Hands-On With the New Freeform App in iPadOS 16.2

A new Freeform app was in development when the new software was introduced. The Freeform app is currently in the final stages of development and is available in the following versions of the operating systems.

The Apple Pencil integration allows Freeform to work on the iPad. It looks like it has the same editing tools as the other apps.

There is an interface with a grid where users can insert drawings, sticky notes, text boxes, shapes, photos, and videos. Shapes include animals, nature, food, geometry, symbols, arts, science, and people.

Text and shapes can be changed with a variety of colors and styles. Continuity features can be used on the Mac to add photos, scanned documents, and sketches from your iPad.

Apple intends for Freeform to be used in a collaborative way. All of your boards can be shared with others, and everyone can update a board with the changes shown in real-time. The sharing features don't seem to be implemented at the moment.

New features and new functions will be added to the Freeform experience over the next few months.