mode using space bar
Tapping and holding on the Spacebar will turn the iOS keyboard into a virtual trackpad for more precise text and object selection. Previously, Apple limited trackpad mode to devices with 3D Touch, namely recent iPhones.

Import and manage RAW photos on your iPhone and iPad and edit on your iPad Pro
RAW files are the preferred format of professional photographers, since they contain unprocessed data with more flexibility in editing. More direct support should reduce dependence on third-party apps.

source: https://appleinsider.com/articles/18...phone-and-ipad