The anticipated update to the operating system for mobile devices is expected to include an enhanced multitasking feature. This functionality allows users to simultaneously view and interact with two applications on a single screen. It effectively divides the display, giving each application a dedicated portion for operation.
Such functionality provides considerable gains in productivity. It allows for tasks like referencing information in one application while composing an email in another, or comparing data across two separate applications. Its predecessors have offered limited multitasking, this iteration may bring improvements in terms of ease of use, customization options, and overall performance stability. Further development could introduce additional windowing options beyond the basic two-pane view.