iPadOS 26 brings a pointer shake gesture to enable you to more easily spot the mouse or trackpad cursor on the screen, and it works just like on the Mac.
iPadOS 26 brings the pointer shake gesture over from the Mac
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog.com in March 2011 and brought with him his 20+ years of journalism experience. He specializes in Apple news, tips, and reviews, bringing years of expertise in technology journalism to his readers. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Christian keeps his audience up-to-date with the latest in the tech world. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment. macOS Tahoe 26 brings a new aerial screen saver and wallpaper that glides across the surface of Lake Tahoe’s rocky shoreline
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