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Slack is giving its iPad app a much needed upgrade that will see it inherit many features of its desktop version, the company has announced<\/a>. The app is getting a new two-column layout that shows a list of available channels and messages on the left, and their contents on the right. The left-hand sidebar is also being updated, and the app is getting better support for accessibility features like Apple\u2019s VoiceOver screen reader. <\/p>\n

None of these are particularly revolutionary features, but they\u2019re welcome additions to an iPad app that can sometimes feel more like a giant iPhone app. Slack is marketing the update as serving the needs of newly emerging hybrid workplaces, which should hopefully make it easier to keep up with workplace conversations while on the go. <\/p>\n

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The upgraded iPad app sidebar in action.<\/em><\/figcaption>Image: Slack<\/cite><\/p>\n

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The Slack iPad app\u2019s upgraded sidebar sounds particularly useful. Sections are collapsible if you want to hide groups of channels; channel names can be long-pressed to access a context menu; and usernames will now include avatars in direct messages, making them easier to identify at a glance. The way sections are set up should also now sync with Slack\u2019s desktop version, to make it easier to keep everything neat and tidy. <\/p>\n

Finally, there are also accessibility improvements. Support for Apple\u2019s VoiceOver screen reader has been improved, as well as Dynamic Type font-scaling to make text easier to read. <\/p>\n

Slack says the new iPad version should be available to download today, with further improvements \u2014 such as support for keyboard shortcuts and \u201cadditional support for accessories\u201d \u2014 coming later in the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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