Android 16 May Get A Cool Display Feature That Will Make Apple Users Jealous

Android users have long enjoyed the split app feature on their devices, allowing them to view and use two apps simultaneously, a capability not currently available on iPhones. Interestingly, there appear to be plans to expand this feature on Android to accommodate three apps at once. The official Android 16 update will likely include an expanded split screen feature alongside a host of new functionality, and is slated for release in the second quarter of 2025. While the exact release date remains unknown, Google has offered glimpses of what to expect through two developer previews. The second Developer Preview (DP2) hints at a significant upgrade in the design of the split screen mode that will likely modify how users switch between apps.

Android analyst Mishaal Rahman offered insight into the upcoming mobile operating system. He explained that the multitasking feature is likely modeled after OnePlus Open Canvas multitasking. In this ...