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iOS 9 multitasking in action gallery

App developers should be aware that the multitasking in iOS 9 is a big deal, and customers may give more consideration to apps that support it.
By James Kendrick, Contributor
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SlideOver app selection

SlideOver slides out from the right for quick access to a supported app. Sliding it back to the right closes the panel and returns you to the main app.

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SlideOver Twitter

SlideOver is a good way to check Twitter while in another app.

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SlideOver Twitter

Another look at Twitter in the panel.

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SlideOver in Zite

Sliding the panel open while in the Zite app.

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Split View Safari OneNote

Splitting the screen between Safari and OneNote for taking notes.

In Split View the display can be shared as above or equally shared half and half.

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Split View Outlook OneNote

Microsoft apps use Split View well, including Outlook and OneNote.

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Split View Outlook calendar OneNote

Split view is good for working in the Outlook calendar and a second app.

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Split View Mail Twitter

Using Mail in Split View with a second app onscreen is productive.

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Split View Excel PPT

The Microsoft Office apps work well in Split View as demonstrated in this display with Excel and PowerPoint.

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Split View Mail Outlook

You wouldn't normally be using two mail apps in Split View but this screen shows how you could compare two similar apps to see which UI you prefer.

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