iOS 8 is likely to supercharge the functionality of Apple’s iPad with a new split-screen multitasking feature, according to sources with knowledge of the enhancement in development. These people say that the feature will allow iPad users to run and interact with two iPad applications at once. Up until now, each iPad application either developed by Apple or available on the App Store is only usable individually in a full-screen view.
Everyone is linking to this rumour today, I hope it is true.
This feels similar to the introduction of cut-and-paste to the iPhone all those years ago; Apple are trying to make iOS suitable for more real world tasks, while keeping it as simple to use as possible. I can’t wait to see what they come up with.