Split-screen multitasking can significantly enhance productivity by allowing you to use two apps side by side. Here’s how to enable it on different devices:
Android
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Open Recent Apps:
- Tap the Recent Apps button (or swipe up and hold if using gestures).
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Select an App:
- Find the app you want to use in split-screen and tap the three-dot menu or hold the app icon.
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Choose Split Screen:
- Select "Split screen" from the menu.
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Choose Second App:
- Pick another app from the recent apps or home screen to open alongside the first.
iPhone (iPad only for Split View)
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Open an App:
- Start by opening an app you want on the split screen.
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Access the Dock:
- Swipe up slightly from the bottom to reveal the dock.
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Drag a Second App:
- Drag a second app from the dock to the left or right of the screen.
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Adjust the Split:
- Use the divider to adjust how much screen space each app uses.
Samsung (using Multi-Window)
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Recent Apps:
- Tap the Recent Apps button.
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Tap App Icon:
- Select the app icon at the top of the app preview.
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Enable Multi-Window:
- Choose "Open in split screen view".
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Select the Second App:
- Choose the second app from the list or home screen.
With these steps, you can efficiently manage multiple tasks without having to constantly switch back and forth between apps.


