Enhanced multitasking Archives

AppWizard

March 15, 2025

Android’s Linux Terminal app adds tabs so you can multitask more easily

Google has enhanced its Linux Terminal app for Android, introduced in the latest Pixel Drop, allowing users to run a complete Debian instance within a virtual machine. The app now features a tabbed interface with multitasking capabilities, enabling users to open multiple tabs simultaneously, although rearranging or renaming tabs is not yet available. The update includes a non-functional “Display” button for launching graphical Linux applications, with plans for future improvements such as speaker and microphone support. Users must enable Developer Options to access the app and download a Debian image to run it in a virtual machine using the Android Virtualization Framework (AVF).

Winsage

March 5, 2025

There’s another reason to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro

Microsoft is retiring Windows 10, prompting users to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, which is currently available for .97, a limited-time offer expected to end on March 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 11 Pro features enhanced multitasking capabilities, improved security with TPM 2.0 and BitLocker, and an AI-powered Copilot for assistance with various tasks.

Winsage

February 22, 2025

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro before Windows 10 support ends

Microsoft is discontinuing support for Windows 10, encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro, which is currently priced at .97 (regularly .99) until March 30. Windows 11 Pro features a user-friendly interface, enhanced multitasking capabilities, advanced security measures including TPM 2.0 and BitLocker encryption, and tools for businesses like Azure AD and Hyper-V. It also includes gaming enhancements through DirectX 12 Ultimate and an AI-powered Copilot for various tasks. The license allows one activation key for two devices, and users should check their PC's compatibility before purchasing.

Winsage

February 9, 2025

Get the full Windows 11 Pro experience for just $17.97

Microsoft is offering Windows 11 Pro for .97, reduced from 9, until February 23. The operating system features a modern design, enhanced multitasking capabilities, and an AI assistant called Copilot. It includes improvements for gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate and robust security features like BitLocker encryption and biometric login options. Windows 11 Pro is optimized for modern hardware, providing faster load times and better efficiency.

BetaBeacon

February 3, 2025

Three-Way Split-Screen: A Game-Changer for Android 16 and One UI 8

Android 16 could introduce a three-way split-screen mode for tablets, allowing users to run three apps simultaneously on a single screen. This feature, inspired by OnePlus' Open Canvas, aims to enhance multitasking capabilities for larger screens. Samsung's One UI 8, based on Android 16, may bring this feature to its tablets, improving productivity and app management for users. The introduction of this feature could revolutionize the way users interact with tablets, maximizing screen real estate and bringing Android tablets closer to competing with productivity-focused devices like iPads.

AppWizard

December 21, 2024

An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025

Google is set to unveil Android 16 several months earlier than usual, with a stable build anticipated in Q2 2025. The developer preview is already accessible, and public betas are expected to roll out in Q1 2025. Android 16 will include major features, while a subsequent release in Q4 may focus on stability improvements and optimizations, possibly labeled Android 16.1. Google is reverting to smaller tiles in the interface for Android 16, and enhanced multitasking capabilities are anticipated for foldable devices. Google is integrating AI features into its ecosystem and collaborating with manufacturers like Honor and Samsung for new device launches. The gradual merging of Android and ChromeOS aims to enhance user experience. Google is also collaborating with Samsung and Qualcomm to introduce Android XR for extended reality headsets and glasses, with the first hardware expected in 2025.

Winsage

December 10, 2024

Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and enhance your PC experience

Windows 11 Pro is available for .97 until December 22, offering features like voice typing, snap layouts, virtual desktops, and AI assistance through Copilot. It includes security tools such as BitLocker encryption and Windows Sandbox, and enhances gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate. This lifetime license deal is aimed at users whose PCs cannot upgrade through Windows Update.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

The original OnePlus Pad will get Android 15 in the US next week

OnePlus is rolling out the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 update for the original OnePlus Pad, starting in India. Users in North America and Europe can expect the update next week. The build number for the update in India is OPD2203_15.0.0.301(EX01). The update introduces enhanced multitasking capabilities, new gestures for floating windows, AI features like AI Notes and AI Retouch, and improved animations and rendering effects. Rollback instructions to revert to Android 14 are also provided for users encountering issues.

AppWizard

October 16, 2024

Google Rolls Out Android 15 With Theft Detection Lock, Privacy Features For ‘Sensitive’ Apps And More – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Alphabet Inc.'s Google has begun rolling out Android 15 for Pixel devices, focusing on enhancing user experience, security, and privacy. Key features include: - Theft Protection and Recovery: Introduces Theft Detection Lock using AI to secure devices upon detecting suspicious movement, remote locking via phone number, and authentication requirements for critical actions like SIM card removal. - Private Space for Sensitive Apps: A secure vault for concealing sensitive applications, requiring additional authentication for access and allowing users to hide its existence from the main interface. - Enhanced Multitasking on Foldables and Tablets: Features include a pin/unpin taskbar for quick access to apps and App Pairing for simultaneous operation of two applications with drag-and-drop functionality. - Camera, Messaging, and Passkey Updates: Includes Low Light Boost for improved image quality, satellite connectivity for carrier messaging apps, and streamlined authentication for Passkeys.

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.