Multi-task using new split screen feature in Gmail app on Android tablets and foldables

Devdiscourse News Desk | California | Updated: 21-10-2023 11:39 IST | Created: 21-10-2023 10:28 IST

Gif Credit: Google Workspace Updates

Google is introducing a new split screen feature for the Gmail app on Android tablets and foldables. The feature allows you to open links and attachments directly beside your email content when your device is in landscape orientation.

Upon tapping a link or attachment in your email, the link/attachment will open on the right half of the screen and the email will move to the left half. You can control the width of each half or make one the full screen by dragging on the divider handle.

This feature is now available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.

"Last year, we announced numerous improvements to the Google Workspace experience on large screen Android devices, which included multi-instance support on Drive, Docs, Sheets & Slides," Google wrote in a blog post.

Meanwhile, a new update allows Android device users to respond to access requests for Google Workspace files more efficiently.

Within a file (Docs, Sheets, Slides, PDFs, etc.)
Click the Share button
Select the Review button in the new banner to view the access request(s)
Respond to the request(s).

This update is rolling out now to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains and will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.

In parallel, Google is introducing the ability to add emoji reactions to comments on Google Slides. This feature was launched on Google Sheets last week.

"We're excited to announce this is now available for comments in Google Slides, increasing collaboration by enabling you to quickly and creatively express your opinions about presentation content," Google said.

The ability to add emoji reactions to comments in Google Slides is rolling out to Rapid Release domains now and will launch to Scheduled Release domains starting on October 31, 2023. It will be available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts.