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How to Get Samsung Galaxy's Best Feature on Your Pixel (or Any Android)
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January 20, 2026

How to Get Samsung Galaxy’s Best Feature on Your Pixel (or Any Android)

The Panels app developed by Fossor Coding is an alternative to Samsung's Edge Panels, offering features such as custom icon packs, quick search shortcuts, and floating widgets. Users can customize the app by repositioning the trigger point, setting up multiple columns (up to seven), and adding various items to the sidebar, including applications, shortcuts, app pairs, accessibility options, system preferences, websites, floating widgets, folders, contacts, and quick search. The free version allows for three columns and nine rows, while the paid version offers additional capabilities for .50. To customize, users must install the app, grant permissions, and use the View button to set up their panel. A pro tip for efficiency includes keeping a thumb on the screen after swiping in to quickly select and launch apps or shortcuts.
Android 16 Makes Split Screen Easier on Smaller Screens
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January 16, 2026

Android 16 Makes Split Screen Easier on Smaller Screens

The introduction of App Pairs in Android 15 allowed users to select two applications for split-screen usage and add a shortcut to the home screen. However, users with smaller devices faced challenges with the 50:50 split-screen ratio. Android 16 improved this by offering flexible split-screen ratios like 70:30 and 90:10, enhancing the multitasking experience. Users can set up a pairing of applications, such as Chrome and Gemini, with one app occupying 90% of the screen. To create an App Pair, users open the desired applications, access the multitasking view, select the split-screen option, and adjust the ratio by dragging the handle. After setting the preferred view, users can save the app pair for easy access, with the system remembering the last used split-screen ratio.
Android App Pair: Boost Multitasking with Split-Screen Shortcuts
AppWizard
October 20, 2025

Android App Pair: Boost Multitasking with Split-Screen Shortcuts

Android users are increasingly utilizing the App Pair functionality, which allows for split-screen usage of two applications simultaneously, enhancing multitasking and workflow efficiency. Users can create shortcuts to launch paired apps, such as a note-taking app and a web browser, facilitating real-time research and documentation. This feature is particularly user-friendly on Samsung devices and has been enhanced in recent Android versions, including Android 15, which introduces native support for app pairs. While basic split-screen functionality has existed since Android 7.0, app pairing reduces setup time and improves productivity for various professionals, including financial traders and healthcare workers. However, not all Android devices support this feature natively, and users on stock Android may need to seek workarounds. The demand for such multitasking features has increased with the rise of remote work, as they maximize phone usability for tasks like video calls and note-taking. Future developments may include AI-driven suggestions for app pairs based on user behavior.
Android 16 QPR1's new recents screen makes split-screen easier to find
AppWizard
May 20, 2025

Android 16 QPR1’s new recents screen makes split-screen easier to find

In the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 release, Google redesigned the recents screen to improve user experience by making the app context menu more accessible. The new interface includes a pill-shaped button displaying the app's name and a downward arrow for additional options. The redesign addresses discoverability issues by allowing users to easily identify apps corresponding to task previews. The context menu offers seven primary actions: “App info,” “Split screen,” “Pin,” “Pause app,” “Screenshot,” “Select,” and “Close,” with the “Save app pair” option appearing only for split-screen tasks. Aesthetic enhancements include pill-shaped containers for the “Screenshot” and “Select” buttons and a blurred background of the user's wallpaper, aligning with Google’s Material 3 Expressive theme.
20 advanced Android 15 tips
AppWizard
March 25, 2025

20 advanced Android 15 tips

Android 15 introduces several enhancements for user experience, including: - Notification Cooldown feature to manage alerts more effectively. - Modes system for tailoring device settings based on context (work, leisure, rest). - Separation of Samsung’s Quick Settings and notification panels for streamlined access. - Private Space feature for safeguarding selected applications within the app drawer. - App pair feature for running two applications side by side. - Transformation of Samsung's Android app drawer for improved navigation. - New Home Control screen saver for managing connected devices. - Expanded volume panel for customizing audio output. - Improved contrast controls for better visibility and accessibility across interfaces.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold gains one of the Galaxy Z Fold's best features
AppWizard
September 4, 2024

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold gains one of the Galaxy Z Fold’s best features

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold introduces an app pair functionality that allows users to save two applications running side-by-side as a shortcut on their home screen for easier multitasking. Users can create this shortcut by accessing the recents menu and selecting the “Save app pair” option. This feature is not new, as it was first introduced by Samsung in 2017 and has since been adopted by other brands like Microsoft and OnePlus. The inclusion of app pair capabilities in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold reflects advancements in Android 15 and indicates potential for wider adoption in future foldable devices.
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