The Android taskbar may soon be able to show the two most recently used apps. Currently, the taskbar shows up to 6 pinned apps and 2 suggested apps. Code in the latest Android 15 QPR1 beta replaces ...

Windows Launcher for Android recreates the old-school Windows XP look and feel for free, while being compatible with most modern Android devices.

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Google is enhancing Android’s Desktop Mode with a new “pin to taskbar” feature. This allows users to conveniently pin favorite apps for quick access, improving app management. It marks a significant ...

Click on the icon in the System tray to open it. Navigate to Desktop and select “Clear” to make the taskbar transparent. You ...

The Android 16 QPR1 release will add a taskbar overflow button to improve app switching on tablets when many apps have been recently opened. Tapping the overflow button will open a horizontally ...

The taskbar is getting some much-needed improvements, and Android app support is rolling out in earnest. If you've been holding off on upgrading, now may be the time. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...

In brief: Although Windows will likely never sync with smartphones as seamlessly as Macs interface with iPhones, Microsoft has long sought to emulate aspects of Apple's connected ecosystem. In line ...

Android Auto is a great tool for hands-free navigation and media control while driving, but it doesn't offer the same level of customization as Android phones and tablets. For example, the layout of ...

I am a Windows user through and through. However, I often dabble with Linux, and during my journey, I've experimented with several distributions. If you have ever done so, you know that there is a ...

Google first introduced a taskbar with Android 12L in 2022 so that users can access their favorite apps quickly on tablets. Currently, the taskbar on Android tablets shows six different pinned apps ...