iPadOS 26 Adds Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games Apps

iPadOS 26 introduces Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games apps to iPad—here’s how they enhance your experience.
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iPadOS 26 Adds Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games Apps
iPadOS 26 Apps: What's New on Your iPad and Why It Matters Apple is making your iPad more powerful and versatile with the arrival of four new pre-installed apps in iPadOS 26: Phone, Preview, Journal, and Games. These additions are designed to bring features from the iPhone and Mac straight to your iPad, transforming it into an even more complete productivity and entertainment device. Whether you're testing the developer beta or waiting for the public release this September, you'll want to know exactly what these apps do and how they elevate the iPad experience. From making real phone calls to advanced PDF editing and journaling with AI support, the new iPadOS 26 apps reflect Apple's vision for a more unified and seamless ecosystem. Image : Google Phone App Comes to iPad with iPadOS 26 For the first time, iPad users can take advantage of a full-fledged Phone app. With iPadOS 26 , Apple brings core calling features to the iPad, allowing you to make and receive phone calls ove…