Build apps for foldable, multi-display, and large-screen devices
summary
Android documents concrete changes: Android Q adds multi-resume so multiple resumed activities can accept input, a new compatibility letterboxing mode for non-resizable activities, and a minAspectRatio attribute alongside maxAspectRatio to control layouts. Emulator images model 7.3" and 8" foldables and a fold/ unfold simulator; ActivityOptions lets apps launch on secondary displays; keyboards, wallpapers, and forced desktop mode are supported. Developers must handle configuration changes, resizableActivity, and camera resource contention to avoid crashes and locking.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:26UX considerations
- 7:28App continuity
- 14:39Michaels presentation
- 20:17Ian presentation
- 24:24Andre presentation
- 28:22Multiple tasks
- 29:02Multiscreen
- 29:42Play Manager
- 30:10Security Restrictions
- 30:42New Additions
- 31:13Wallpapers
- 31:47Secondary screens
- 32:42Foldable emulator
- 33:12Compatibility mode
- 33:30Force desktop mode
- 34:23Developer guide
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