- Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 has added desktop windowing to the Pixel Tablet, preparing for an eventual rollout to the Android platform in the future.
- Desktop windowing allows users to run multiple apps simultaneously and resize app windows, just like on conventional desktops.
- This is currently available as a developer option for developers to test their app with this new user experience format.
Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 is now available for supported Pixel devices. It brings one massive change to the Android platform: desktop windowing. We’ve talked about this before, but now Google is officially introducing desktop windowing to Android tablets and advising developers on the best practices for their apps to adapt to this new UX.
Google’s blog post doesn’t focus on when desktop windowing will roll out to the Android platform. However, it formally announces that freeform windowing is being enhanced for tablet users. Android tablet enthusiasts will now be able to run multiple apps simultaneously and resize windows on the fly, bringing the freeform window implementation to par with solutions like Samsung Dex.