Instant Alert: 8 new things Android 7.0 can do that iOS can’t

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   8 new things Android 7.0 can do that iOS can't by Jeff Dunn on Aug 24, 2016, 10:17 AM A new version of Android is here, and it looks to be a solid, if relatively low-key, upgrade. Whenever Android 7.0 (Nougat) gets to your device, you’ll probably be happy with it. It also means it’s time, once again, to see how Android has separated itself from iOS. If you’ve been thinking of pledging allegiance to a new platform, here are some new, Nougat-y features that you won’t find on any iPhone.   SEE ALSO: Google just launched Android 7.0, even though 30% of its users are still on Android 4.4 A new "multi-window" feature lets you use two apps simultaneously, regardless of whether you're on a phone or a tablet. Just long press the Recent Apps button once you're inside an app, and pick another app to scroll alongside it. Apple introduced a similar multitasking view with last year's iOS 9 update, but that only works with iPads, not iPhones. It’s worth noting that Samsung and LG have had split-screen modes on their Android skins for a few years, however. Still, even if Nougat doesn’t have the smoothest take on the concept — some apps don’t work smoothly, and only Chrome lets you use the same app twice — it’s still a boon for larger phones. Another boon for big phones is the new "Display Size" setting. That's in the Accessibility folder of the Settings menu, and lets you shrink and enlarge the scale of the entire Android interface. Set it to "small," and you'll be able to see much more info onscreen. iOS has had a similar Display Zoom setting on recent iPhones, but that doesn't let you reduce things. This won't change the scale of every UI element within every app, but it works very well with Google's own software, and lets you fit many more apps on your homescreen at once. It also changes things instantly, whereas iOS forces you to reboot. When you have multiple apps running, you can double tap the Recent Apps button to quickly switch between the last two you've used. That's a bit quicker than with iOS, where you double tap the home button, then select from a carousel of open programs. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011