Apple iOS 9 Rumors: Split-Screen Multitasking And Multi-User Support Coming To iPad

Previous rumors suggest Apple has been working to bring split-screen multitasking capabilities to iOS devices in its coming software update. The feature is said to be targeted at Apple's iPad and is said to be hidden somewhere within the iOS 8 software, but it has yet to show itself. Now it seems 9to5Mac is confirming split-screen multitasking is still in the works and on schedule to be released as part of iOS 9.

In case you don't know, split-screen multitasking will allow users to display two apps side-by-side on the iPad's screen or two views of the same app, allowing users to see multiple documents in Pages at the same time. Macrumors discovered in code buried within iOS 8, apps will be able to be arranged in multiple views, covering 1/2, 1/3, and 2/3 of the screen in the latest iteration.

Another report claims Apple is also working on multi-user login support. This feature allows multiple users to have unique profiles on a single iOS device (in this case the iPad). Plus each user will have access to specific apps and documents. The multi-user support feature will not be ready when iOS 9 launches but is said to release later in 2015 alongside the iPad Pro.

Both the split-screen multitasking and multi-user support features will arrive with the larger screen iPad which is rumored to launch this fall. The new features along with the new iPad will more than likely be revealed at WWDC next month. Be sure to tune in to Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference June 8 - 12.

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