Subj : Android gets a handy new split-screen mode just in time for the G To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Tue Jul 02 2024 17:15:05 Android gets a handy new split-screen mode just in time for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:07:38 +0000 Description: Ahead of Google's August 13, 2024 event, a new report details some enhancements in Android 14 that should improve the split-screen experience on folding phones. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Google has already set August 13, 2024 , as the date it intends to show off new hardware, software, and likely many AI features. Now, though, a fresh report is giving us a better idea of some of the new devices' capabilities. While were fully expecting the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro and a third-generation Pixel Watch , Google could also be getting ready to show off its next-generation foldable aka a successor to the Pixel Fold . Android Authority reports that the next foldable likely called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will get some new split-screen functionality. So, if youre using the device in a portrait orientation, you can easily split the screen and run two apps side-by-side, left to right. (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd) The discovery was made in the Android 14 QPR2 release, which has code for this functionality specific to portrait foldable. Considering the next Pixel Fold is expected to have a square aspect ratio, this lines up pretty well, and Android Authority is also giving us a scoop here. The report notes that the main screen on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold will likely be 2076 x 2152, as the code notes this as the default resolution for the portrait orientation. This would be a nice quality-of-life upgrade for the forthcoming foldable that answers some of the qualms of the first-generation for multitasking. This purported resolution also aligns with rumors that the main display will adopt a square aspect ratio. Of course, well need to wait for Google to confirm all of this officially, but considering its in the code, there is a good chance well see at least some of this. However, code can change. Likely, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold or Pixel Fold 2 will likely get an upgrade in terms of processing power in the form of the rumored Tensor G4 chip. Considering Google will likely show off the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro at the event, any new silicon will surely power the trio of fresh devices and likely enable Gemini functionality and more advanced features. Well know for sure in just a matter of weeks, but ahead of Googles August event, were even closer to the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, where we expect to see the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 arrive alongside the anticipated Galaxy Ring and, potentially, a Galaxy Watch Ultra . You might also like Massive Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra leak ... Pixel 9 hands-on video leak points to a bright pink color Why the Pixel 9 might not be all that popular ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/android-gets-a-handy-new-split-screen-mode-ju st-in-time-for-the-google-pixel-9-pro-fold --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .