When Android N was released in beta last week, its biggest feature was a new splitscreen multitasking mode. The code hinted towards something bigger though, and now it’s been uncovered: a full freeform window mode, letting you turn Android into a desktop-optimised experience.
Remix OS
Remix OS is how Android on the PC is supposed to work
Want to run Android on your PC or laptop? Your only option used to be developer project Android-x86 or an emulator like BlueStacks, but now there’s also Remix OS. It builds on the work done by the Android-x86 project, but adds a much more polished user interface, complete with desktop standards like desktop icons, a taskbar, start menu and running apps in windows. It’s an amazing upgrade compared to past versions of Android on PC, so take a look!