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Android Multi-Window analysis

###Introduction

Multiwindow for Android is a modification of Android Framework which enables to launch and use multiple applications at the same time. The project aims to create desktop-like user experience on windows or macos.

###Existing Android MultiWindow Project

• cornerstone

  • Cornerstone is an extension to the Android Framework, created by Onskreen, enabling true multi-tasking on Android based devices.
  • Github website.

• Tieto

  • Tieto Multiwindow for Android (a.k.a. Jabol) is a modification of Android Framework which enables to launch and use multiple applications at the same time. The project aims to create desktop-like user experience. It is created by Tieto. Currently Multiwindow supports Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) and 4.4 (KitKat). This is KitKat branch - called Jabol. For 4.2.2 version more please visit Multiwindow for 4.2.2 page.

  • Tieto has 4 project

    • multiwindow_for_android_platform_manifest
    • multiwindow_platform_frameworks_base
    • https://github.com/tieto/multiwindow_platform_packages_apps_settings
    • https://github.com/tieto/multiwindow_platform_frameworks_native

  • Read the default.xml

  • Tieto screen shot * screenshot-1

    • screenshot-2
    • Tieto MultiWindow Video

• Phoenix and jabol

Feature of tieto

• Run multiple application on android
• Arrange windows in tabs (similar to workspaces in Ubuntu)
• Two modes floating and docked
• Floating mode allows window move and resize
• Docked mode allows to pin windows to left or right side
• Transparent for applications