iPadOS 18 has a nice little feature for Files, useful for users who work on their iPad

iPadOS 18 isn't going to be a huge update for power users, despite the fact that we now have the ultra-powerful M4 iPad Pro. But it seems we'll have to wait until next year for a fancy update.

However, there's one little change coming to the Files app which is actually huge: the ability to keep folders and files permanently downloaded.

Since the dawn of iCloud, the Files app has focused on cloud storage. That's awesome - after all it means you have all your files accessible on all your Apple devices. However, it has one caveat - Apple decides which files can remain stored in the local cache and which ones go to the iCloud. And when you need a file - it can happen that it's on the iCloud and you have to download it again.



With the new feature, you will be able to long-press on a file or folder and choose the "Keep Downloaded" option. Strangely enough, the feature wasn't even announced during Apple's developer conference WWDC 2024, but it's a huge deal if you work on your iPad. Having your files accessible all the time is something that many users will find very helpful, in my opinion. Including me. I don't particularly work on my iPad, but I do hate it when the internet connection is missing (or slow) and I need a file at that very moment.