The menu bar on iPad
On iPadOS, the Mac-style menu bar appeared with the introduction of Stage Manager, but its auto-hiding behavior made it more of an aesthetic presence than a functional tool. With iPadOS 27, Apple introduces the option to make it persistent: always visible, always accessible, exactly like on macOS.
Who benefits
The feature targets users who use iPad Pro or iPad Air with Magic Keyboard in desktop-like configurations. Having constant access to app menus without having to move the cursor to the top every time reduces the discontinuity between the iPad and Mac experience. It's a small adjustment with a concrete impact on workflow, especially for developers and creative professionals who alternate between both devices. The feature is listed among the 263 items in the closing slide of the WWDC keynote, as documented by iClarified.