Ionic introduced a new feature called the Popover in its version 1.0.0-beta.11, which allows developers to create views that float above an app's content while remaining attached to the triggering element, similar to modals or action sheets. This feature is commonly used in applications to present additional information, select tools or configurations, and offer lists of actions, providing developers with extensive control over its design by utilizing AngularJS capabilities like template files and controllers. The Popover can incorporate various elements such as scrollable areas, header bars, and form inputs, behaving like a standard view, and is available in three styles—Base, iOS, and Android—to ensure platform consistency. Ionic aims to facilitate ease of development by automatically applying the correct platform style without manual adjustments, encouraging user feedback to enhance the feature further.