Google didn’t copy Open Canvas in Android 16, but even Oppo thinks it’s close enough

Open Canvas is perhaps the biggest and most impressive upgrade to smartphone multitasking we’ve ever seen, and Google is gearing up to launch similar functionality in Android 16. While Google didn’t directly copy the split-screen feature, even Oppo thinks it’s close enough and commends Google for implementing it in Android 16. more…

Jun 6, 2025 - 19:40

Google didn’t copy Open Canvas in Android 16, but even Oppo thinks it’s close enough

Open Canvas is perhaps the biggest and most impressive upgrade to smartphone multitasking we’ve ever seen, and Google is gearing up to launch similar functionality in Android 16. While Google didn’t directly copy the split-screen feature, even Oppo thinks it’s close enough and commends Google for implementing it in Android 16. more…