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Gmail users can now open links or attachments side-by-side with an email on tablets and foldable phones.
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What you need to know
Google recently announceda host of features shipping to its Google Workspace apps. The new features will essentially make it easier to use easier to these platforms on tablets and foldable phones.
Foldable phones are quickly gaining popularity among users, mainly because of their functionality and multitasking capabilities. They also double up as great substitutes for PCs, especially when one is on the move. While the large-screen real estate on these devices is an added bonus, it may, at times, not provide the practicality that the user requires.
The new features will help fix this issue, according to a spot byAndroid Central. For instance, it’s now possible for Gmail users to open links or attachments side-by-side with an email. According to Google, once you click on an attachment or link, the screen on your tablet or foldable is automatically split into two.
The split-screen view feature is essentially designed to boost productivity for users by allowing users to open and view links on the same app rather than redirecting them to a corresponding app. However, another report by9to5Googleindicates that YouTube and Google Docs links will launch in their corresponding apps.
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It’s reminiscent of Microsoft Edge’s Split Screen feature
As you might already be aware, Microsoft’s Chromium browser,Edge, ships with a similar feature dubbedSplit Screen. It essentially serves the same purpose as the new feature in Gmail, only that it’s browser-based.
Recently, we’ve seen Microsoft ship a couple of neat functionalities to the feature, including the capability todrag and drop a tab to open it alongside another webpageandvertical layout.
Google also shipped a neat feature to Gmail users that allow them torespond to emails using emoji reactions. However, the downside to this addition is that it’s exclusive to Gmail users. An attempt to use this feature while responding to an email from an Outlook user won’t work. Instead, the emoji reaction is sent as a standard email.
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Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. You’ll also catch him occasionally contributing at iMore about Apple and AI. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
