iOS 8 could likely bring split-screen multitasking to the iPad, according to a new report from 9to5mac.
Split-screen multitasking would let iPad users run two apps at the simultaneously, side by side in landscape mode -- a feature that Microsoft often criticizes the iPad for lacking. Sources also claim that the feature is designed to allow for apps to interact with each other. For instance, a user can drag content (text, video, images) from one app to another.
Apple is said to be developing capabilities for developers to be able to design their apps to interact with each other. This functionality may mean that Apple is finally ready to enable “XPC” support in iOS, which means that developers could design App Store apps that could share content. Currently the feature exclusively works in landscape mode, and has been designed for the 9.7-inch iPad displays. It is unclear if the multitasking feature would come to the smaller-screened iPad Minis. Split-screen multitasking would also work well with the rumored 12-inch iPad Pro.
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vueapp - May 14, 2014 at 12:50am
wow, this exist already in jailbreak. again, jailbreak tweaks are the future of iOS
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AppleGuy299 - May 13, 2014 at 9:58pm
I'd figure out a way to shut it off
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Nitro Junkie - May 13, 2014 at 8:25pm
Samsung has a complex history. Lee transformed Samsung from a manufacturer of low quality knock-offs into one of the world's leading manufacturers of everything from smartphones to ships. Apple has accused the company of copying its devices but still relies on it to manufacture various components of its mobile devices. Fortune notes Lee's controversial history and legal convictions in South Korea.
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DarkSide - May 16, 2014 at 4:47am
You quoted apple related sources. Big surprise.
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iHA69 - May 13, 2014 at 8:16pm
Apple is taking the idea. Why not? Samsung's been doing it for a long time.
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iDontKnow - May 13, 2014 at 3:45pm
Apple is finally bringing multitasking to the iPad, but it feels late compared to competitors.
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Nitro Junkie - May 13, 2014 at 4:46pm
Might be late to the game but at least it will work right and not be laggy like Samsung and Microsoft's versions. Apple takes their time to get it right.
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DarkSide - May 16, 2014 at 4:50am
I've used multitasking on several Samsung products and have never experienced any lag. Thanks for the biased misinformation.
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Ismael Santos - May 13, 2014 at 3:29pm
iClarified: 'Currently the feature exclusively works in landscape mode, and has been designed for the 9.7-inch iPad displays.' I thought the video was a concept. Look at what you are saying. iClarified is not distinguishing real life from fiction anymore!
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