Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers on its multitasking promise after earlier betas stalled with mostly backend changes. The new Bubbles system lets you run almost any app in floating windows for real ...

Google will introduce a new desktop mode on Android 16. Thanks to Samsung, this feature will attempt to compete with its own DeX experience, letting users run apps on resizable windows, with a taskbar ...

Google’s March 2026 Pixel Drop adds Desktop Windowing to the Pixel Tablet. The feature allows overlapping, resizable app windows beyond existing split-screen multitasking. As with most Pixel Drops, ...

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Leaked animations of the Samsung Galaxy Z tri-fold reveal a strong focus on turning the device into a portable desktop. New software features include desktop-like floating windows, enhanced ...

The release of iPadOS 26 introduces a suite of features designed to enhance how you use your iPad for both work and leisure. By narrowing the gap between tablet and desktop functionality, this update ...

The multitasking capabilities in iPadOS 26 have been significantly upgraded, offering users a more flexible and intuitive way to manage their workflows. You can now resize and reposition app windows ...

Google has been working on bringing desktop-like freeform windows to Android since the days of Android Nougat. The feature dwindled for a while and was recently revived, likely because of Google’s aim ...

Almost from the start, iPad users have begged and pleaded with Apple to add a missing feature: split-screen multitasking. Split-screen multitasking is the ability to run two or more apps ...