How to launch split-screen
Itβs easy β just a case of dragging and dropping. Open your chosen app, then select the app switcher icon (a square on the right of the nav bar) and select the first app. Drag the app to the top of the screen to drop it into place, then simply tap the second app and itβll magically appear in the bottom half of the screen.
Why multitask?
Research while you write
Got research to do for a piece of work, or writing an important email but need more details? Constantly switching between your web browser and your emails or word doc can be a right pain. Well, with split screen, half of the screen can be your writing and the other half can be your webpage etc. Research while you write, and save time. You can copy and paste from one place to another, or even drag and drop.
Tweet and watch
Want to catch up on the Bake Off latest goings-on or see whoβs been eliminated from Strictly, but donβt want to take your eyes off the show to tweet all about it? Watch TV in split screen with your social media account. Problem solved.
Play games β and chat
If youβre in the middle of a game, it can be difficult to drag yourself away. And what if a notification (or 20) pops up on WhatsApp and you just want to get involved? Well, you can do both. Watch those messages roll in on half the screen, while on the other half you can carry on matching those sweets or keep trying to stay alive.
Be extra social
Whatβs better than keeping up to date on your social accounts? Er, keeping up with two social accountsβ¦? If youβve got a lot to say across Facebook and Twitter β or youβve got pictures you just have to share on Insta and WhatsApp, you can split the screen for maximum social power.
Get creative
Let your creative side free with a bit of help from your stylus. And if youβre drawing something youβve taken a picture of, you donβt just have to do it from memory or keep checking back to the original. On one side you can have your drawing app, and on the other side you can have the picture youβre working off.
Multitasking is available on most Android phones. Check out all the incredible handsets and plans on offer from iD Mobile.
And donβt forget to let us know below the line why you split the screen.