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Here's how to enable Android N's secret split-screen shortcut

By Peter Kostadinov

Updated: May 19, 2016, 7:00 AM

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Here's how to enable Android N's secret split-screen shortcut

Yesterday, Google released an incremental developer preview for Android N, which did not bring any major new features. That's fine. There are a few more developer previews slated to appear later this year, as well as the full-fledged version of Android N, so we are certain some new features might come our way.

A well-hidden functionality that we just stumbled upon in the newest developer preview is a pretty functional one, but Google is keeping it a secret. Hidden in the System UI tuner menu that not just everyone out there is aware of, it allows you to enable the split-screen multitasking windows with a simple swipe up from the app switcher button in your navigation bar.

Yep, it's as nifty as you might imagine. In case you're rocking Android N on your Nexus device, you might as well give it a try and see yourselves. Here's how to enable it, as it is disabled by default.

Here's how to enable Android N's secret splti-screen shortcut

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Peter is a skilled writer with over 13 years of experience at PhoneArena. He has published nearly 300 phone reviews and comparisons. This vast experience helps him navigate the mobile tech landscape with ease. He enjoys everything Android but relies on a MacBook Pro daily.

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