Proper multitasking in Android is a problem Google has been trying to perfect for a long, long time.
OEM’s like LG and Samsung have all tried their hands at individual solutions for the last few years, and Google tried to remedy all of this with built-in split-screen support in Android Nougat. Often times however, splitting your screen down the center is not the most effective use of space, and it is much better to be able to use a floating window or separate monitor for one piece of content while using most of your screen for something else.
That’s where Picture-in-Picture, app overlays, and multi-display support come in, and they’re finally coming to Android O.
Picture-in-Picture
Picture-in-Picture mode is now supported in Android O, and it allows you to keep videos and other types of content running in a small window while you use other apps. This is especially useful for things like YouTube videos, so you can order an Uber or make a dinner reservation while watching the content you love. While this was technically possible with the split-screen view present in Android N, often it is nice to be able to see a lot more of your focus app while having other content playing in the background.
App overlays
App overlays have also made their way to the OS, replacing “alert” windows which were previously used. This is useful for developers, as it replaces the individual alert types which previously had to be called. These system alert types were PHONE, PRIORITY_PHONE, SYSTEM_ALERT, SYSTEM_OVERLAY, and SYSTEM_ERROR. The new universal APPLICATION_OVERLAY window allows for apps to be moved or resized to improve screen presentation, and individual apps can also have their overlay settings tweaked by the user to block overlay alerts. The universal overlay type should help to streamline alerts for developers, and gives Android a much more cohesive appearance overall.
Source:AndroidAuthority
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