New features for Pixel Fold allow you to efficiently multitask on your phone. Split-screen mode allows you to use two apps at a time. The Taskbar allows you to quickly switch between apps when you tap an icon in the Taskbar.
Use two apps at a time with Split Screen
You can use two apps at the same time when your phone is in split-screen mode.
Important: You can only use the drag and drop feature in Split Screen for certain apps.
- Unfold your Pixel Fold.
- Open any app.
- To open the Taskbar, slow-swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
- From the Taskbar, drag and drop a second app to one side of the screen.
- To stop Split Screen:
- Exit Split Screen: Swipe up from the bottom of your screen.
- Close Split Screen and only use one app: Slide the app that you want to keep open across to cover the whole screen.
Tip: You can access the same Split Screen from the recent apps screen.
Switch between apps
You can switch between apps quickly when you tap an icon in the Taskbar.
- To open the Taskbar, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
- Select the app that you want to open.
- To view apps that aren't pinned to the Taskbar, tap All apps.
- When a new app is selected, the Taskbar collapses automatically.
Tip: To change an app that's in the Taskbar, touch and hold the app and move it to the home screen. Learn how to edit your taskbar with our step-by-step tutorial.