--- title: Google Unveils Developer Preview of Desktop Windowing... description: Google has introduced a developer preview of a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, aiming to improve multitasking and productivity by allowing... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/google-unveils-developer-preview-of-desktop-windowing-for-android-tablets-5bijo9mvb twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Google Unveils Developer Preview of Desktop Windowing for Android Tablets | daily.dev og:description: Google has introduced a developer preview of a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, aiming to improve multitasking and productivity by allowing... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/google-unveils-developer-preview-of-desktop-windowing-for-android-tablets-5bijo9mvb og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/5BiJo9MVb.png og:image:alt: Google Unveils Developer Preview of Desktop Windowing for Android Tablets og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Google Unveils Developer Preview of Desktop Windowing for Android Tablets **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Google has introduced a developer preview of a new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, aiming to improve multitasking and productivity by allowing users to run multiple apps in resizable windows. This feature, similar to Samsung's DeX and Apple's iPad Stage Manager, includes app resizing, arrangement, multiple app instances, a taskbar for easy app switching, and controls for repositioning and closing apps. Available on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, developers can test it on Pixel Tablets or via the Pixel Tablet emulator in Android Studio Preview. Google encourages app optimization for this functionality. ## Content # Google Introduces Desktop Windowing for Android Tablets in Developer Preview Google has unveiled a developer preview of its new desktop windowing feature for Android tablets, designed to enhance multitasking and productivity on larger screens. This innovative capability allows users to run multiple apps simultaneously in resizable windows, giving Android tablets a more versatile and desktop-like experience. The desktop windowing feature, similar to Samsung's DeX and Apple's iPad Stage Manager, supports app resizing, arrangement, and multiple app instances. A taskbar is included for easier app switching, and users can manage running apps using touch or keyboard shortcuts. The feature adds controls for repositioning and closing apps, allowing for a more streamlined and efficient workflow. Available on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2, developers can test this feature on Pixel Tablets or by using the Pixel Tablet emulator in Android Studio Preview. Google encourages app developers to optimize their apps for this new functionality to ensure a seamless user experience across different device configurations. While currently available as a developer preview, Google has yet to confirm a full rollout timeline for this feature. 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