Gmail on larger screens now opens links in split-screen mode

Google is trickling more tweaks and updates to its apps to make them better on larger screens. The next update comes to the Gmail app, and it will make using it easier if you need to open a link. According to a new report, Gmail on larger-screen devices now opens links in split-screen mode.

Android is becoming a much friendlier platform for tablets as time goes on. First-party apps like Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and more have been changing in order to work better on tablets and foldables. This is great, seeing as Google now has a foldable and a tablet on the market. More changes are on the way, so you should expect to see more stories like this.

Gmail on larger screens will open links in split-screen mode

This is a useful feature to come to the app. The trick to multitasking is being able to access more than one thing at a time. Previously, when you would tap on a link it Gmail, the browser would fill the screen. That’s not a bad thing, but if you’re focused on multitasking, then you probably won’t want that.

Rather than filling the screen, Gmail will open the link in split-screen mode on foldables and tablets. This way, you’ll still have access to the original email. There could still be information on the email that you need access to. It’s better that you have access to both.

When you tap on the link, you’ll see a Chrome tab open on the right side of the screen. Gmail will condense to the left side of the screen. When that happens, you’ll see Gmail change to a more familiar mobile view with the contents of the email filling the left column. If you want to access the inbox, tap on the arrow in the top left corner of the screen.

This is currently rolling out, so you should be able to see it now. If not, then you might want to wait a bit for it to make it to you. Make sure that the Gmail app is fully updated.