iOS 8 Has Code for Running Apps Side-By-Side

Developer Steven Troughton-Smith has found hidden code in iOS 8 Beta for running apps side-by-side.

He tweeted the discovery earlier today:

So… just in case there was any doubt left… iOS 8’s SpringBoard has code to run two apps side-by-side. 1/4 size, 1/2 size, or 3/4 size


He also noted that:

Side-by-side apps show as a single 'screen' in the App Switcher

In May, it was reported that Apple had developed a way to let iPad users run two apps simultaneously, side by side in landscape mode. Sources said that the feature was also designed to allow for apps to interact with each other. For instance, a user could drag content (text, video, images) from one app to another.

Later in the month, a separate report correctly said that the feature wouldn't be ready for WWDC but that it was a work in progress.


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