Android 17 QPR1 Beta ditches app predictions for your most recent apps, making multitasking on foldables and tablets faster.

The Android taskbar may soon be able to show the two most recently used apps. Currently, the taskbar shows up to 6 pinned apps and 2 suggested apps. Code in the latest Android 15 QPR1 beta replaces ...

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App bubbles are especially great on foldables.

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Android Phones are about to get a lot more interesting as Android 15 could be introducing the taskbar that’s present on Android tablets and foldable smartphones. These large-screen devices have more ...

Holy moly, I am flying around my phone this week. It’s a wild feeling — especially since Google’s grand I/O gala, which is traditionally the time when shapeshifting new Android additions are supposed ...

Google may be planning to add a taskbar in Android 15 that’s optimized for phones and other devices with smaller displays. The taskbar has been part of Android’s tablet interface since Android 12L ...

This common Android feature gives you quick access to your favorite apps from almost any screen. Unfortunately, you won't ...

The taskbar is getting some much-needed improvements, and Android app support is rolling out in earnest. If you've been holding off on upgrading, now may be the time. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

Google first introduced a taskbar with Android 12L in 2022 so that users can access their favorite apps quickly on tablets. Currently, the taskbar on Android tablets shows six different pinned apps ...